Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Nurse recruitment effort continues at Newman Regional Health
Newman Regional Health is adapting its approach towards nurse recruitment. During the hospital's Board of Trustees monthly meeting Wednesday, Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright said the goal is to red...
Apr 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lengthy detour ahead for large truck drivers as Hamilton begins sewer line repairs along K-99 next week
Next week, part of Kansas Highway 99 traffic in central Greenwood County will be rerouted. The city of Hamilton says K-99 between Main and Garfield will be closed starting Wednesday, weather permittin...
Apr 28, 2022 City of Hamilton graphic.
STATEHOUSE: Senate passes 'step-down' approach to eliminate food sales tax
The Kansas Senate is on board with eliminating the state's 6.5-percent sales tax on food. It just isn't on the same timetable as what Governor Laura Kelly wants. On Wednesday, the Senate voted 39-0 to...
Apr 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Trial delayed indefinitely for suspect in Jesus Avila murder case
Initially, trial was set to begin next week for one of the six suspects in the Jesus Avila murder. That now won't happen until at least late summer. Wednesday was originally set for a final pretrial i...
Apr 27, 2022 Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde. Lyon County Jail photo.
USD 253 names Village Elementary principal as leader of Emporia Middle School, sets hearing date for potential sale of Maynard Early Childhood Center
More administrative adjustments are coming for USD 253 Emporia. On Wednesday, the Board of Education filled one administrative position, leaving another one vacant in the process. John Martin, current...
Apr 27, 2022 John Martin. USD 253 Emporia photo.
Emporia attempted robbery suspect bound over for trial after preliminary hearing
An Emporia man accused of trying to rob an Emporia gas station is continuing his court process. Darren Hutcherson, 57, was bound over for trial at the end a preliminary hearing in Lyon County District...
Apr 27, 2022 Darren Hutcherson. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
Dynamic Discs Open main event ready to launch; McCabe relishes upcoming induction into Kansas Flying Disc Association Hall of Fame
It's just about "go time" for the 2022 Dynamic Discs Open, at least when you consider the schedule for the main event. Play for C-tier levels has been underway since the weekend. Play for amateurs and...
Apr 27, 2022 Players in the 2022 Dynamic Discs Open begin their check-in process at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Wednesday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission holding action session Thursday
Lyon County commissioners have a short agenda ahead for its weekly action meeting agenda Thursday. Commissioners will likely cancel a $2,500 purchase order dated in late November for online portal dev...
Apr 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
National Drug Take Back coming Saturday with several area drop-off points
National Drug Take Back Day is among the activities this weekend. Several law enforcement agencies and community health agencies across the KVOE listening area will be collecting unused or unwanted me...
Apr 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Americus outdoor warning siren now ready for remaining severe weather season
After some tweaking, the new outdoor warning siren in Americus is ready for the rest of the severe weather season. The siren was delivered by Table Rock Alerting Systems, a Missouri firm, to the town ...
Apr 27, 2022 City of Americus photo.
