Author Archives: Chuck Samples
RDA continues early process towards new president
A job description for the next leader of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas could be ready to publicize early next year. Following the RDA Board of Directors monthly meeting F...
Dec 14, 2024 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
State Fire Marshal: Still leads to follow after destructive house fire in Olpe
Two weeks after fire destroyed a house in Olpe, the investigation continues into its cause and origination point. The Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal has been leading the investigation for the vas...
Dec 14, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Area high school students honored at Emporia State with Jones Premier scholarships
Six area high school students now have tuition and all college expenses at Emporia State University fully paid after an announcement by ESU on Friday. Students receiving Jones Premier scholarships are...
Dec 14, 2024 Gabriela Arevalo (third from right) was named an Emporia State Jones Premier Scholar during an announcement at Emporia High School. Emporia State University photo.
Former Emporia High debate coach sues USD 253
A former teacher in Emporia who had his contract terminated earlier this year is now suing the district. Adam Moore filed his lawsuit in federal court Wednesday. The 10-page lawsuit indicates Moore's ...
Dec 13, 2024 Adam Moore awaits a decision on his employment termination appeal from the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education in March 2024. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Meadowlark Press to mark 10th anniversary Sunday
Meadowlark Press is celebrating a milestone this weekend. The publisher has a 10-year anniversary celebration -- appriopriately enough, at the Emporia Public Library. Activities include chances to mee...
Dec 13, 2024 Meadowlark Press graphic.
SOS again benefiting from Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids
Fundraising continues for the annual Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids event for SOS. As has been the case for years, residents can donate money for a chance to win a ring from Kari's Diamonds and Bridal...
Dec 13, 2024 Kari's Diamonds and Bridal graphic.
89th Seasonal Celebration brings world to Emporia
As it has been doing for nearly 90 years, USD 253 brought the world to Emporia as part of the Seasonal Celebration. The two-day celebration ended Thursday with a better-than-hourlong performance from ...
Dec 13, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'Like a Hallmark movie:' Allen ready for Hometown Christmas event
The town of Allen will be busy Friday evening for its Hometown Christmas. Organizer Janet Bathurst credited members of the Allen Methodist Church for the overall idea. Hometown Christmas is also being...
Dec 13, 2024 Courtesy graphic.
TYSON/HOLIDAY RESORT: Emporiaopportunity.com updated to meet current needs; all Holiday Resort residents now with new homes
Information designed to benefit workers displaced through the Holiday Resort and Tyson Foods closure announcements from last week have a new place to get the information they need. The emporiaopportun...
Dec 12, 2024 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce graphic.
Daugherty touts agreements between FHTC and ESU after Hush letter to RDA indicating possible forced affiliation
Letters to Regional Development Association Interim President Jim Witt from Emporia State University President Ken Hush and Flint Hills Technical College President Caron Daugherty earlier this fall in...
Dec 12, 2024 KVOE News file photos.
