Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas expands booster shot availability before FDA's official authorization
Fully-vaccinated Kansas adults who want a COVID-19 booster shot can now get one under an expanded set of circumstances than what has been announced before -- and ahead of official approval by the fede...
Nov 17, 2021 Kansas Great Seal.
Jordan tapping prior experience at Emporia, Northern Heights as he ascends to KASB executive director
The leadership connection between Emporia and the Kansas Association of School Boards will continue through a change in leaders. Dr. Brian Jordan, a one-time assistant superintendent in Emporia Public...
Nov 17, 2021 Dr. Brian Jordan. Kansas Association of School Boards screenshot.
30th annual KVOE-National Teachers Hall of Fame Radio Auction coming Thursday
Things are coming together for the KVOE-National Teachers Hall of Fame Radio Auction on Thursday night. If you don't believe us, ask Hall of Fame Director Carol Strickland. This is the 30th year for t...
Nov 17, 2021 National Teachers Hall of Fame logo.
Lyon County Commission to work through financial matters in action session
Lyon County commissioners have several financial matters they will address in their action meeting Thursday. In agenda order: *Lyon County Emergency Communications Director Roxanne Van Gundy will pres...
Nov 17, 2021 KVOE News file photo .
Coffey County wins KDOT Cost Share award for upcoming project
Coffey County has won another round of state funding for infrastructure projects as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation's Cost Share Program. Acceleration and deceleration lanes will be co...
Nov 17, 2021 Kansas Department of Transportation graphic.
Olpe youngster a regional winner in KDOT poster contest
A 12-year-old student from Olpe is a regional winner in the Kansas Department of Transportation's "Put the Brakes on Fatalities" poster contest. Kyla Kuhlmann, the daughter of Josh and Katie Kuhlmann,...
Nov 17, 2021 Kansas Department of Transportation.
USD 253 Emporia celebrates staff with annual cookie delivery
C is for cookie. It's also for celebration, and once again USD 253 Emporia Public Schools connected the two for its annual cookie delivery Tuesday. Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder says American...
Nov 16, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Main Street continues Care Packages for Our Troops effort
Area residents are encouraged to give Emporia Main Street a range of items that can be sent overseas to Kansas troops. Director Casey Woods says the Care Packages for Our Troops Drive is fully underwa...
Nov 16, 2021 Donations are streaming into the Emporia Main Street office for the 13th annual Care Packages for Our Troops drive. Casey Woods/Emporia Main Street.
RDA slates special meeting as president search continues
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors has a special meeting this week as it continues the transition to a new leader. The meeting is set for 5:15 pm Wednesday....
Nov 16, 2021 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Vaccine clinics announced for USD 252 students, south Lyon County residents
As a vaccination partnership between Lyon County Public Health and USD 253 Emporia officially starts with a clinic Tuesday evening, clinics have also been announced for students in USD 252 Southern Ly...
Nov 16, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
