Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Brief outage halts power to over 1,000 Evergy customers in downtown, south Emporia
There was a big -- but short-lived -- power outage in and near Emporia on Friday. Evergy announced an outage affecting areas from 9th and Commercial to Road 150, affecting over 1,000 customers. The ou...
Apr 10, 2026 Evergy logo.
SOS to screen 'Magic and Monsters' documentary as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month
SOS is encouraging area residents to attend a special documentary as it observes Child Abuse Prevention Month. The free screening "Magic and Monsters" will take place April 20 at the Emporia High audi...
Apr 10, 2026 SOS Child Advocacy Center Director Ginny Samples (left) and Children and Latinx Victim Advocate Cheyla Cervantes discussed Child Abuse Prevention Month activities during KVOE's Morning Show on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
After pockets of heavy rain early Friday, more rain chances ahead into late next week
After a very wet -- and occasionally very loud -- period between midnight and sunrise, area residents can expect more showers and storms during the daylight hours and beyond. Storms dumped 1.6 inches ...
Apr 10, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lawmakers make first overrides of 2026 veto session
Kansas lawmakers have issued their first overrides of the 2026 veto session. Lawmakers overrode two bills related to the state's Woman's Right to Know Act: House Bill 2727, allowing plaintiffs to limi...
Apr 10, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Marijuana-based traffic enforcement effort begins next week
Law enforcement agencies are gearing up for an impaired driving enforcement campaign. Typically, the focus on these efforts deals with alcohol -- but the April 20 enforcement effort is all about drivi...
Apr 10, 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration graphic.
Council Grove finishes seventh in 10Best regional contest
Council Grove fared well in the latest 10Best contest seeking the Best Small Town in the Midwest. Council Grove finished seventh overall, with contest organizers featuring the 25 historic sites in and...
Apr 10, 2026 CouncilGrove.com screenshot.
Baldwin City officers arrest Hartford man on suspicion of rape
Baldwin City Police officers say they have arrested a Lyon County man on suspicion of rape and aggravated sexual battery. Chief Mike Pattrick says an alleged incident during a massage therapy appointm...
Apr 09, 2026 Baldwin City Police Department badge.
Baker hits ground running as ESU's 19th president
Emporia State President Matthew Baker has had a busy month since he started his official duties. And, he says, it's getting busier. Part of that work involves a quick but thorough strategic planning p...
Apr 09, 2026 Emporia State President Matthew Baker made his first appearance on KVOE's ESU Buzz program Thursday after being named as ESU's 19th president late last year. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Unsettled weather pattern includes marginal severe storm risk Thursday, other severe weather chances through Tuesday
Rain chances are ahead for the next week. There are slight chances of showers Thursday, with storms entering the forecast picture by late afternoon. Storms appear likely Thursday evening, with a margi...
Apr 09, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Property tax policy headlines lawmaker work as 2026 veto session begins in Topeka
Lawmakers have gaveled in and have started discussions for the veto session. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed over 20 bills either during the session or after the regular session ended late last mon...
Apr 09, 2026 Mike Argabright. Kansas Legislature photo.
