Author Archives: Chuck Samples
WEATHER: Light snow returns late Thursday night
The winter storm that dumped up to 4 inches of snowfall on the KVOE listening area Thursday is causing lingering effects on certain school schedules. *USD 329 Wabaunsee students who cannot attend due ...
Mar 11, 2022 Light snow from Thursday night isn't noticeable on West 12th (bare pavement) but it is on C of E Drive just east of the KVOE studios. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission approves several bids and purchases
Lyon County commissioners zipped through their weekly action session Thursday. Commissioners: *Approved a better than $133,000 warranty payment to Motorola Solutions for infrastructure and equipment l...
Mar 11, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Gilligan: Emporia well-positioned for future growth, but Cape Girardeau position was one he couldn't turn down
Emporia city government and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce will start separate processes soon to fill the voids coming after Rob Gilligan relinquishes both his City Commission and Ignite Emporia...
Mar 10, 2022 Rob Gilligan. Courtesy photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Caseload activity isn't the only metric at low levels in Lyon County
Lyon County's COVID-19 caseload numbers have been low recently, in case you haven't noticed. Through the first two reporting periods this week, there have been 11 cases total. Lyon County Public Healt...
Mar 10, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Olpe, Chase County fire crews battle grass fire late Wednesday night into early Thursday
Several area fire departments were involved in battling a grass fire late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Lyon County deputies were initially called out to the area of Road 50 and C to in...
Mar 10, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Lyon, Chase, Morris counties cleared from winter weather advisories
Parts of the KVOE listening area have been cleared from winter weather advisories, while another area county has seen its alert downgraded as the current winter storm moves to the east. Lyon, Chase an...
Mar 09, 2022 Traffic outside the KVOE studios rapidly improved after over 3 inches of snowfall early Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 Emporia board approves Village Elementary renovation price tag, master contract and look into bond refinancing
The USD 253 Emporia school board approved the renovation price tag at Village Elementary as part of a packed agenda Wednesday night. Board members approved a guaranteed maximum price tag of $6.83 mill...
Mar 09, 2022 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Emporia city commissioners mull change to sewer fee structure, but look to keep fireworks discharge policy as is
Fireworks and sanitary sewer matters highlighted the Emporia City Commission study meeting Wednesday. Commissioners discussed whether to increase the sanitary sewer connection fee from $100 to $200 in...
Mar 09, 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.
CORONAVIRUS: Minimal movement in Lyon County's new caseload
COVID-19 numbers barely moved in Wednesday's report from Lyon County Public Health. The agency reported three cases after eight cases were logged Monday. Deaths remain constant at 112 and the number o...
Mar 09, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
West 12th water main replacement process pushing west; part of Olpe-Hartford Road to close next week
The 12th Avenue water line improvement project is getting into its second phase this week. Pavement marking is taking place Wednesday along West 12th from Lincoln to Garfield -- and the city of Empori...
Mar 09, 2022 KVOE News photo.
