Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Emporia Junior Legion team in action against Salina on Tuesday
Emporia's Junior Legion baseball team is in action Tuesday when it travels to Salina. The Juniors went 1-3 in weekend play at the Andover Tournament to close out last week. It also split a doubleheade...
Jun 22, 2021
Ignition point confirmed, cause undetermined in destructive April 2 fire at Lake Kahola
The Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office has concluded its report after fire destroyed a pickup truck and a cabin at Lake Kahola in early April. Chase County Fire Chief Steve Fillmore says the report co...
Jun 21, 2021 Kansas State Fire Marshal graphic.
Lyon County residents urged to take part in survey as broadband expansion effort continues
Lyon County residents are encouraged to take part in an online survey that could well help the county's fledgling effort to expand broadband Internet access countywide. County Controller Dan Williams ...
Jun 21, 2021 Portions of Lyon County are well covered by broadband Internet, while others are underserved and others have no coverage at all. Image courtesy Dan Williams/Lyon County Controller.
Board of Regents decision to approve tuition changes at Emporia State welcomed by university administrators
Last week's decision by the Kansas Board of Regents to approve adjustments in Emporia State University's tuition and fee structure was welcomed by university administrators. Vice President of Administ...
Jun 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Financial matters sprinkled through Flint Hills Community Health Center board agenda
The Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors has its monthly meeting Tuesday, and financial matters will take center stage. The start of the meeting involves an audit report from Scott G...
Jun 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Royals top Boston; Mondesi removed after side discomfort
Struggling with offense the past several weeks, the Kansas City Royals finally got some clutch hitting as they defeated Boston 7-3 and won the series in the process. The Royals went down 2-0 in the fi...
Jun 21, 2021 Jarrod Dyson punches a two-run double early in the Royals' 7-3 win over Boston on Sunday. Royals.mlb.com screenshot.
GOLF: Jon Rahm finishes strong to win US Open
Jon Rahm finished with birdies on the 17th and 18th holes to win the US Open by one shot on Sunday. Rahm was part of a crowded pack at the top of the leaderboard that included defending champion Bryso...
Jun 21, 2021 US Open logo.
College World Series: Virginia, Mississippi State advance to winner's bracket
In College World Series play Sunday: *Virginia shut out Tennessee 6-0. *Mississippi State defeated Texas 2-1, with State pitchers striking out 21 Texas batters in the process. Play continues Monday. S...
Jun 21, 2021 NCAA logo.
NASCAR: Larson continues to dominate with Nashville win
Kyle Larson won NASCAR's debut race in Nashville on Sunday. Larson dominated the race, leading 264 of the 300 laps as he won his fourth straight race. Ross Chastain was second, while William Byron was...
Jun 21, 2021 NASCAR logo.
NHL playoffs: Vegas tops Montreal in overtime
In NHL playoffs from Sunday: *Vegas overcame a 1-0 lead with a goal late in regulation and an early goal in overtime to defeat Montreal 2-1 and even their Stanley Cup semifinal series at 2 games apiec...
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