Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Granada Theatre Alliance, Arts Council Fund get latest Emporia Community Foundation Celebrates surprise grants
Arts and entertainment were the focal point as Emporia Community Foundation Celebrates announced its latest round of surprise grants Wednesday. The Emporia Granada Theatre Alliance received $500 to he...
Jun 16, 2021 Emporia Community Foundation graphic.
Kansas City Chiefs hold day 2 of mandatory minicamp
Wednesday was day two of the Kansas City Chiefs Mandatory mini-camp. For Chris Jones, his focus has been on making the move from an interior lineman to defensive end. The mini-camp wraps up Thursday.
Jun 16, 2021 Photo Courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs - Steve Sanders
Water related activities in high demand as temperatures continue to rise
Temperatures are rising and residents are searching for ways to stay cool and beat the heat. This means water-related activities are becoming a regular occurrence in the community. As such, the Jones ...
Jun 16, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Local veterinarian offers advice on how pets can avoid heat illnesses in coming days
Humans are not the only ones that have to be cautious when it comes to extreme heat. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are concerns that all pet owners should have. Dr. Scott Gordon with the Emporia Vet...
Jun 16, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Humane Society of the Flint Hills.
Lyon County Commission with more budget requests, interlocal agreement discussion ahead in action meeting
Lyon County commissioners have several items to discuss in their weekly action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will process budget requests from the Emporia Senior Center, Hetlinger Developmental Serv...
Jun 16, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
LCAT touts Dump the Pump happening Thursday
Thursday is Dump the Pump Day. Lyon County Area transportation, or L-CAT, is offering free rides all day to riders using any Lyon County route. Fares for regional travel outside Lyon County will remai...
Jun 16, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
RDA board to discuss Renewable Energy Group site closure
Renewable Energy Group's time in Emporia may be coming to an end soon. The future of the REG biodiesel plant in southeast Emporia -- listed as a site closure -- is one of two lead items on the Regiona...
Jun 16, 2021 Left unfinished for years, the Renewable Energy Group plant in southeast Emporia is approaching final closure. KVOE News file photo.
Scorching heat doesn't stop Ron's Ride from reaching Olpe, generating around $4,500 for Special Olympics
Summer-like weather conditions didn't stop Ron's Ride from taking place Wednesday and raising money for Special Olympics Kansas in the process. Temperatures were in the low 80s when the ride took off ...
Jun 16, 2021 Surrounded by local law enforcement, KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas (orange shirt) completes Ron's Ride as a benefit event for Special Olympcs Kansas. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Front Porch Jam Series kicks off its fourth season
The 2021 Front Porch Jam Series will be starting off their first night of free music Friday from 7-10pm at Las Casitas park. One night per month until September, local musicians play on a local porch ...
Jun 16, 2021 Front Porch Jams/Courtesy of Front Porch Jams of Lyon Co. Facebook
WATER MAIN: Water service restored, but traffic may not be fully back to normal for at least a week after failure near 12th and C of E
The water is back on and road closure zones have tightened after a major water main break in Emporia early Wednesday. A 16-inch line split on West 12th just east of C of E Drive overnight, with the re...
Jun 16, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
