Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Lyon County applying to fund two projects through Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan
Now that the city of Emporia and Lyon County are among local entities that have signed off on the Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan, Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell says there are ...
Feb 20, 2026 Lyon County is applying for Hazard Mitigation funds to build a storm shelter at Little Lyons Childcare (pictured) and to install a storm siren in Thorndale. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Farmer Bridge enrollment period begins Monday
There is an enrollment period underway soon for the USDA's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says ag producers can begin enrolling Monday through April 17. Farmers and ranc...
Feb 20, 2026 US Department of Agriculture graphic.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office noting latest circulation of jury scam
Jury scams are now becoming commonplace nationwide. And there is another circulation happening locally. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office now says it has received "multiple" reports of people being con...
Feb 20, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Light snowfall possible by Friday night
Snowflakes are a decent bet across the KVOE listening area Friday night. Accumulating snowfall is not. There is currently a moderate chance of snowfall areawide, essentially from mid-evening Friday to...
Feb 20, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Lyon County K-9 Ace to receive protective vest after recent donation
Lyon County's new K-9 is getting new equipment. The Sheriff's Office says Ace will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a donation from the non-profit entity Vested Interest in K9s Inc. ...
Feb 20, 2026 Lyon County K-9 Ace poses with partner Deputy Nathan Rankin. Lyon County Sheriff's Office photo.
Services set for Dr Jim Geitz, 79
Dr James Geitz, a longtime local physician, has passed away. Geitz, 79, passed away at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. Born in St Louis, Missouri, Geitz was a physician at Intern...
Feb 20, 2026 Dr Jim Geitz. Photo courtesy Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
Marshall visits Emporia Livestock Sales to discuss ag policy
US Senator Roger Marshall has been hopscotching the state the past couple weeks as part of his Four Corners, 50 Counties tour. Thursday's stops included one in Emporia. Marshall spent about 45 minutes...
Feb 19, 2026 US Senator Roger Marshall (left) talks with Emporia Livestock Sales owner Brody Peak on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
John North Ford donates $20,000 to FHTC Advancing Tomorrow campaign
Flint Hills Technical College has another significant donation to its Advancing Tomorrow capital campaign. John North Ford is contributing $20,000 to bolster the campaign, designed to strengthen the w...
Feb 19, 2026 Flint Hills Technical College logo.
Regal Plumb hosting Founders Day event on behalf of Southwick House
As Southwick House continues fundraising for a new transitional housing facility, the longstanding home of its predecessor has a special event this weekend to update the different processes involved. ...
Feb 19, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Main Street ready for Public Improvement Auction
Emporia Main Street is in auction mode for this weekend. The annual Public Improvement Auction takes place Saturday evening. Main Street Director Casey Woods says it is always a good time for a variet...
Feb 19, 2026 Emporia Main Street graphic.
