Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: Schmidt joins over 20 state attorneys general in filing yet another lawsuit against Biden vaccination mandate
More lawsuits are coming to fight President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The latest one from Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and 23 other state attorneys general involves a new mandate ...
Dec 22, 2021 Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt. Official photo.
Newman Regional Health Women's Life Center celebrates recent honor
Earlier this month, Newman Regional Health was recognized as an All Around Best of the Best facility through the Kansas Newborn Screening Program. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment made ...
Dec 22, 2021 Kansas Newborn Screening Program logo.
Freedom Fest Committee donates over $3,200 to All Veterans Memorial
Last month, an expanded Freedom Fest was one of the highlights of Emporia's All Veterans Tribute. This month, committee members have started distributing the fruits of their labors. On Saturday, commi...
Dec 22, 2021 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Pet adoptions up at Emporia Animal Shelter, but intakes remain high
Adoptions are up at the Emporia Animal Shelter. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Monday, Humane Society of the Flint Hills Director Stephanie Achille said the shelter has processed 400 adoptions so far th...
Dec 22, 2021 Farrah (left) and Tuck are among 14 shepherd-mix and other dogs brought to the Emporia Animal Shelter after an abandonment issue led to an emergency intake earlier this year, according to Humane Society of the Flint Hills Director Stephanie Achille. Humane Society of the Flint Hills photos.
Waverly man to spend over 20 years in prison for death of Vermilion man
The second area man charged with murder in the death of a Vermilion man nearly two years ago will spend over 20 years in prison for the crime. The Marshall County Attorney's Office says Jefferson Goad...
Dec 21, 2021 Kansas Department of Corrections logo.
LeRoy to see new triplex living space through state grant
Coffey County is benefiting from a rural housing development project through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. Coffey County is receiving almost $250,000 to build three multi-family units in L...
Dec 21, 2021 Kansas Housing Resources Corporation logo.
FHCHC names Emporia native as new Nurse Practitioner
Flint Hills Community Health Center has announced Tammy Black as the facility's new Nurse Practitioner. Black received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Emporia State and her master's degree from ...
Dec 21, 2021 Tammy Black. Flint Hills Community Health Center photo.
Load of fish spills when semi tips on US Highway 50 roundabout
Emporia Police say a semi hauling fish tipped while navigating the West Highway 50 roundabout Tuesday morning. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers were called to the roundabout shortly after 8:30 am...
Dec 21, 2021 Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to a semi tipover incident at the West US Highway 50 roundabout Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Planning Commission to consider Conditional Use Permit allowing CrossWinds move to Chi Omega building
Emporia's planning boards are meeting Tuesday evening. The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meets first, with its meeting at 6 pm at the Municipal Court Room. The lead item is...
Dec 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health, NRH Medical Partners receive honors for medical care
Newman Regional Health Medical Partners has received Exemplary Provider status as part of its recent accreditation effort through The Compliance Team, a Medicare-approved accreditation organization. T...
Dec 20, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
