Author Archives: Chuck Samples
ESU's PAROC gets unofficial 5-year birthday present: accolades from Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education
Emporia State University's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center recently got an unplanned birthday present. The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education recognized PAROC...
Mar 24, 2026 Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center. KVOE News file photo.
Resurfacing ahead on K-278 near Melvern Lake
Milling and overlay work officially begins next week on a state highway in Osage County. Kansas Highway 278 will see work on the north side of Melvern Lake. Eventually, work will stretch 3 miles from ...
Mar 24, 2026 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
Wranglers on the Rocks generates over $1,200 for FHTC as Gala Benefit and Auction approaches
Flint Hills Technical College recently ended one fundraiser and is in the final stages of planning for another. The college raised over $1,200 for scholarships and other student needs as part of the W...
Mar 24, 2026 Flint Hills Technical College logo.
Court process set to begin Wednesday for man accused of trafficking meth into Lyon County Jail
A first court appearance is ahead this week for a man charged with trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. Keenan Linneman goes to court Wednesday. Linneman is charged with trafficking an...
Mar 24, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Plans taking shape for new public recreation center, renovated Lee Beran Recreation Center
Several key details are yet to be developed, but the plan for a new public recreation center and a renovated Lee Beran Rec Center is taking shape. Steering Committee members on Monday discussed a $22 ...
Mar 24, 2026 Members of the Emporia Recreation Commission Steering Committee view a presentation during Monday's meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Mitchell appealing ruling in 2021 traffic death of fellow Emporian -- even with sentence vacated
Devawn Mitchell is appealing again -- even though his sentence in the traffic death of Steve Henry five years ago has been vacated for now. Mitchell was convicted of killing Henry during a crash on We...
Mar 23, 2026 Devawn Mitchell. Lyon County Jail photo.
Cheever accepts no-contest contraband plea in Leavenworth County as capital murder appeal awaits ruling
While waiting for a decision on his capital murder appeal in Greenwood County, Scott Cheever has accepted a plea agreement for a case developing out of Leavenworth County. Cheever, 44, pleaded no cont...
Mar 23, 2026 Scott Cheever. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Court process begins in Lyon County for man accused of aggravated kidnapping
Court processes are in the early stages for a man accused of aggravated kidnapping and other crimes. Michael Baldridge was initially charged after an alleged incident involving an assault rifle Jan. 2...
Mar 23, 2026 Clipart Library graphic.
Job and Resource Fair coming Wednesday
People who have recently lost jobs or who are simply looking for their next employer are encouraged to attend the city's latest Job and Resource Fair this week. Kansas WorkforceONE Digital Communicati...
Mar 23, 2026 Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building. KVOE News file photo.
Hendricks installed as Kansas Masons Grand Master
Longtime Emporia Mason Dave Hendricks is now leading the state organization. On Saturday, Hendricks was installed as Grand Master of Masons for the state. Hendricks has over 30 years of leadership wit...
Mar 23, 2026 Dave Hendricks (center) was installed as Kansas Masons Grand Master this past weekend. Felts Photos.
