Author Archives: Chuck Samples
'Not the number we want to see' -- ESU administrators concerned about overall enrollment dip, confident in post-COVID recruitment push
Emporia State University is reporting a drop in new student enrollment, but it's pleased with record highs in student retention and graduation rates. On Thursday, ESU announced a total enrollment of 5...
Sep 30, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: 'We have to let you go' if you're not vaccinated -- Newman Regional Health bracing for federal mandate next month
Newman Regional Health Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright expects a federal mandate on full COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare facilities and others will start by mid-October, and he's worried about...
Sep 30, 2021 Newman Regional Health photo.
Repaving process near end for Commercial, West Sixth; Mechanic Street underpass still closed
There is still better than a month left before the project needs to be finished out, but the bulk of the repaving work on parts of Commercial Street and Sixth Avenue in downtown Emporia is done. Crews...
Sep 30, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Olpe Downhome's Fall Festival coming Saturday
Olpe Downhome is holding a Fall Festival this weekend. Activities take place all day Saturday, and City Clerk Joyce Wilson says it will resemble the summer version of the town's annual festival. Activ...
Sep 30, 2021 Olpe Downhome graphic.
ESU Music Department's jazz concert Thursday to benefit United Way of Flint Hills
A big night of music is ahead for the United Way of the Flint Hills, courtesy of the Emporia State Department of Music. The music department is having its jazz fundraising concert at Albert Taylor Hal...
Sep 30, 2021 United Way logo.
Sertoma Club readies for fundraising breakfast, restart of miniature train
The Emporia Sertoma Club is preparing for its major fundraiser. At the same time, it's gearing up to get the miniature train rolling again. Club member Terri Summey says the annual scholarship breakfa...
Sep 30, 2021 Sertoma Club logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Nearly 100 new cases for Lyon County, but active caseload dips
On Monday, Lyon County Public Health reported less than 20 new cases from the prior weekend. It reported a lot more new cases than that Wednesday. Public Health announced 94 new cases, the highest amo...
Sep 29, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Sara Evans coming to Emporia for Veterans Day concert
Sara Evans is coming to Emporia. Granada Theatre Director Rebeca Herrera had the announcement on KVOE's 8:05 am newscast Wednesday. The concert is on Nov. 11, continuing the theater's recent tradition...
Sep 29, 2021 Sara Evans Instagram photo.
September could well end with wet conditions
After a nearly-dry month, Mother Nature looks to close out September and get into October with some damp conditions. Rain chances are officially on the increase, and we have numerous opportunities for...
Sep 29, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
Budget republishing vote added to Lyon County Commission agenda
Two related items have been added to the Lyon County Commission's action meeting agenda for Thursday morning. Commissioners will hold a public hearing for republishing the county budget at 10 am, foll...
Sep 29, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
