Author Archives: Chuck Samples

Newman Regional Health's work towards medical care for babies and their mothers has earned it recognition through the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. Newman Regional Health has been recognized ...

Whether it was budget line items or full bills, the Kansas Legislature was busy for the first day of the 2025 veto session. Thursday saw the Republican led Senate override over 40 vetoes from Democrat...

Area residents, regardless of background, are encouraged to attend the dedication of the Latino Veterans Memorial on Saturday. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia recently, Brown Express Club spokesman Gilbert ...

A partnership between Healthier Lyon County and Lyon County Extension has led to almost $16,000 in grant funding to benefit almost 10 community groups. Healthier Lyon County Community Food and Housing...

After a successful Emporia Stronger Job Fair this week, Southeast KansasWORKS is gearing up for a special event designed to equip young workers. The KEYS Summit will take place at Emporia State Univer...

Lyon County's ballot for elections later this year continues to fill out, albeit slowly at this time. Malonne Davies has filed for re-election as Reading's mayor. She is currently the only candidate f...

National Teachers Hall of Fame Director Maddie Fennell has announced a significant change in the induction announcements taking place later this year. Since the first induction in 1992, the Hall has g...

While USD 253 Emporia and several nearby school districts have chosen their next leaders, USD 243 Lebo-Waverly is apparently closing in on its next superintendent. USD 339 Jefferson County North High ...

If it seems like the entire QuikTrip construction zone is abuzz with activity simultaneously, that's accurate. Emporia City Engineer Jim Ubert says the area just west of the Flint Hills Technical Coll...

Enrollment and construction matters look to lead the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening. Board members will discuss supports for new teachers before approving class size capa...