Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Training concludes for EFD Swift Water Rescue Team
The Emporia Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team is done with its latest round of training. Fire Capt. and team leader Ben Lienemann says the training this week was a refresher for most of the te...
Apr 30, 2026 Members of the Emporia Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team perform a training exercise in the Cottonwood River on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Cinco de Mayo has full activity list Saturday
Downtown Emporia will be festive Saturday as Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow holds its annual Cinco de Mayo festival. Board President Mike Torres says the 800 block of Commercial will be blocked off f...
Apr 30, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
La Grind bringing hundreds of cyclists to Emporia this weekend
Riding conditions should be good for La Grind, launching Saturday and Sunday from downtown Emporia. High temperatures will be in the mid-60s Saturday and low 80s Sunday. Race organizer Tom Hayden does...
Apr 30, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Former ESU professor among 3 finalists for Dean of School of Business and Technology
Over the next week-plus, Emporia State University will bring three finalists for Dean of the School of Business and Technology to campus. The process begins Thursday afternoon with Derek Yonai, the cu...
Apr 30, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Building On campaign approved by NRH Board of Trustees
Newman Regional Health is launching a major capital campaign that will lead to big changes. Board of Trustees members unanimously approved a resolution to start the Building On campaign as part of Wed...
Apr 29, 2026 Newman Regional Health CEO Cathy Pimple discusses construction and demolition plans for the hospital as part of the Building On campaign approved by the hospital's Board of Trustees on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Natatorium closed until further notice at Lee Beran Rec Center
The Lee Beran Recreation Center's indoor pool has suddenly closed. The Emporia Recreation Commission says the pump is not functioning and may need a rebuild. As a result, the natatorium is closed unti...
Apr 29, 2026 Lee Beran Recreation Center Indoor Pool.
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Lyon County deputies begin using new shooting range
Lyon County's Law Enforcement Shooting Range is now in use. Deputies were involved in qualification training at 2985 West South on Wednesday, two weeks after the county officially took ownership of th...
Apr 29, 2026 Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope fires at a target at the county's new shooting range Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County roads repaired after recent flooding
Lyon County roads damaged by flooding earlier this week have reopened. A handful of roads, mainly in northwest and north-central parts of the county, were barricaded after 2 to nearly 3 inches of rain...
Apr 29, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
NRH Board of Trustees plans more conversations for Building On capital campaign Wednesday
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees will get an update on a potential capital campaign as part of its monthly Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday. Hospital leaders have been discussing a sign...
Apr 29, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Hilbish selected for NRA Board of Directors
Emporian Megan Hilbish is now on the National Rifle Association Board of Directors. Hilbish says she filed an application last year. Then she had to wait until the Nominating Commission handled its ow...
Apr 29, 2026 Emporian Megan Hilbish was elected to the National Rifle Association Board of Directors this month. Courtesy photo/Megan Hilbish.
