Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Emporia Public Library remains open, even though reopening party canceled
"It's been a confusing two years." That's the assessment of Emporia Public Library Director Robin Newell, who has been navigating the facility through the raft of changes brought by COVID-19 and two m...
Aug 23, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Wichita man hurt after SUV lands on its roof northeast of Emporia
A Wichita man suffered potentially serious injuries after a wreck on the Kansas Turnpike in Osage County over the weekend. Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol say 66-year-old Robert Lawyer was nor...
Aug 23, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Patients decline treatment after Monday's SUV-semi crash outside Emporia; investigation continues
Three patients declined treatment after a reported injury crash east of Emporia on Monday. Early indications are an SUV rear-ended a semi near the intersection of Road 175 and Road V around 7:45 am. T...
Aug 23, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Organizers pleased with Beef Fest
Flint Hills Beef Fest culminates Sunday, and organizers have been extremely pleased with this year's rendition. Organizer Deb Childears was glad to be back at the Lyon County Fairgrounds after last ye...
Aug 21, 2021 Area residents enjoyed the annual Flint Hills Beef Fest hamburger feed (pictured) Saturday morning, courtesy of the Beef Fest Committee and KVOE, before attending the annual steak feed and entertainment Saturday evening. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Emergency Housing Project to start taking applications Monday
The Emergency Housing Project involving the United Way of the Flint Hills and ECKAN officially starts taking applications for help Monday, but there has already been a lot of demand since the program ...
Aug 21, 2021 United Way, ECKAN logos.
Benches in memory of Roger Hartsook, honor of Emporia High Class of 1962 unveiled
The Emporia High Class of 1962 honored one of its own as part of ongoing improvements near the school's outdoor bell. On Thursday, the class formally dedicated a bench in memory of the late Roger Hart...
Aug 21, 2021 Members of the Emporia High Class of 1962 pose with a bench dedicated to the late Roger Hartsook after delivering the bench Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State announces $300 vaccination incentives for staff, scholarships for students
After announcing masks will be needed in all campus buildings, Emporia State University is now encouraging staffers to get vaccinated. All university employees will be offered a $300 incentive to get ...
Aug 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Topeka woman hurt during wreck in stormy conditions northeast of Emporia
A Topeka woman was taken to Newman Regional Health for observation and possible treatment after a crash on the Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia on Friday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says weat...
Aug 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Small leak in Olpe water tower's bowl fixed early Saturday
Olpe residents may have awoken to a bit of a surprise Saturday morning, but City Clerk Joyce Wilson says the situation was always under control. Residents got their Saturdays started with low water pr...
Aug 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Money matters to drive Emporia Recreation Commission's trio of meetings Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission has three meetings in one Monday evening. Board members will have a hearing specifically on the commission's revenue neutral rate at 5:30 pm. Taxing entities must let...
Aug 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
