Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Juvenile referred for potential arson charges after Constitution Street house fire
A juvenile has been referred for possible criminal charges after a house fire in central Emporia last month. Emporia Fire Marshal Stephen Beemer says the fire in the 1100 block of Constitution on Sept...
Oct 09, 2025 Emporia firefighters begin handling a flareup after an initial fire at 1106 Constitution on Sept. 20. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'It's gonna be a rager:' Halfway to Everywhere set to rock downtown Emporia, Champions Landing
With a new schedule and new layout, the Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival is just about set to launch. Festival organizer Hank Osterhout has been constantly tinkering with the format since...
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Candidates stepping forward for Emporia State president
Applications are coming in as Emporia State's Presidential Search Committee continues its work. Committee Chair Jim Kessler tells KVOE News the search is off to a good start. Kessler has said ESU's ne...
Oct 09, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Federal government shutdown to close Lyon County WIC office starting Monday
As the federal government shutdown approaches it second week in effect, local impacts are starting to evidence themselves. CareArc Marketing Manager Justin Ogleby says the Lyon County WIC office will ...
Oct 09, 2025 Kansas WIC logo.
52nd Mexican Supper coming Friday
Sacred Heart School is just about ready for its 52nd annual Mexican Supper. On KVOE's Morning Show this week, students and Principal Curtis Simons previewed the fundraising meal. Ffith-grader Jordan M...
Oct 09, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County shooting range tabled 'indefinitely' so cost breakdowns can be submitted
Tabled until further notice. That's the unanimous decision from Lyon County commissioners on Phase 1 construction for a new shooting range and Emergency Communications facility near the Transfer Stati...
Oct 09, 2025 KVOE News file photo .
Newman Regional Health's Town Hall gives residents information about Medicare
This is Medicare information season, and a good crowd of people went to the Bowyer Community Building for Newman Regional's now-annual Medicare Town Hall on Wednesday. Residents had a chance to learn ...
Oct 09, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 begins cost containment conversations, approves partial self-pay insurance plan
In light of dwindling enrollment, USD 253 Emporia has officially started cost containment conversations. The district's Cost Containment Team had its first meeting Tuesday, reviewing data and starting...
Oct 08, 2025 USD 253 Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Joshua Swartz (left) outlines changes to the district's health insurance plan as Board Clerk Casey Jones (center) and Superintendent David McGehee observe. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Gas line puncture confirmed at 15th and Prairie
Emporia Fire had a busy day with three reported gas leaks Wednesday. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says one of the three reports was confirmed as a leak -- actually a line puncture. Conley says the inci...
Oct 08, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Work beginning soon to expand rural telehealth at Newman Regional Health after Patterson Family Foundation grant
Understandably, Newman Regional Health administrators are glad they can expand their telehealth options through a major donation from the Patterson Family Foundation. This week's announcement of the $...
Oct 08, 2025 KVOE News photo.
