Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Pickup destroyed by fire at KTA Emporia service exit
No injuries were reported, but a pickup truck is a total loss after a fire Sunday afternoon. Emporia Fire responded to the Kansas Turnpike Emporia service exit at mile marker 132 after noon. Battalion...
Feb 15, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Horst, Mlynar explain developments, processes in Bird/Anderson murder investigations
The murders of Sandra Bird and Martin Anderson are over 40 years in the past, but the story still captivates residents locally and nationally. A case in point took place at Emporia State University's ...
Feb 15, 2026 Former Emporia Gazette reporters Bobbi Mlynar (left) and Nancy Horst prepare to speak to a full first floor at the Emporia State University William Allen White Library about their reporting of the 1983 murders of Sandra Bird and Martin Anderson. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Abundant Harvest zoning change ahead for Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting
The Lyon County Board of Zoning Appeals and Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meet Tuesday. The BZA has one agenda item, a request for variances, including the maximum sigh height and the number o...
Feb 15, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rec Commission with numerous updates for Monday's meeting
The Emporia Recreation Commission has updates on several items during its monthly meeting Monday. Board members will discuss a transient guest tax grant, with separate discussions about an elevator ma...
Feb 15, 2026 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Argabright focuses on tax policy, pharmacy pricing in KVOE Morning Show interview Friday
Tax matters and pharmaceutical policy are front and center for 17th District Senator Mike Argabright as the Kansas Legislature approaches the second half of the session. On KVOE's Newsmaker segment Fr...
Feb 13, 2026 Mike Argabright. Kansas Legislature photo.
USD 251 begins talks on adding construction manager at-risk as potential new facility process moves ahead
As an architect begins developing graphics and renderings for possible new facilities, USD 251 North Lyon County began formally discussing a possible additional partner for the process. Board members ...
Feb 13, 2026 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Prairie Paws holding special vaccination, microchip event
Emporia's Prairie Paws Animal Shelter has a special event for pets needing shots and other items. Prairie Paws has connected with the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Outreach Program to offer a...
Feb 13, 2026 Prairie Paws Animal Shelter logo.
Day of Giving passes goals, shatters 2025 mark for ESU
Heading into Emporia State University's annual Founders Day activities at lunchtime Friday, ESU is celebrating a new level of community engagement, in a manner of speaking. ESU generated over $315,000...
Feb 13, 2026 Emporia State University graphic.
Southeast Transmission work expanding in downtown Emporia
Another intersection closure is coming soon for Emporia's Southeast Transmission waterline replacement project. First Avenue will close at Mechanic next week for construction and will likely be closed...
Feb 13, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Forest Service's guidance to limit unplanned grass fires: 'Prepare before you drop the match'
As the state's Wildfire Awareness Week draws to a close Friday, the Kansas Forest Service is asking residents to do their part in reducing the risk of unplanned wildland fires. Grass fires are commonp...
Feb 12, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
