Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Infinity pancakes ahead as Emporia Christian School PTO prepares for annual fundraising meal
Emporia Christian School's Parent Teacher Organization has its annual pancake feed fundraiser this weekend. Teacher Marcy Shirk and students had details for Saturday's pancake feed on KVOE's Morning S...
Oct 28, 2025 Emporia Christian School students and teacher Marcy Shirk (second from right) joined KVOE's Morning Show to preview the school PTO's pancake feed. Also pictured are (from left) Harry Hart, Seris Martin, Carlie Liggett and Charlie Shirk. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Chamber of Commerce announces Christmas parade date
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has Christmas in its sights. The annual Christmas Parade is Dec. 2 in downtown Emporia. Activities this year will revolve around the theme "It's a Country Christma...
Oct 28, 2025 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Vehicle tag deadline comes ahead of operational adjustments for Motor Vehicle, Treasurer's Offices
Lyon County residents with last names beginning with the letter "S" are facing an upcoming deadline. Friday is the last day to renew vehicle tags and taxes without penalty. Residents need to have a cu...
Oct 28, 2025 Lyon County graphic.
Schreiber not supporting special session, Barrett on board as Kansas Senate gains enough signatures to advance process
A special legislative session looks increasingly likely for Kansas, although it's not yet guaranteed. Senate President Ty Masterson says he has at least 27 signatures from lawmakers in his chamber to ...
Oct 28, 2025 KVOE News file photo
With SNAP benefit shutdown looming, United Way of Flint Hills develops Food Relief Rapid Response Team
With the federal government shutdown set to halt SNAP benefit payments as soon as this weekend and showing no signs of ending anytime soon, the United Way of the Flint Hills has developed a Food Relie...
Oct 27, 2025 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
Juvenile charged with arson after fire on Constitution Street
Court proceedings begin this week for a juvenile officially charged with arson after a fire in Emporia over a month ago. Lyon County Attorney Amy Aranda tells KVOE News Hayden Vasquez has been charged...
Oct 27, 2025 Emporia firefighters begin handling a flareup after an initial fire at 1106 Constitution on Sept. 20. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County turnout thin ahead of Nov. 4 election
Barely a week remains before the 2025 general election. Lyon County Clerk and Election Officer Amie Jones, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show on Monday, says turnout has been "a little slower than we woul...
Oct 27, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Dog killed in Neosho Rapids fire
Nobody was hurt, but a damaging house fire in Neosho Rapids killed a dog Monday morning. Hartford-Neosho Rapids Fire Chief Greg Zumbrunn tells KVOE News fire at 310 Main was reported shortly before 7:...
Oct 27, 2025 Fire crews begin investigating a damaging fire that killed a dog in Neosho Rapids on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Argentinian beef: Moran 'resoundingly rejects' more imports, Marshall downplays impacts on ranchers
Federal lawmakers representing Kansas continue to chime in in on the overall agriculture situation, if not the beef issue specifically, after President Donald Trump mentioned possible plans to import ...
Oct 27, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
USDA not processing SNAP benefits effective Saturday
The statement is short, but it has wide-ranging implications for people needing food as the federal government shutdown continues. The US Department of Agriculture says it will not issue benefits thro...
Oct 27, 2025 USDA logo.
