Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Marginal risk of severe weather Sunday, welcome cooldown Monday
Three is a decent chance of showers and thunderstorms before Father's Day comes to an end. Showers and storms could build in coverage area by late afternoon and continue through at least the early eve...
Jun 20, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia community unites for first annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday
Saturday will forever be remembered as a historic day in Emporia as many gathered to celebrate the first public Juneteenth celebration in the community at Eastside Memorial Park. This year's celebrati...
Jun 19, 2021 Don Carter discusses the history of the Juneteenth holiday Saturday. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
UPDATE: Power fully restored following early morning power outages Saturday
Power has been restored to well over 700 utility customers following multiple power outages Saturday morning. The outages first developed after a sub-transmission line was damaged near Americus around...
Jun 19, 2021 Evergy Outage Map image.
Ron's Ride culminates with delivery of pie, cinnamon rolls
On Wednesday, Ron's Ride took place from Emporia to Olpe. Earlier in the week, Evora Wheeler donated a homemade pie of the winner's choosing and a pan of cinnamon rolls as part of an auction during KV...
Jun 18, 2021 KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas poses with Evora Wheeler after fundraisers benefiting Ron's Ride for Special Olympics in 2021. John Koelsch.
Water Treatment Plant's chlorine burnout process begins Monday
The city of Emporia's Water Treatment Plant is beginning a process to convert its water disinfecting chemicals next week. Water Plant Director Phil Cooper explains the burn-out process beginning Monda...
Jun 18, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia, Admire, Lebo announce plans for fireworks displays
Several fireworks shows have been announced for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Emporia has announced plans for its fireworks display July 4 at Emporia State University. The display will begin aro...
Jun 18, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Close contact numbers increasing; Lyon County confirms first case of Delta variant
Coronavirus caseload numbers remain low, but the number of close contacts has been on the rise through the spring with community activities large and small back on the calendar. Lyon County Public Hea...
Jun 18, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: No new cases for Lyon County as active caseload dips to 16
For the second time this week, Lyon County Public Health reported no new coronavirus cases. Public Health reported a flat total of 4,290 cases in its Friday report. Lyon County had three new cases for...
Jun 18, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Emporia State University plan to reduce non-resident tuition rates approved
Tuition rates for non-resident students at Emporia State University will come down after the Kansas Board of Regents approved the university's proposal this week. ESU is reducing the non-resident rate...
Jun 18, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Heermann announces upcoming retirement at Friday's RDA meeting
Throughout its 27-year history, the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas has had one leader. That will change next year. Kent Heermann announced his retirement during Friday's RDA B...
Jun 18, 2021 Kent Heermann (center) presides over a Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors meeting in 2020. Heermann announced his retirement last summer. KVOE News file photo.
