Author Archives: Chuck Samples
City of Emporia schedules public forum on future of downtown Carnegie Library
While the window remains open for people with plans for repurposing -- or removing -- Emporia's downtown Carnegie Library, the city has announced a special open forum with information about some of th...
Oct 27, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Coffey County begins erecting radio communications towers
It may not seem like a big deal, but the Coffey County Sheriff's Office says the recent groundbreaking for three new radio communication towers is indeed notable. The Sheriff's Office continues its wo...
Oct 27, 2025 Coffey County Sheriff's Office graphic.
CareArc, Newman Regional Health boards meeting separately this week
A lot of regular business is ahead for the CareArc Board of Directors monthly meeting. Board members will get the regular monthly medical, dental, pharmacy and financial reports. They will also consid...
Oct 27, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
Boil water alerts ongoing for Council Grove, Madison
Boil water alerts continue for two area towns. Council Grove has been in an alert since Friday morning after high turbidity in the town's Water Plant. The overall situation got back to normal shortly ...
Oct 27, 2025 Newman Regional Health graphic.
Schmidt disagrees with potential imports of Argentinian beef, sees good components of Beef Industry Plan
Beef policy adjustments remain a concern for ranchers, beef-related businesses, livestock advocacy groups and lawmakers. Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt says President Donald Trump's ...
Oct 26, 2025 Kansas State Research and Extension photo.
Making the best of a damp situation: Dia de los Muertos celebration moves indoors
A week ago, the weather forecast seemed conducive to outdoor activities like Emporia's Dia de los Muertos celebration. Things changed, however, and the threat of moderate rainfall Saturday prompted or...
Oct 25, 2025 Mariachi music was a featured component of Dia de los Muertos on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Mad! Sad! Glad! offers children constructive outlets for range of emotions
Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention welcomed kids to the Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building for its annual Mad! Sad! Glad! event Saturday. The event was geared towards mental wellness for childr...
Oct 25, 2025 Melissa Owen/Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention.
Neosho Rapids Haunted House postponed to Nov. 1
Rain has adjusted several weekend plans for activities. Along with moving Emporia's Dia de los Muertos celebration indoors and postponing a special recognition ceremony for two World War II veterans, ...
Oct 25, 2025 Courtesy Amanda Meek.
Fire destroys shed, farm vehicles in southeast Lyon County
An equipment shed in southeast Lyon County was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon. Olpe Fire Chief Wade Schmidt says the fire developed at 625 S, with a neighbor reporting the fire shortly before 5 pm...
Oct 25, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporian arrested on suspicion of arson
Details are pending. So are formal charges. But there is yet another arson arrest in Emporia. On Friday, Emporia Police officers arrested 25-year-old Seth Scott Giroux on suspicion of arson, criminal ...
Oct 25, 2025 Seth Giroux. Lyon County Jail photo.
