Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Services announced for Floyds Inc owner John Wheeler
Services are being announced for John Wheeler, the Emporia business owner who passed away Saturday. Services will be Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at 627 Event Space. Residents are encouraged to share m...
Aug 05, 2025 Courtesy photo.
Emporia's numerous street infrastructure projects continue
Orange cone season remains in full effect in Emporia. The city of Emporia has several significant improvement projects underway now. Street Resurfacing work currently involves mill and overlay on Prai...
Aug 05, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Fair premium sale highlights work done by 4-H participants
4-H show events concluded Monday with the annual premium sale at the show barn. The event highlights the significant amount of work done by 4-H participants, according to Lyon County Extension Ag Agen...
Aug 05, 2025 Chickens are lined up immediately before the start of the Lyon County Fair premium sale Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
New WiFi benches ahead for Emporia as Public Library gains state ADOPT grant
Emporia Public Library is getting nearly $50,000 in state grant funds for a variety of projects. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says the library is getting just under $49,000 to install five solar-powere...
Aug 05, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Strong individual income tax numbers propel overall monthly revenues
Revenues tracked well for the state of Kansas in the latest Department of Labor report. Total tax collections went above $670 million, beating estimates by 3.3 percent. That total was largely driven b...
Aug 05, 2025 Kansas Great Seal.
New emu flock getting acclimated at David Traylor Zoo
Limu isn't coming to Emporia, but several emus are now part of the David Traylor Zoo's expanding list of animals. This past Friday, the zoo mentioned a quintet of female emus. On KVOE's Morning Show o...
Aug 04, 2025 David Traylor Zoo photo.
'Meant to be:' Hide & Seek winner claims grand prize Monday
Todd Henrikson is a very happy man -- and with good reason after claiming the KVOE Hide & Seek medallion, along with the grand prize package. Henrikson picked up his prizes shortly after appearing on ...
Aug 04, 2025 Flanked by Esther and Harry Henrikson, Todd Henrikson (center) poses with the winnings from KVOE's annual Hide & Seek summer contest. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WeACT pleased with rental agreement involving Arts Council, Granada Theatre
As WeACT's performance schedule heats up, leadership is "thrilled" to resume a partnership with the Emporia Arts Council. Board member Lucas Perez-Leahy tells KVOE News the partnership lets WeACT rent...
Aug 04, 2025 We are Emporia Area Community Theatre logo.
Flint Hills Trail State Park among Rail to Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame nominees
It may be "developing," but the Flint Hills Trail State Park is on the list as a Hall of Fame candidate. Rails to Trails Conservancy has listed the state park as one of its three Hall of Fame nominees...
Aug 04, 2025 Rails to Trails Conservancy graphic.
USDA seeks public input during reorganization work
With a reorganization effort underway inside the US Department of Agriculture, citizens are asked to give their feedback. Residents can email reorganization@usda.gov with their thoughts by Aug. 26. US...
Aug 04, 2025 US Department of Agriculture logo.
