Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Kansas lawmakers pass 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in schools
During her State of the State address back in January, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly called for lawmakers to pass limits on cell phone use in schools. Lawmakers have complied. Both the Kansas House and ...
Mar 11, 2026 Wave.video photo.
Salvation Army emergency services seeing more interest after Hopkins Manufacturing shutdown
All facets of local Salvation Army operations are busy as we get into spring, and Capt. Mylie Hadden says one category is seeing more interest than normal recently. The food pantry has seen consistent...
Mar 11, 2026 Salvation Army logo.
Smishing scam again targeting KDOT, Department of Revenue
Last year, scams began harassing the Kansas Department of Transportation and Kansas Turnpike Authority on a semi-regular basis. The overall scam effort has returned. Both KDOT and the Kansas Departmen...
Mar 11, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Busy Tuesday afternoon for Emporia Fire
Emporia Fire had a busy Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters put out a small leaf fire in the 800 block of Walnut shortly after 3 pm, following that incident with a response to a vehicle fire at 377 West U...
Mar 10, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Argabright concerned about 'deficit spending' as conference committee works on state budget
The details are different, but the underlying concern is the same after the Kansas House and Senate passed separate budget versions over the last two weeks. The concern: balancing revenues versus expe...
Mar 10, 2026 Mike Argabright. Kansas Legislature photo.
Visit Emporia announces Tourism Grant awardees
Visit Emporia has announced one round of recipients for its Tourism Grants. Director Matt Fowler says the goal is to use part of the city's transient guest tax revenues to generate more such money thr...
Mar 10, 2026 Visit Emporia logo.
Healthy rainfall, no severe weather with Tuesday night storms
There was brief heavy rainfall, but there weren't any severe weather reports after a slight risk evening Tuesday. Storms began moving into the KVOE listening area after 8 pm, eventually causing severe...
Mar 10, 2026 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
USD 252 considering options for girls athletics at Hartford
How best to proceed with girls sports in Hartford was a main discussion point for USD 252 Southern Lyon County board members Monday night. The discussion is in its early stages after the girls basketb...
Mar 10, 2026 Wave.video photo.
RDA board meeting to feature update on Flint Hills Economic Alliance, review of agency finances
Reviews and updates are the main points of business for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors meeting Friday. Board members will discuss the RDA's financial re...
Mar 10, 2026 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
Facilities discussion to continue Wednesday for USD 251 board
More discussions connected to new facilities are ahead for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education this week. At Wednesday night's meeting, the board will continue discussing the process and ...
Mar 10, 2026 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
