Author Archives: Chuck Samples
One person to Newman Regional Health after crash near Emporia
One person went to Newman Regional Health after a crash near Emporia late Friday morning. Emporia Fire/EMS and Lyon County deputies responded to the junction of Roads 190 and F-5 around 11:30 am follo...
May 23, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Jones Aquatic Center prepares for cool, wet forecast; North Lyon County Veterans Memorial activities split
Prospects of extended rainfall through this holiday weekend are causing some adjustments for certain events and locations. Some of those adjustments may take place at the last minute. The Jones Aquati...
May 23, 2025 Jones Aquatic Center photo.
Latest election filings: Fowler for USD 253 board, Petersen for USD 251 District 1 Position 4
Less than two weeks remain before ballots are set for the upcoming election cycle. Thursday had two filings for school boards, including longtime Emporia school teacher Barb Fowler for USD 253 board. ...
May 23, 2025 Barb Fowler. Barb Fowler for USD 253 photo.
Over $13,000 raised through SOS Heroes for Hope
SOS is celebrating its spring Heroes for Hope fundraiser. Over $13,000 was raised through the efforts of 14 women, including nine individuals and two teams. Meghann Worthing had the biggest individual...
May 23, 2025 SOS photo.
Lots of rainfall chances, low-end severe weather risks to start Memorial Day weekend
There are low-end prospects for severe weather Friday and Saturday. Friday's forecast calls for showers in the afternoon. The National Weather Service also says there is an isolated chance for a sever...
May 23, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Council Grove business owners hope for minimal impacts with hiring freeze exemption approved for nearby reservoir
There is good news when it comes to summer activities at Council Grove Lake, although work remains to get the lake operations back to full speed. US Senator Jerry Moran says Army Secretary Daniel Dris...
May 23, 2025 US Senator Jerry Moran (left) held a town hall at Council Grove Marina earlier this month to learn more about the impacts of a federal hiring freeze on lake operations. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
United Way campaign nets over $510,000
The United Way of the Flint Hills celebrated a successful fundraising campaign at the Bowyer Community Building on Thursday. The campaign raised over $510,000 through workplace campaign, private donat...
May 22, 2025 Representatives of Emporia State University receive the Lynn Cunningham Spirit Award during the United Way of the Flint Hills' Campaign Celebration on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Simmons donates $10K to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter has more money on hand to get the word out about pet adoptions, thanks to a donation from Simmons Pet Food. Simmons presented Prairie Paws staff a $10,000 check Wednesday. ...
May 22, 2025 Representatives from Simmons Pet Food donated $10,000 to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter on Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) Bobbi Sparks, Janet Haag, Abby Donohue, Bailey Estes and Tiffany Guerrero. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Recent rain dents area drought in pockets
Recent rain didn't clear the drought from the KVOE listening area, but it put a dent into it in some spots. Last week, there was severe drought from far west Lyon County across most of Chase and Mario...
May 22, 2025 US Drought Monitor map.
Late priest who worked at Emporia, Reading parishes added to Archdiocese of Kansas City list of abusive priests
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, has added a late priest who served in Emporia and Reading to its list of clergy with "substantiated allegations" of sexual abuse against minors. ...
May 22, 2025 Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, logo.
