Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: Healthier Lyon County readies for free vaccination clinic Friday at Emporia Main Street's incubator space
Haven't gotten vaccinated against coronavirus but would like a shot? Healthier Lyon County has an opportunity for you this week. A free clinic is set for the Emporia Main Street incubator space at 729...
Feb 03, 2022 Healthier Lyon County Logo.
Lyon County Commission considering requests from Emergency Communications at Thursday's meeting
Lyon County commissioners have their action meeting for the week on Thursday morning. Commissioners could approve a nearly $74,000 payment to the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council for an annual call-han...
Feb 03, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
WEATHER: City and county roads seeing improvement Thursday evening; Slick conditions expected early Friday due to refreezing
Emporia's travel conditions have improved since we had widespread snowpack across town and some significant ice patches in downtown early Thursday. Public Works Director Dean Grant has said a combinat...
Feb 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Application process now underway for Emporia's newest business pitch competition
Local entrepreneurs who want funding to get their projects off the ground or launch significant expansions can now apply to be part of a new business pitch contest taking place this upcoming spring. T...
Feb 02, 2022 Show of Hands logo.
WEATHER: Snow totals range from 2-6 inches areawide; travel slow for Lyon and surrounding counties
Accumulating snowfall may well be over across the KVOE listening area, although we will likely see snow into early Thursday. Projected totals now range from 3-6 inches after being anywhere from 4-11 i...
Feb 02, 2022 Lyon County roads are largely passable with occasional drifting after snowfall early Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County History Center seeking donations to highlight healthcare with upcoming exhibits
Lyon County residents have the opportunity to share their family background in exhibits revolving around healthcare. The Lyon County History Center is asking for donations of photos, documentation, an...
Feb 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Gas leak near East Kansas and South Mechanic resolved quickly; no injuries reported
One house was evacuated after a gas leak near downtown Emporia on Tuesday morning. Emporia Fire responded to the intersection of East Kansas and South Mechanic shortly before 10 am. Firefighter Michae...
Feb 01, 2022 Google Maps image
The warmth before the winter storm: Monday's 71-degree day sets record daily high temperature
With winter set to return in force Tuesday night, we had a short-lived return to spring Monday -- and the latest daily record high temperature in the process. The National Weather Service says Monday'...
Feb 01, 2022 Clipart Max graphic.
More discussion on so-called Kretsinger Tract likely during Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday
Emporia city commissioners will meet in an action session Wednesday. Commissioners could approve a hearing date to establish a Rural Housing Incentive District for over 16 acres of property near South...
Feb 01, 2022 City of Emporia graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Free testing underway through WellHealth to add to local options
Another avenue for free coronavirus testing is underway. WellHealth Management is once again partnering with Lyon County Public Health to offer free tests, this time at least through February. WellHea...
Feb 01, 2022 GoGetTested.com photo.
