Author Archives: Chuck Samples
'Regional powerhouse' Emporia State University holds spring commencement with over 1,300 students eligible for degrees
Emporia State University held commencement activities this weekend. Regent Cynthia Lane, a doctoral degree recipient from Emporia State, delivered the welcome address for Saturday's activities and spo...
May 14, 2022 Emporia State University students process into White Auditorium at the start of spring commencement activities Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: With activities and infections picking up, Lyon County Public Health revisits isolation and quarantine policies
Like it or not, Lyon County Public Health says it's time to brush up on quarantine and isolation procedures. The general recommendation comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise, both locally and nation...
May 14, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Preparations continue for Aug. 2 primary election
The primary election cycle is moving towards an important deadline. The candidate filing and withdrawal deadline is June 1, and Lyon County Clerk and Election Officer Tammy Vopat says her staffers are...
May 14, 2022 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
WEATHER: Quarter-sized hail, gusty winds main concerns with potential round of storms Sunday morning
Thunderstorms could bring hail and gusty winds to the KVOE listening area Sunday morning. The current forecast calls for a decent chance of storms through the morning and wrapping up by early afternoo...
May 14, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
It's a busy weekend for graduations
Talk about a busy time for graduates. Besides activities for Emporia State University on Saturday and Flint Hills Technical College on Sunday, both at White Auditorium, most area high schools are havi...
May 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
BNSF track repair project nearing completion
Most area track crossings involved in a major improvement project from Burlington Northern Santa Fe have been repaired. BNSF and its partner, RoadSafe, have been working southwest from Gardner to repa...
May 14, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Motorcycle rider hurt in crash near downtown Emporia
One person was hurt in a wreck involving a car and motorcycle near downtown Emporia late Friday afternoon. Emporia Police and Emporia-Lyon County EMS responded to West Sixth Avenue just west of Neosho...
May 13, 2022 Emporia Police officers and Emporia-Lyon County EMS personnel converge on an injury crash on West Sixth near Neosho on Friday afternoon. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Low thunderstorm risk, even lower severe weather chances through upcoming weekend
Thunderstorm chances aren't great through the weekend, but storms that develop could be strong to severe. Overall chances are low for the rest of Friday afternoon, as well as late Saturday night and S...
May 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Nearly 40 new cases reported in Lyon County between Wednesday and Friday
Lyon County Public Health has more new coronavirus cases in its latest data set. On Friday, Public Health announced 37 new cases after 50 cases were reported between May 4 and this past Wednesday. Pub...
May 13, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Peter Pan Park splash pad now open
Emporia's splash pad is now open for the season. The splash pad at Peter Pan Park opened at noon Friday. Standard hours are 12-8 pm Mondays and 10 am to 8 pm Tuesdays through Sundays. The season typic...
May 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
