Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Fire danger, strong wind and severe storms all part of this week's forecast
A lot of wind is coming to the KVOE listening area to start the week. Southerly wind gusts could be between 40-50 mph areawide Monday and Tuesday, with gusts between 30-40 mph Monday night, Tuesday ni...
Oct 28, 2024 Firefighters battle a grass fire that developed northeast of Cedar Point on Thursday. The fire danger is elevated areawide to start this week. Scott Wiltse/Chase County Emergency Management.
Arraignment, possible plea ahead in Coffey County indecent liberties case
Court proceedings are scheduled this week in the case of a former Coffey County teacher accused of sexually abusing two teenagers several years ago. Michael Vander Linden was originally set for arraig...
Oct 28, 2024 Michael Vander Linden
Coffey County Jail Photo.
Red flag warnings in place for portions of KVOE listening area with extreme fire danger possible to begin work week
Red flag warnings are beginning to pop up across the KVOE listening area with high fire danger expected to start the work week. Both Chase and Morris counties are now under red flag warnings from noon...
Oct 27, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
Downtown Emporia Saturday: Dia de los Muertos, Trick or Treat, Buckets N Boards
Downtown Emporia was teeming with activities Saturday. Commercial Street had several events, including the Dia de los Muertos parade and festival, with activities like music, dance, food, a fire show ...
Oct 27, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Farmers Market closes out successful regular season
Fall is a transitional time in general terms, and that is certainly the case for the Emporia Farmers Market. The season is transitioning from regular market activities to the now-traditional winter ma...
Oct 27, 2024 Emporia Farmers Market Coordinator Trisha Fullerton rings the ceremonial bell to open the final regular-season market of the year Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Turnout solid for Eastside Community Group fish fry
Residents gathered at the Lee Beran Recreation Center on Saturday to enjoy a good meal and raise funds at the same time. The Eastside Community Group held its fall fish fry, and spokesperson Arthur Lo...
Oct 27, 2024 Members of the Eastside Community Group prepare meals during the group's fall fish fry Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Missing man found, according to Coffey County deputies
A man reported missing Friday night in Coffey County was found safe Saturday. Coffey County deputies began asking for the public's help in finding Shemaiyah Young late Friday night after he had last b...
Oct 26, 2024 Shemaiyah Young. Coffey County Sheriff's Office.
Lyon County attempted murder case now in jury's hands
An Emporia man facing attempted murder and over 20 other counts is now waiting for a jury's verdict. The jury in the criminal case against Travis Wade Westcott officially got the case around mid-after...
Oct 26, 2024 Travis Wade Westcott. Lyon County Jail photo.
Hearings delayed for ESU professors initially fired during 2022 restructuring
Hearings for seven Emporia State University professors initially terminated as part of a massive restructuring and reinvestment process two years ago will now take place next year. Michael Behrens, Ro...
Oct 26, 2024 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
Cottonwood Falls residents hurt in Butler County crash
Two Cottonwood Falls residents were hurt during a rollover crash in Butler County on Friday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash involving 43-year-old Bobby Shortino and 18-year-old Michael...
Oct 26, 2024 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
