Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: Tripling of Lyon County's weekly caseload comes at normally busy time for Public Health
Recent numbers from Lyon County Public Health point to an ongoing spike in cases that is now several weeks old. Lyon County Public Health Incident Commander Renee Hively says weekly caseloads were inc...
Jan 06, 2022 Lyon County Public Health Image.
Smith: With state having abundant funds, fiscal restraint key to 2022 session
Kansas House 76th District Representative Eric Smith has finances on his mind as the legislative session begins next week -- and so do most lawmakers, for that matter. On KVOE's Morning Show on Thursd...
Jan 06, 2022 Kansas House 76th District Representative Eric Smith. Courtesy photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Boosters approved for students ages 12-15
COVID-19 booster shots will be available soon for some school-aged students. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending Pfizer boosters for students between ages 12-15, saying the ...
Jan 06, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022
Due to inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been reported: Schools *USD 251 North Lyon County closed. *USD 252 Southern Lyon County on 2-hour delay. Buses running accordingly. *U...
Jan 05, 2022 KVOE graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: New cases up 115 since Monday, active cases up over 60 in Lyon County Public Health's latest report; deaths also increase
The ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases showed no signs of abating in Lyon County Public Health's midweek data release. On Wednesday, Lyon County Public Health reported 115 new cases between Wednesday and...
Jan 05, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
With Emporia's RHID policy already leading to downtown development, more projects likely in next six months
2022 could see a lot of upper-story development in downtown Emporia, and Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods says the "layered" opportunities locally are setting the foundation for growth. Woods ...
Jan 05, 2022 Upper story development is underway in the 700 block of Commercial and will likely expand to other areas of central Emporia in the coming months. KVOE News photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Senior Center closed until at least Jan. 18
The Emporia Senior Center is closed for at least the next two weeks. President and CEO Ian Boyd says there has been a positive coronavirus exposure, although no further details about the case are bein...
Jan 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Highland: 'Tremendous discussion' ahead on state's cash position; water, higher education among policy highlights
From budgets to redistricting, higher education to water, a lot is on the table for the Kansas Legislature when the 2022 session convenes next week. On KVOE's Morning Show on Wednesday, 51st District ...
Jan 05, 2022
Newman Regional Health announces birth of first baby of 2022
It's a few days later than the holiday, but Newman Regional Health has its New Year's baby. Director of Business Development McKenzie Cinelli says the newborn was delivered Tuesday. Further informatio...
Jan 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Fingerprint scanner purchase for jail on agenda for Lyon County Commission
Lyon County commissioners will discuss new jail equipment as part of their weekly action meeting Thursday. Commissioners have the purchase of a new fingerprint scanner on the agenda. The cost has not ...
Jan 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
