Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Services announced for Emporia businessman, philanthropist and Emporia Radio Stations owner Steve Sauder
There are people who leave behind an immense public legacy. And in some of those cases, you don't even know the half of the entire picture. Such a man was Steve Sauder, who passed away Saturday at age...
Feb 08, 2025 Funeral services have been announced for longtime entrepreneur, philanthropist and Emporia's Radio Stations owner Steve Sauder (pictured with Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeanine McKenna), who passed away Saturday at age 78. KVOE News file photo.
Early projections indicate two rounds of accumulating snowfall next week
Projections will likely change over the next several days, but area residents can expect some accumulating snowfall next week, based on the current forecast. The National Weather Service says areas so...
Feb 07, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Current Haag Pharmacy owner says business sale to Community Healthcare Collective lets her return to important areas of patient care
Current Haag Pharmacy owner Amber Haag says customers shouldn't see anything different once Community Healthcare Collective officially takes ownership and the business changes its name to Newman Commu...
Feb 07, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Cattle, winter wheat fare relatively well after January's winter weather
Last month had two periods of bitter cold, but Lyon County Extension Ag Agent Brian Rees says his cattle seem to be unfazed by that weather. Rees says the snow and ice that lingered across parts of th...
Feb 07, 2025 Scott Briggs.
Morrow excited for new role as United Way's Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Coordinator
The United Way of the Flint Hills has a new Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Coordinator. Deon Morrow comes over to the United Way after time with Flint Hills Technical College. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia ...
Feb 07, 2025 United Way of the Flint Hills CEO Daphne Mertens and Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Coordinator Deon Morrow appeared on KVOE's Talk of Emporia this week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 284 set to choose superintendent finalist candidates Wednesday, hold special meeting Monday
USD 284 Chase County is apparently close to choosing its finalists for superintendent. Board members meet at 7 pm Wednesday, and Board Chair Mike Spinden says the board will select its candidates adva...
Feb 07, 2025 USD 284 Chase County logo.
Drought-free conditions cover slightly larger area for Chase County
The US Drought Monitor's weekly update map hasn't budged much for the KVOE listening area. Thursday's map shows the southern half of Chase County as drought-free. Lyon County and the rest of KVOE's si...
Feb 07, 2025 US Drought Monitor map.
From snow removal to economic development to budgets, city leaders field numerous questions during Thursday's Q&A with City Officials event
Emporians had a chance to visit one-on-one with city administrators, department heads and commissioners on Thursday evening. A number of them took full advantage of the opportunity. Residents began co...
Feb 07, 2025 Emporia Public Works Director Dean Grant (center) and City Attorney Christina Montgomery (right) field questions during Thursday's Q&A with City Officials. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Senate passes property tax constitutional amendment
The Kansas Legislature's efforts to reset property tax policy took another step forward in the Kansas Senate on Thursday. The chamber voted 28-12 in favor of a constitutional amendment designed to cap...
Feb 07, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
One person killed in wreck near Gridley
A crash near Gridley led to the death of one person Wednesday. The Coffey County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a reported wreck near Eighth and Emmer Roads north of Gridley. Deputies det...
Feb 06, 2025 Coffey County Sheriff's Office photo.
