Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Homecoming Week in full bloom at Emporia High
It's a busy time for high school Homecoming activities. Emporia High is in the middle of a week's worth of events. The annual bonfire Wednesday evening at Emporia High follows the student body vote on...
Sep 25, 2024 Emporia High graphic.
Madison High ready for Alumni Weekend events
Madison High School has its own Alumni Weekend activities this weekend. Spokesperson Jane Linhart says a change in dates has worked well for the school and its alums. Linhart says all alums are encour...
Sep 25, 2024 USD 386 Madison-Virgil logo.
RDA board to start president search, continue Vision First discussion at special meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors could officially start searching for a permanent president as part of a special meeting next week. The board is gathering...
Sep 25, 2024 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
USGS reports small earthquake near Cedar Point
The US Geological Survey has reported a small earthquake in northwest Chase County. The quake was a magnitude 2.7 and developed about five miles northeast of Cedar Point shortly before 2:15 am Wednesd...
Sep 25, 2024 US Geological Survey map.
Investigation underway into small fire at east Emporia duplex
Damage appears limited after a small fire developed in an east Emporia duplex early Wednesday. The fire was reported around 6:20 am, initially at 118 East Seventh but reset to 1021 Union Apartment 2 a...
Sep 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Prairie Street reopens at West 12th
It took over a week, but repairs are finished on Prairie Street just north of 12th after a major water main break. Prairie reopened late Tuesday after street repairs ended, including surface work. A 2...
Sep 25, 2024 Crews finish repaving the 1200 block of Prairie on Tuesday after a major water main break Sept. 16. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Old Navy opening to shoppers next week
Phase 3 work is wrapping up soon at the Emporia Pavilions retail shopping center. Old Navy will open to the public Oct. 2 before official grand opening activities Oct. 5. Old Navy follows other Phase ...
Sep 24, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County arrest leads to Kansas Attorney General's first prosecution of organized retail crime under 2023 legislation
The Kansas Attorney General's Office is highlighting a recent Lyon County arrest. Attorney General Kris Kobach has announced formal charges against Demetrius Lamont Odom, a resident of Decader, Georgi...
Sep 24, 2024 Demetrius Odom. Lyon County Jail photo.
Harmon on new position with Kansas National Guard: 'I love this job'
Emporian and longtime National Guard soldier Steve Harmon is relishing his new role. Harmon was recently installed as the Kansas Army National Guard's Command Senior Enlisted Leader. This puts him in ...
Sep 24, 2024 Steve Harmon (front left) answers questions during the 20129 Freedom Fest activities. Harmon, a longtime National Guard soldier, was recently named as Command Senior Enlisted Leader in charge of professional development, moral, training and welfare for Army and Air National Guard enlisted soldiers. KVOE News file photo.
Recovery in the Park highlights individual successes in addiction recovery, Corner House's merger with CrossWinds
Recovery in the Park this upcoming weekend is drawing attention to positive life changes for those locally addicted to drugs and alcohol. It's also highlighting a huge change for the organizing agency...
Sep 24, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
