Author Archives: Chuck Samples
2019 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee returns to Emporia for worldwide book launch
Since his induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame two years ago, Chris Albrecht has been extremely busy. Albrecht has been a park ranger at locations in Nebraska and Maine. He's also written...
Jul 13, 2021 2019 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee Chris Albrecht is in Emporia this week, in part to launch his latest book, "The Rediscovery of Hope and Purpose." Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Shawnee man charged with flee and elude, other counts after Saturday night's alleged chase through Lyon County
Official paperwork is not immediately available, but the Lyon County Attorney's Office has charged 23-year-old Jamison Durkee after an alleged law enforcement pursuit through Lyon County on Saturday n...
Jul 12, 2021 Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
National Weather Service to begin using WEA alerts for high-end wind, hail storms
Coming later this month: a slight adjustment in severe weather warnings. The baseline criteria for severe thunderstorms -- 58-mph winds and quarter-sized hail -- will not change. However, the National...
Jul 12, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
USD 253 enrollment process including survey that could mean millions of dollars to district
USD 253 Emporia is asking parents and guardians to take a short survey that could lead to millions of dollars for local educational programs. As part of the official enrollment process beginning next ...
Jul 12, 2021 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
FHTC board to discuss assessments, institutional overview among monthly agenda topics
Institution-wide matters will be the focus of the Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees meeting Monday afternoon. The board will receive the annual assessment report from Director of Informa...
Jul 12, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Pursuit suspect located/arrested early Sunday
A Shawnee man has been arrested following a late-night vehicle pursuit that crossed three counties and evolved into a suspect search Saturday. Jamison T. Durkee was apprehended early Sunday morning at...
Jul 11, 2021 Authorities from several law enforcement agencies are looking for a man who allegedly led a vehicle chase through parts of Coffey, Lyon and Chase counties Saturday night. Lyon County Sheriff's Office dashcam image.
Bjerkaas: PDGA Junior Worlds demonstrates spike in talent level, continued community support for disc golf
If the 2021 Pro Disc Golf Association Junior Worlds is any indication, the future of the sport is quite bright. Dynamic Discs Event Coordinator Doug Bjerkaas tells KVOE News he was blown away by the g...
Jul 11, 2021 Nathan Brewer, 2021 PDGA Junior World MJ8 World Champion. Greg Rahe/KVOE Sports.
Heavy rainfall comes to parts of KVOE listening area Saturday, while severe weather stays away
Heavy rainfall hit parts of the KVOE listening area at times Saturday. The northern half of the area saw brief heavy rainfall before sunrise, with isolated heavy rain across parts of Greenwood, Osage ...
Jul 10, 2021 KVOE News graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: CDC adjusts guidance for mask use, social distancing in school settings
School district officials across the KVOE listening area are watching their COVID-19 trends after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adjusted its guidance for students and staffers with cl...
Jul 10, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
ESU's Dr. Chris Lovett presents at the initial Saturdays at the Site
Saturdays at the Site was a great opportunity to turn back the clock and gain a better understanding of Emporia's past at the Red Rocks State Historic Site. ESU history professor Dr. Chris Lovett led ...
Jul 10, 2021 Dr. Chris Lovett presents at the Red Rocks State Historic Site. Photo by Jack Barger/KVOENews
