Author Archives: Chuck Samples
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS for Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 1-2
Due to inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been reported: Churches: Emporia *Calvary Chapel Fellowship of Emporia worship services canceled Sunday *Church of Christ worship serv...
Jan 01, 2022 KVOE graphic.
WEATHER: Two taken to Newman Regional Health after separate wrecks on I-35; wind chill advisories starting earlier than first announced for Chase, Greenwood counties
Of the three crashes that happened on a slick Interstate 35 between 11 am and 12:30 pm Saturday, two led to people being taken to Newman Regional Health afterward. Emporia Fire took one person to NRH ...
Jan 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
No medical transports after vehicle hits fire hydrant in northwest Emporia
No transports were needed after a vehicle struck a fire hydrant in northwest Emporia Friday afternoon. Emporia Police were called to 1817 Coronado Drive around 4:44 pm for a reported injury accident. ...
Dec 31, 2021 Water pressure was low for some time Friday in parts of northwest Emporia after a vehicle ran over a fire hydrant. Kelly Ackerson photos.
Two people hurt in Kansas Turnpike rollover crash in Osage County
Two people were hurt, one possibly seriously, as part of a harrowing crash at highway speeds northeast of Emporia early Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened in Osage County on t...
Dec 31, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Pavilions construction on schedule for new stores
Construction is on schedule as the Emporia Pavilions retail development moves into the new year. Construction began in late August to expand the shopping area at 24th and Industrial and bring Marshall...
Dec 31, 2021 Steel girders are up for one of three stores to be added to the Emporia Pavilions retail development by fall 2022. Marshall's, Ross Dress for Less and Shoe Show will be added next year. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Test positivity rates continue at elevated levels as overall, active cases rise
COVID-19 trends are not where local health officials want them, and that's not just with the base data released on a regular basis by Lyon County Public Health. Emergency Preparedness Director Jennife...
Dec 31, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Healthier Lyon County expanding free test options next month
More free COVID-19 testing opportunities await in Emporia for January. Healthier Lyon County is partnering with RADxUP to offer free tests on Jan. 11 and Jan. 13. The event Jan. 11 is at Hartford High...
Dec 31, 2021 Healthier Lyon County Logo.
WEATHER: All area counties now in winter weather advisories for Saturday's incoming storm system
After a dry and mild fall, including several daily record high temperatures over the past month, 2022 is starting with our first true taste of winter this season. All area counties are now in winter w...
Dec 31, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia's Christmas tree drop-off programs ending soon
You still have some time to drop your less-than-live Christmas tree through a couple different initiatives. The city of Emporia has drop-off locations at Dillons, Guion's Showcase and the Lyon County ...
Dec 30, 2021 KVOE News photo.
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE adjusts state isolation, quarantine policy
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has adjusted its policy for coronavirus-based isolation and quarantine. The guidance follows with guidance issued this week by the Centers for Disease C...
Dec 30, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
