Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 parents, patrons encouraged to fill out survey on testing programs; FDA gives emergency use authorization on breathalyzer test
Parents and patrons of USD 253 Emporia Public Schools are encouraged to take part in a special online survey related to COVID-19 testing programs. The district's Community Relations department says th...
Apr 15, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
STATEHOUSE: Governor signs over $300 million tax relief package; food sales tax debate looms
Tax relief is coming to Kansas residents after a bill passed by the Legislature gained the signature of Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday. The governor signed House Bill 2239, which cuts over $300 mill...
Apr 15, 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
Highway Patrol: Melvern man killed in Coffey County wreck
The Kansas Highway Patrol says a Melvern resident was killed in Wednesday's crash in northwest Coffey County. Troopers say Kevin Orear, 64, was driving a pickup northbound on Interstate 35 when he cra...
Apr 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
LCAT rebranding effort nearly complete
There are a few "stragglers" left to redecorate, but for the most part a long-awaited rebranding effort for LCAT is done. Director Shane Brunner had an update on KVOE's Morning Show this week. Leopard...
Apr 14, 2022 LCAT photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Secondary booster doses available through Lyon County Public Health; Newman Regional Health Medical Partners offering second boosters to current patients
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration both on board with COVID-19 secondary booster vaccinations, Lyon County Public Health has announced residents c...
Apr 14, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
WEATHER: Lyon County authorities remind residents of red flag warning policies after several fires reported after noon
Red flag warnings continue across most of the KVOE listening area into the mid-evening hours Thursday. Unfortunately, Lyon County Emergency Communications says several fires developed after the county...
Apr 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
One hurt after two-car crash near downtown Emporia
A two-vehicle crash near Emporia's downtown core sent one person to Newman Regional Health on Wednesday. The crash involved two cars and happened at Sixth and Constitution shortly after 6 pm. Police O...
Apr 13, 2022
Flint Hills Technical College in early development stages for early childhood education, e-sports gaming programs
Planning continues for two new programs under development at Flint Hills Technical College. On KVOE's Tech Talk on Tuesday, College President Caron Daugherty divulged early plans for a new early child...
Apr 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: 11 new cases, one new death in Lyon County report
Coronavirus cases in Lyon County were up from last week's report but were still low overall. Lyon County Public Health announced 11 new cases since the April 6 report. There was one new death announce...
Apr 13, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Residents encouraged to take part in telephone town hall Thursday on electric vehicle charging stations
Residents interested in electric vehicles -- and specifically charging stations -- are encouraged to call in for a special town hall meeting Thursday evening. The Kansas Department of Transportation i...
Apr 13, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
