Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Lyon County deputies determine cause of small Americus grass fire; Sacred Heart Cemetery fire deemed accidental
Lyon County deputies have determined the cause of one of Saturday's two small grass fires. Lyon County Sgt. Jacob Welsh says a fire at 558 Hackberry in Americus developed after improper discard of fir...
Jan 30, 2022 Lyon County deputies are investigating a small grass fire inside Sacred Heart Cemetery from Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Despite January's major spike in cases, vaccination rates climb slowly in Lyon County
COVID-19 vaccination numbers are moving up in Lyon County, albeit very slowly. Lyon County had reached 60 percent full vaccination status when the eligible age range was 12 and up. Once the eligible a...
Jan 30, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: North Lyon County, Southern Lyon County navigating pandemic issues with second semesters underway
Both USD 251 North Lyon County and USD 252 Southern Lyon County are about a month into their second semesters, and Superintendents Bob Blair and Mike Argabright, respectively, say they are pleased wit...
Jan 30, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Marshall, Moran urge other US senators to continue federal spending on telehealth option for Medicare patients
Both of the state's US senators are calling on fellow lawmakers and President Joe Biden to extend federal funding for telehealth services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Roger Marshall and Jerry M...
Jan 30, 2022 Senators Roger Marshall (left), Jerry Moran. Official photos.
Moran concerned about provisions of plan to expand broadband access
Kansas US Senator Jerry Moran says he's concerned about a recently-announced final rule for federal spending designed to expand broadband access to underserved or unserved areas of the country. Moran ...
Jan 30, 2022 Kansas US Senator Jerry Moran (black suit coat) chats with members of the Flint Hills Optimists during the club's regular meeting last week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Former Lyon County assistant attorney hurt in wreck outside Bushong
Former Lyon County assistant prosecutor Vernon Buck suffered apparently serious injuries as part of a crash in northwest Lyon County on Friday. Lyon County Deputy Jody Meyers says the crash happened i...
Jan 28, 2022 Google Maps image.
Silver Alert canceled after Council Grove woman found safe
A statewide Silver Alert was issued briefly for a missing Council Grove woman has been canceled. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says Hazel E Casper, 85, was taken without authorization from an uns...
Jan 28, 2022 Hazel Casper. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photo.
Wyatt steps into acting provost role for Emporia State
At least for now, Gary Wyatt is serving Emporia State University as acting provost. Interim President Ken Hush made the announcement as part of an email to campus Friday with provost George Arasimowic...
Jan 28, 2022 Gary Wyatt. Emporia State University photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health to hand off caseload investigation duties to KDHE starting Monday
A move under discussion for around a month becomes reality next week. Starting Monday, Lyon County Public Health begins transferring its COVID-19 disease investigation processes to the state, although...
Jan 28, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
With lottery selection processes now complete, Unbound Gravel prepares for record turnout
Lottery selections are now finished for Unbound Gravel, and race administrators couldn't be more pleased with how things are setting up for early June. Marketing Manager Kristi Mohn said as much durin...
Jan 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
