Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Process beginning soon to find next Emporia city commissioner
If you are interested in becoming Emporia's next city commissioner, you can reach out to City Manager Trey Cocking or any city commissioner. The process is getting underway soon to replace Rob Gilliga...
Mar 14, 2022 Emporia City Commissioners pictured from left to right: Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Rob Gilligan. City of Emporia courtesy photo.
Longbine on proposed Senate district boundary changes: 'I would prefer...minimal changes to my district'
With redistricting at the Congressional level awaiting a federal court decision, the battle for new state Senate district boundaries is heating up. The Senate Redistricting Committee is looking at thr...
Mar 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Plumb Place zoning change, travel plaza process among highlights for Planning Commission meeting Tuesday
Tuesday night could be lengthy for the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. Board members will consider two separate applications involving the future of Plumb Place at 224 East ...
Mar 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon, Greenwood, Wabaunsee counties to benefit from Kansas High Risk Road Program funds
Lyon, Greenwood and Wabaunsee counties are earmarked for state funds to help improve rural roads. For Lyon County, the amount is $949,000 to install shoulders and flatten side slopes on Road F, also k...
Mar 14, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Emporia man hurt in motorcycle wreck early Monday
An Emporia Police investigation continues after a crash involving a motorcycle in east Emporia early Monday. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says the crash happened in the 100 block of Union after midnight. M...
Mar 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Role of amphibians in local, world ecosystems the focus of David Traylor Zoo's Spring forward
Kids and parents learned a bit more about the importance of amphibians during the David Traylor Zoo's annual Spring Forward event Sunday. Outreach Coordinator Dehlia Sutton was pleased with the turnou...
Mar 14, 2022 Kids enjoyed an array of activities at the David Traylor Zoo's annual Spring Forward event Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Minimal grass fire activity reported areawide Sunday
The main weather focus heading into Sunday was critical fire danger, but only minimal fire activity developed. Chase County Fire Chief Steve Fillmore says there were "minor issues" with open campfires...
Mar 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Fire damages home in Hamilton early Sunday
For the second time as many mornings, a fire has caused considerable damage to a home in Greenwood County. Early Sunday morning, shortly before 1:20 am, fire developed at 311 West Greenwood in Hamilto...
Mar 13, 2022 Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal logo.
Man arrested in Osage City on suspicion of aggravated battery
One man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery in Osage City. Police Chief Fred Nech says officers were called to an alleged domestic violence call at 277 Market shortly before 2:30 pm. ...
Mar 13, 2022 Shane Kendall. Osage County Jail photo.
USD 251 North Lyon County preschool process gains two major grants as district looks ahead to 5-year strategic plan projects
Remodeling continues for a new preschool for USD 251 North Lyon County, and now most of the expected costs will be offset by grant money. Superintendent Bob Blair says the district recently received w...
Mar 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
