Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Emporia State football game against Nebraska-Kearney will also feature recognition of Service Citation honorees, attempt at Guinness world record
The Emporia State football game will be a busy time Saturday, and not just for the action on the field.. ESU will honor its Alumni Association Service Citation Award winners from this year and last. I...
Oct 15, 2021 KVOE Sports file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Available bed space, daily COVID numbers down slightly for Newman Regional Health
Hospital bed space is still limited at Newman Regional Health. The hospital announced a daily average of four beds in its weekly report Thursday, reflecting traffic between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2. It's s...
Oct 15, 2021 Newman Regional Health graphic.
Garrett notes signs of Emporia State's success during final ESU Buzz interview on KVOE
Come Saturday, Allison Garrett will no longer be leading Emporia State University. As you know, Garrett, the university's 17th president and the university's leader since 2016, is becoming the chancel...
Oct 15, 2021 Shortly after being named Emporia State president in 2015, Allison Garrett made her first on-air appearance on KVOE. Because of COVID-19 protocols, Garrett appeared by phone Thursday for her final time on KVOE's ESU Buzz as she departs to become chancellor and CEO of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. KVOE News file photo.
Sauder Center for Entrepreneurial Development continues Emporia State's focus on developing business leaders
Entrepreneurship has become a big focus at Emporia State University, and the latest evidence of that approach was formally unveiled to the public Thursday with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Bobb...
Oct 15, 2021 Emporia State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Bobbi and Steve Sauder Center for Entrepreneurial Development on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
At long last, Eli Young Band to play at Emporia Granada Theatre
One of the most highly-anticipated -- and long-awaited -- concerts at the Emporia Granada Theatre is coming Saturday. The Eli Young Band is playing at the Granada at 7 pm. The concert was first announ...
Oct 15, 2021 Emporia Granada Theatre graphic.
Offsite voting event coming Saturday to Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building
Lyon County residents have a chance to cast their ballot ahead of the Nov. 2 general election this weekend. The now-traditional offsite voting event will take place at the Fairgrounds Anderson Buildin...
Oct 15, 2021 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
Coronavirus policy dominates second USD 253 Candidate Forum
Three hopefuls for USD 253 Emporia school board addressed a lot of topics as part of KVOE's final Candidate Forum of this election cycle, but coronavirus policy and mitigation strategies dominated the...
Oct 14, 2021 Christina Faulkner (from left), Jami Reever, Jennifer Thomas. Courtesy photos.
Plumb Place Board of Directors announced
The Plumb Place organization is a step closer to resuming its mission of helping women in crisis situations. On Wednesday, the Plumb Place Steering Committee announced the names of 15 people to serve ...
Oct 14, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Council Grove man accused of stealing farm tractor
A Council Grove man was arrested this week on suspicion of stealing a farm tractor. Morris County Sheriff Jay Simecka says deputies took a report of the tractor theft from just outside Wilsey on Tuesd...
Oct 14, 2021 Clyde Pollock. Chase County Jail photo.
Participation deadlines for Dia de los Muertos, Veterans Day parades fast approaching
Deadlines are approaching for people, groups, organizations or businesses wanting to take part in two upcoming parades. The Dia de los Muertos parade will take place at 10:30 am Oct. 30 as part of Emp...
Oct 14, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
