Author Archives: Chuck Samples
STATEHOUSE: Governor proposes $15 minimum wage; House passes Citizens-Only voting amendment
She is open to a Republican plan for ending income taxes on tips, but Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says she has a better plan in mind for Kansas workers. The governor, along with Senate Minority Leader...
Feb 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
USD 386 interviews second superintendent candidate
USD 386 Madison-Virgil is nearing the end of its interview process as it continues working to bring a new superintendent to the district. After interviewing Hartford-Neosho Rapids Principal Lewis Whit...
Feb 06, 2025 Amy Ricks. Courtesy photo.
Reception announced for Emporia State Grand Master Engraver
Residents will have a chance to meet Emporia State University's recently-announced Grand Master Engraver as part of a special reception Friday. Lee Griffiths was recently named as Grand Master Engrave...
Feb 06, 2025 Lee Griffiths. Emporia State University photo.
City Commission authorizes PBC bonds for Emporia fire stations, approves agreements for housing ventures
Revenue Bonds have been approved to fund ongoing work towards Emporia Fire's new headquarters building -- and, possibly, renovations or other steps at Fire Station 2. On Wednesday, city commissioners ...
Feb 05, 2025 Emporia Fire officials turn dirt during the Nov. 20, 2024 groundbreaking ceremony for a new headquarters facility. KVOE News file photo.
Q&A with City Officials set for Thursday
Emporia city leaders are getting ready for the first Q&A with City Officials of the year, which is coming this week. The event is 7 pm Thursday at the White Auditorium Little Theater, highlighted ...
Feb 05, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Along with fundraising, United Way of Flint Hills continues work to reduce food insecurity and homelessness
The United Way of the Flint Hills gets a lot of attention for its annual fundraising drive, but it is heavily involved in several community improvement goals. Mertens highlighted the United Way's work...
Feb 05, 2025 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
Dains proud of Visit Emporia work as he moves to Emporia Spanish Speakers
Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains is proud of his work leading the city's marketing and tourism efforts the last four years. Dains says his time has been "an absolute blast." Dains, who took over the...
Feb 05, 2025 Speaking at last month's Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet, Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains (left) says Emporia is in a good position for tourism and marketing as he departs to lead Emporia Spanish Speakers. KVOE News photo.
Fundraising continues to add new granite tablet at National Memorial to Fallen Educators
As the National Teachers Hall of Fame's inductee selection committee moves towards an official decision on the 2025 induction class, the Hall of Fame is also raising funds for expanding the National M...
Feb 05, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Thin ice glaze possible as winter weather advisories continue areawide
Winter weather advisories continue areawide until 3 p.m. with the risk of a thin glaze of ice and the possibility of related travel issues. National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Gargan urges peo...
Feb 04, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Newman Regional Health reports highest number of monthly baby deliveries in over five years
The Women's Life Center at Newman Regional Health was extremely busy last month. How busy? The team delivered 41 babies, the facility's biggest monthly total since July 2019. Women's Life Center Direc...
Feb 04, 2025 Aydin Deeter and Noah Couch, the proud parents of Kollyns Kyle Couch the first Newman born baby of 2025. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
