Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Adults named after fatal boat accident near Burlington; game wardens continue investigation
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has released more information about Saturday evening's fatal boating accident near Burlington as the investigation continues into the incident. Maj...
Jun 06, 2021
Amazon scam reported to Emporia Police
Emporia Police are reporting instances of a scam allegedly connected to Amazon. The department says scammers are emailing people claiming to represent Amazon Fraud as they try to help resolve purporte...
Jun 06, 2021 KVOE News file photo
Lyon County receiving over $4,600 in federal emergency food and shelter grant process
Lyon County is getting another round of supplemental federal funds to help emergency food and shelter programs. The United Way of the Flint Hills says this grant amount totals just over $4,600 and wil...
Jun 06, 2021 United Way logo.
UNBOUND GRAVEL: Emporia the 'secret sauce' to another successful event
Light drizzle did nothing to dampen the triumphant atmosphere evident at Unbound Gravel's official awards ceremony Sunday morning. Over 2,600 riders from around the world participated in the various r...
Jun 06, 2021 The Unbound Gravel men's 200-mile winners wave to the audience after picking up their awards. Pictured are (from left) Ted King (holding daughter Hazel), Laurens ten Dam, Ian Boswell, Peter Stetina and Colin Strickland. Connor Cottenmyre/KVOE News.
2021 Unbound Gravel list of area finishers
How did local and area Unbound Gravel participants fare over the past several days? Unbound 200 207. Adam Galindo, Emporia. 15:09.05 244. Warren Nelson, Emporia. 15:38.32 264. Paulina Batiz, Emporia. ...
Jun 06, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Residents reminded to keep up with progress of Unbound riders as first Saturday rider nears finish line
With the first Unbound rider nearing the end of their journey Saturday afternoon, Unbound Gravel wants to remind you that there are plenty of ways to stay up to date on the latest happenings with this...
Jun 05, 2021 Unbound XL Tracker. KVOE Screenshot Image
Thousands of riders, thousands of stories as Unbound Gravel races begin
The riders are all checked in, and in a lot of cases they are already done with their Unbound Gravel racing experience. Riders for the junior, 25-mile and 50-mile rides launched Friday morning and mos...
Jun 04, 2021 Cyclists move past the Lyon County History Center with Unbound Gravel officially underway. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Receiving unemployment benefits? You may need to set up KansasWorks account to keep getting them
Kansas is adjusting policies for unemployment benefits connected to COVID-19. Residents receiving benefits now have to enter the state's My (Re)Employment Plan through KansasWorks if they receive paym...
Jun 04, 2021
Fundraisers aplenty as community helps Tucker Lee's fight against aggressive form of cancer
Fundraisers are starting to line the schedule for Tucker Lee as he battles an aggressive form of cancer. Members of the Lyon County Fair Board are holding a biscuits and gravy fundraiser at the Fairgr...
Jun 04, 2021 Tucker Lee (left), Briahna Beckman. GoFundMe photo.
KDHE reports fewer acres burned during 2021 peak grass fire season
Nearly a million acres of grass were burned across the KVOE listening area during the 2021 grass fire season, and that number is still well short of the 2020 number. This week, Kansas Flint Hills Smok...
Jun 04, 2021 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
