Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Baby formula shortage eases gradually; parents advised not to use milk-related products or create own formulas as substitutes
An ongoing shortage of baby formula appears to be easing -- somewhat. Stores like Country Mart and Good's Cash Saver aren't getting the supply levels they had before Abbott Laboratories issued a volun...
May 11, 2022 Abbott Laboratories name brands like Similac, Alimentum and Elecare have been in short supply since a recall began in February. Supplies locally are gradually easing at this time. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Recommendations on Plumb Place buyer may come within days
Final decisions may be coming soon on the future of Plumb Place. The two plans that have gained attention are Eli Fowler's plan to turn the former women's shelter into apartments and temperature-contr...
May 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Denim and Diamonds kickoff event sells out
The Denim and Diamonds kickoff barbecue has sold out. Newman Regional Health made the announcement Wednesday morning, meaning pre-orders will no longer be accepted for Thursday's event. The hospital s...
May 11, 2022 Newman Regional Health graphic.
WEATHER: Wednesday's high short of daily record; strong storms possible early and late Friday
There won't be a record daily high temperature in Emporia for Wednesday. Temperatures climbed to 89 degrees at the Emporia Municipal Airport, just shy of the 91 recorded in 1962 and below Tuesday's da...
May 11, 2022 Air temperatures shortly after 6 pm were close to daily highs across Kansas. Emporia narrowly missed tying a daily record high dating back to 1962. WeatherTAP.com image.
WEATHER: Some crops planted across Lyon County
Crops are enjoying recent rainfall, and some may get a good benefit from the recent heat. Here's Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees: Rees says other producers actually stopped their planting ef...
May 11, 2022 K-State Research and Extension photo.
Flint Hills Technical College holding spring commencement Sunday
More than 200 students are set to leave the halls of Flint Hills Technical College and move on to the next phase of their careers this weekend. The college is hosting its spring commencement activitie...
May 10, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Spike in diesel prices causing headaches for ag producers
Spiking prices are doing no favors to ag producers already dealing with other high input costs. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show on Tuesday, says it's already ...
May 10, 2022 Diesel prices have been above $5 in and around Emporia recently, and in some cases have been as high as $5.49 over the past week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Municipal Band announces return of summer concert season
After two years away from the bandstand in Fremont Park, the Emporia Municipal Band is back -- and it has a robust schedule this summer. The season traditionally starts with the city's Memorial Day pe...
May 10, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Wichita woman drives into two vehicles at KTA's Matfield Green service exit; two hurt
Two people were hurt after one person apparently drove through the parking lot at the Kansas Turnpike's Matfield Green service exit and hit two vehicles early Tuesday morning. The Kansas Highway Patro...
May 10, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
BNSF crossing repair project approaching Emporia
Burlington Northern Santa Fe continues its ongoing push to repair track crossings, and that effort is now near Emporia. Several track crossings will be closed all day Tuesday: *Road S between 150 and ...
May 10, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
