Author Archives: Chuck Samples

Thunderstorms didn't reach severe levels Friday night, but they caused some issues as they moved across the KVOE listening area. Storms caused close to 75 Evergy customers in Emporia to lose power, al...

Chalk Fest is set to fill part of downtown Emporia with art Saturday -- even if it rains heavily. Activities are set to take place in the 800 block of Commercial between 8 am and 5 pm. Emporia Arts Ce...

Flinthills Mall is getting ready for its Fall Food Truck Rally. Food-a-Palooza begins at 11 am, and spokesperson Nicole Lipson says there will be a lot of variety. *Lazy Butt BBQ *Hogman's Barbecue *G...

The latest tenant is officially open at the Emporia Pavilions. Maurices has been open for a week, but the store had grand opening activities Thursday, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The store ha...

Work continues towards finding a cure for ALS, and fundraising locally hits a high point Saturday with the annual Walk to Defeat ALS. Organizer Kelly Bosak says there have been some hopeful developmen...

Emporia native Jack Mouse filled the world with music, and the Emporia Granada Theatre will be full of music in his honor and memory this weekend. There will be a special Jack Mouse Legacy Concert sta...

Sundays at the Site is concluding this weekend. Poetry on the Porch 18 will be from 2-3 pm, featuring readings from Emporia State English and Modern Languages Professor Kevin Rabas and others. Activit...

The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is gearing up for a new community event this weekend. Victory on the Prairie will take place from 10 am to 4 pm. The event is focused on how rural Kansans helpe...

Homecoming activities at Emporia State University will include recognitions of several people and organizations for their contributions. Retiring State Senator Jeff Longbine and his wife, Gwen, will r...

Emporia Fire dealt with a pair of fire-related calls Thursday night. Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says crews were dispatched to Dillons for a reported structure fire shortly after 11:30 pm. Steinlag...