Author Archives: Chuck Samples
KVOE's 33rd annual National Teachers Hall of Fame auction coming Thursday
The National Teachers Hall of Fame has its biggest public fundraiser of the year on KVOE's airwaves Thursday evening. The annual auction will take place on KVOE and KVOE.com/TV, with all activities at...
Nov 20, 2024 National Teachers Hall of Fame logo.
89th Seasonal Celebration coming Dec. 11-12
Emporia Public Schools is getting ready for the Seasonal Celebration next month. On KVOE's Showcase with USD 253 Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder, Emporia High Choir Director Sarah Bays said thi...
Nov 20, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Destructive fires Monday, early July under investigation in Lyndon
Lyndon Police and the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office are investigating after a destructive trailer home fire Monday. Lyndon Police Chief David Forkenbrock tells KVOE News fire at 520 West Ninth in...
Nov 19, 2024 Google Maps image.
Special prosecutor mulling information in Marcotte case; process continues towards possible appeal hearing
A decision on formal charges has not yet been made in Osage County when it comes to Lyndon superintendent Brad Marcotte. Officials in Lyndon City Hall say there is no paperwork through the City Prosec...
Nov 19, 2024 Brad Marcotte. USD 421 photo.
Newman Regional physicians discuss importance of services, access with National Rural Health Day on Thursday
National Rural Health Day is coming this week, and two pyysicians at Newman Regional Health discussed the need for extensive medical services in rural settings on KVOE's Morning Show on Tuesday. Origi...
Nov 19, 2024 Newman Regional Health Drs. Kaitlyn Tennyson (left) and Jordan Willis discussed National Rural Health Care Day on KVOE's Morning Show on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia man accused of financially, physically mistreating dependent adult or elder person
An Emporia man has been charged with mistreating a dependent adult or elder person. Jacob Lee Leiszler was arrested Nov. 8 and subsequently charged with two counts of mistreatment, one for alleged phy...
Nov 19, 2024 Jacob Leiszler. Lyon County Jail photo.
Alleged break-in with machete leads to charges in Greenwood County case
Court proceedings are underway in a Greenwood County break-in case. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a Veterans Day call of someone trying to break into a garage in Madison b...
Nov 19, 2024 Clipart Library graphic.
ESU announces scholarship recipients for Capitol Federal, Sauder programs
Emporia State University is celebrating students named as part of two different scholarship programs. ESU recently honored its latest classes of Capitol Federal and Sauder scholars as part of separate...
Nov 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Road views ahead for Lyon County Commission study meeting
Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again" is an apt description of the Lyon County Commission's study meeting Wednesday. Commissioners will convene briefly at the Lyon County Courthouse before three differe...
Nov 19, 2024 Lyon County logo.
Planning Commission meeting to address rezoning of two properties
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has a short agenda for its monthly meeting Tuesday. Board members will have a public hearing on rezoning two addresses, 1116 Constitution ...
Nov 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
