Author Archives: Chuck Samples
$5,000 match part of SOS Strong fundraising efforts again this year
Fundraising is into the later stages for SOS Strong. Executive Director Mickey Edwards says the fundraising has been going well, in large part due to a competitive nature amongst the participants. Thi...
Aug 07, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Final Denim & Diamonds total nears $240K
Denim & Diamonds did extremely well for Newman Regional Health last week. Shortly after the signature event ended at the Emporia State Memorial Union Webb Hall, organizers announced a preliminary tota...
Aug 07, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Heat advisories expanded areawide with highs above 100 degrees expected Friday
Oppressively hot conditions are ahead Friday. Air temperatures could get to 102 by late afterrnoon, which would be our highest air temperature so far this season. Peak heat index readings could climb ...
Aug 07, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ESFCU secures naming rights agreement as FHTC Advancing Tomorrow capital campaign continues
Flint Hills Technical College's Advancing Tomorrow campaign is taking another big step forward on the fundraising side. A partnership with Emporia State Federal Credit Union involves a $20,000 gift fr...
Aug 07, 2025 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
Emporia's Street Preservation work continues Thursday
Several street segments, mainly in east Emporia, will have Street Preservation work continue Thursday. In fact, 11 street segments will have fog sealing work done through the day: 3rd Avenue (Neosho S...
Aug 07, 2025 City of Emporia map.
Sedgwick County crash sends Council Grove woman to Wichita hospital
A crash in Sedgwick County on Wednesday led to a hospital trip for a Council Grove resident. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck on Kansas Highway 96 involved three vehicles around 9:45 am. An SU...
Aug 07, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Americus man hospitalized in rollover crash
An Americus man was hospitalized following a rollover wreck in Lyon County on Wednesday. Lyon County Deputy James Baker says the wreck happened around 4:45 pm in the 2000 block of Road F-5, part of th...
Aug 07, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Governor seeking major presidential disaster declaration for Lyon, most surrounding counties after early-June floods
Lyon County and almost surrounding counties have been included in Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's latest request for a major presidential disaster declaration. The governor's official request also inclu...
Aug 06, 2025 Rescue crews take a Strong City resident to safety after flooding on the south side of the town in early July. Scott Wiltse/Chase County Emergency Management.
Stormont Vail unveils renderings, announces construction schedule for new Emporia facility
Stormont Vail Health has announced the tentative construction schedule for its new medical office space in far west Emporia. Marketing and Communications Specialist Taylor Bugg says construction will ...
Aug 06, 2025 Stormont Vail Health rendering.
Emporia Police, Project Beloved partner on new interview room
The Emporia Police Department has developed a new partnership as a way to help victims and witnesses of criminal activity. Emporia Police has joined with Project Beloved and has opened what the depart...
Aug 06, 2025
