Author Archives: Chuck Samples
WEATHER: Flood watch issued for Chase and Greenwood counties with more rainfall expected into late half of week
With more rainfall forecasted through the next several days, the National Weather Service is anticipating more potential rounds of flooding across portions of the KVOE listening area. A flood watch ha...
Jun 07, 2022 Flooding continues at near-moderate levels at the Cottonwood River at Emporia (pictured) and the Neosho River at Neosho Rapids. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
UNBOUND GRAVEL: Administrators address pre-planning, idea of growing event 'sideways,' safety concerns on KVOE Morning Show
Unbound Gravel administrators were quite pleased with race activities this past weekend. Race director Ben Sachs and Athlete Services manager Treva Worrell joined KVOE's Morning Show for an unofficial...
Jun 06, 2022 Riders move past Thorndale during Unbound Gravel on Saturday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News,
UNBOUND GRAVEL: Estimated economic impact at $6 million just from riders
The economic impact of Unbound locally can't be understated. Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains says a 2018 study was done by a Penn State researcher -- after the race that brought in around 3,000 rid...
Jun 06, 2022 Cyclists huddle under an awning in the 700 block of Commercial during Unbound Gravel activities Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Two people walk away after water rescue call just south of Emporia
Two people are safe after their minivan got stuck on a water-covered road just south of Emporia on Monday. The van got stuck near Roads 150 and J around 2:45 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Jesse Tay...
Jun 06, 2022 Local authorities responded to a reported water rescue near Roads 150 and J on Monday. The blue dots, including one near the intersection, signal barricades put out by the Lyon County Highway Department so drivers can avoid flooded areas. LyonCounty911.org map.
Construction nearing end for West 12th waterline project as work on West Sixth continues in Phase 2
Emporia's major waterline replacement projects continue for the short term. On West Sixth between Lincoln and Woodland, City Engineer Jim Ubert says work is underway to connect business and residentia...
Jun 06, 2022 KVOE News photo.
USD 253 board may set table for officially closing Maynard Early Childhood Center
The pending closure of Maynard Early Childhood Center is among the business ahead for the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education this week. Board members may approve a resolution officially closing the sc...
Jun 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
TURNPIKE CRASH: Children pulled away before fire engulfs SUV near Emporia
Further details are coming to light after Monday's fatal crash on the Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia. The crash happened shortly before 12:15 pm at mile marker 134, seven miles northeast of the ...
Jun 06, 2022 Law enforcement and emergency responders from several jurisdictions responded to a crash on the Kansas Turnpike near the Emporia service exit Monday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
SEMI-TRAIN CRASH: Names of individuals involved in Monday afternoon semi-train collision released
The condition of two individuals is currently unknown after their semi was struck by a train in downtown Emporia Monday afternoon. According to Emporia Police Cpt. Ray Mattas, the accident occurred ar...
Jun 06, 2022 Emporia's Merchant Street railroad crossing was among four closed in central and east Emporia after a train and semi collided Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Flooding underway along Cottonwood at Emporia, Plymouth, Cottonwood Falls
Lyon County is into its fourth round of flooding in as many weeks. Flooding started on the Cottonwood at Cottonwood Falls and Plymouth by Sunday afternoon, with flooding underway along the Cottonwood ...
Jun 06, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Chase and Greenwood counties in severe thunderstorm watch until 3 am Monday
The KVOE listening area may be getting it's latest round of severe weather Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Chase and Greenwood counties until 3 am...
Jun 05, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
