Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Blood Cancer United Student Visionary of Year nominee Sidney B'Hymer organizes fundraising praise concert Sunday
A concert this weekend is raising funds for blood cancer patients -- and raising awareness at the same time. Sidney B'Hymer is a nominee for Student Visionary of the Year through Blood Cancer United a...
Jan 30, 2026 Sidney B'Hymer (left) appeared on KVOE's Morning Show alongside her mother, Karen, to discuss her involvement in the Blood Cancer United Student Visionary of the Year program and a related fundraising concert Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Construction continues for new Rocky Ford bridge
Winter conditions aren't stopping overall processes to build a new Rocky Ford Bridge southeast of Emporia. Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show on Wednesday, says th...
Jan 30, 2026 Lyon County photo.
Cold weather advisory Saturday morning for Chase, Greenwood counties
Friday temperatures won't be bad by late January standards. Saturday morning will be quite cold. Overnight lows will go to around -2 areawide. Northerly gusts up to 20 mph will push wind chills down t...
Jan 30, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Schmidt discusses federal agent policies, crime victim support in monthly KVOE Morning Show interview
The rising tensions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and other large American cities over the use and tactics of federal agents has a lot of residents angry -- and it has Second District Congressman Derek S...
Jan 30, 2026 Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt. Official portrait.
USD 253 approves School Resource Officer MOU with Emporia Police Department
By summer, Emporia Public Schools will have a School Resource Officer available through a new agreement with the Emporia Police Department. Board members voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the SRO...
Jan 30, 2026 City of Emporia graphic.
Electric issues cause Eureka's sixth damaging structure fire since Nov. 22
There has been another damaging structure fire in Eureka. Fire Chief Luke Westerman says firefighters were dispatched to 1316 North Main shortly before 8:15 pm, finding fire in the attic. Crews limite...
Jan 30, 2026 Eureka Fire Department photo.
Borla readies for 'All You Need is Love' concert
Emporia jazz musician Janice Borla is ready for the big day of love, and she's pleased with the response for her Valentine's Night concert coming up soon. Borla is headlining "All You Need is Love" at...
Jan 30, 2026 Janice Borla joined KVOE's Morning Show this week to preview her 'All You Need is Love' concert at the Emporia Arts Center on Feb. 14. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Botanica Floral & Design announces grand opening as work continues at 502 Commercial
Construction and renovations have been underway at 502 Commercial just north of the Lyon County Courthouse for months, and one business is ready to move into a renovated space at that address. Botanic...
Jan 30, 2026 Botanica Floral & Design logo.
CareArc honored for compliance with HRSA programs
CareArc has received a special honor for its compliance with certain federal requirements. CareArc says it was awarded the 2025 Operational Site Visit badge for its full compliance with all health cen...
Jan 30, 2026 KVOE News photo.
First Brands founders charged with fraud, conspiracy; status of Hopkins Manufacturing unclear
The future of Emporia's Hopkins Manufacturing operations is in question with past executives of its parent company now under federal indictment. First Brands founder Patrick James and his brother, for...
Jan 29, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
