Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Wagon Wheel, Gilded Fates celebrate soft openings
Soft openings may yield firm numbers for a pair of Emporia businesses. Wagon Wheel Grill & Bar actually had a soft reopening at 2918 West Highway 50 Suite C and was extremely busy for both its lunchti...
Jun 11, 2025 Wagon Wheel (pictured) and Gilded Fates were busy for their soft opening activities Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
From grade school to graduate school, Beacon for Hope expands to southeast Kansas; new partnership with Lyon County Jail
Separate partnerships are leading to a larger coverage area and a brand-new local project for Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention. Work had already started in an isolated basis towards going statewide ...
Jun 11, 2025 Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention logo.
Emporia No Kings rally set for Saturday afternoon
Protests against current federal government actions are coming across Kansas this weekend. In Emporia, the No Kings rally is taking place from 1-2 pm Saturday at White Memorial Park. It joins another ...
Jun 11, 2025 No Kings logo.
FLOODS: Neosho River back in its banks; repair plans pending for Sertoma Club's miniature train track
A week's worth of flooding for parts of the KVOE listening area has ended. The Neosho River at Neosho Rapids went below the 22-foot flood stage by mid-morning Wednesday and continues to fall. The rive...
Jun 11, 2025 Recent flooding washed away some ballast for the Sertoma Club miniature train's track. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Minor injuries for one person after duplex fire in west Emporia
One person suffered minor burns trying to put out a small house fire at an Emporia duplex early Tuesday. Emporia Fire Capt. Greg Davis says crews were dispatched to 2023 Gloria shortly before 1:45 am,...
Jun 10, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Trial dates set in Moore's lawsuit against USD 253
A federal trial is tentatively set for May 2026 in Adam Moore's lawsuit against Emporia Public Schools. Before trial, which is set to begin May 4, 2026 and could last eight days, several other dates o...
Jun 10, 2025 Adam Moore awaits a decision on his employment termination appeal from the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education in March 2024. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Olpe man charged after two alleged incidents at Chase County cell tower
A first court appearance is coming later this month in the case of an Olpe man accused of burglarizing a cell phone tower in Chase County. Jeremy James Cox was sought by the Chase County Sheriff's Off...
Jun 10, 2025 Jeremy Cox. Lyon County Jail photo.
Nine to be honored when National Memorial to Fallen Educators is rededicated; fundraising continues for new tablet
Induction ceremonies begin next week for the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Part of the annual activities include the rededication of the National Memorial to Fallen Educators on June 20, and there w...
Jun 10, 2025 Emporia State University photo.
Similar topics ahead for separate USD 251, USD 252 meetings
The USD 251 North Lyon County school board may approve its annual staff salary and benefits package as part of its regular meeting Wednesday. Board members will have an executive session on negotiatio...
Jun 10, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
President search update ahead for RDA meeting Friday
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors will meet this week with two key items to discuss. Following comments from Interim President Lyle Butler, Board President...
Jun 10, 2025 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
