Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Lyon County Crime Stoppers puts out renewed call for help in finding Felony Friday suspects
Lyon County Crime Stoppers decided not to add a suspect to its recent Felony Friday information campaign late last week -- but it is concentrating on finding two suspects already announced as part of ...
May 08, 2022 Ronald Rooney (left), Walter Duarte. Lyon County Jail photos.
Lengthy bridge replacement project near Reading nears end as KDOT continues several area highway projects
If the weather cooperates, a longstanding project to replace a bridge near Reading could be finished this month. Crews have been working on the Kansas Highway 170 bridge just east of Reading since lat...
May 08, 2022 Work is into the finishing stages as the Kansas Department of Transportation continues replacing the Kansas Highway 170 bridge over the Marais des Cygnes River just east of Reading. KDOT photo.
WEATHER: Barricades likely to be moved this week after minor flooding ends in Lyon County
Flood barricades near Emporia could well be picked up Monday with flooding officially over. The Cottonwood River at Soden's Grove crested at 20.89 feet early Saturday, nearly a foot above flood stage ...
May 08, 2022 Lyon County Emergency Communications map.
UPDATE: minor injuries, no transports following rollover near Neosho Rapids Friday
Two Burlington residents and a Lebo man escaped serious injury following a rollover accident east of Emporia Friday. According to Lyon County Deputy Eric Williams, the accident occurred just before 5 ...
May 06, 2022 Google Maps image.
Busy graduation schedule begins this weekend
High school graduations start in earnest this upcoming weekend. Marais des Cygnes will have its graduation ceremony from 4-5 pm Saturday, while Chase County and Lyndon have commencement activities fro...
May 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Mann, Moran officially launch re-election bids
Kansas US First District Congressman Tracey Mann is running for re-election. Mann is ending his first term in office after supplanting Roger Marshall, who now serves in the US Senate. Mann says he is ...
May 06, 2022 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
WEATHER: Road closure list unchanged as flood warnings continue for pair of rivers in Lyon County
Road closures and flood-related advisories remain in place across portions of Lyon County following heavy rainfall from earlier in the week. A warning continues for the Cottonwood River at Emporia unt...
May 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Psychology professor earns Emporia State's Roe R Cross award
Emporia State University's Dr. John Wade will have extra duties later this year. Wade was named as the university's Roe R Cross Distinguished Professor on Thursday, meaning he will give the commenceme...
May 05, 2022 Emporia State University Professor Dr. John Wade (center) displays a plaque recognizing him as the university's 2022 Roe R Cross Distinguished Professor. Joining Wade were (from left) psychology instructor Tracy Wechselblatt, Provost Dr. Gary Wyatt, Dean of the Teachers College Dr. Joan Brewer and Interim President Ken Hush. Emporia State University photo.
Recent spike in gas prices may not stop summer travel -- but it may lead to other adjustments
A spike in gas prices is coming as residents across Kansas make plans for summer travel. Kansas AAA is expecting a robust summer season, whether it's on the roads or in the air. Gas prices are now jus...
May 05, 2022 Gas prices shot up 20 cents this week. If gas prices stay near $4 a gallon or above, Kansas AAA expects travelers may have to make certain financial adjustments so summer trips can take place. Chuck Samples/KVOE News,
La Grind adding more ride options this year
Preparations are just about done for La Grind this weekend. Activities for the cycling stage race will be both Saturday and Sunday, with 9 am serving outside High Gear as the launch time and location ...
May 05, 2022 La Grind logo.
