Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Suspects in alleged July shooting incident at Eastgate Plaza complex up for hearings Wednesday
Two men accused of being involved in a shooting in southeast Emporia nearly two months ago have preliminary hearings in Lyon County District Court this week. Shedrick Williams, 27, and Keno Hopkins, 2...
Sep 12, 2022 Keno Hopkins (left), Shedrick Williams. Lyon County Jail photos.
Homeland Security Investigations asking parents to monitor children's online activities after recent child pornography cases go public
Recent cases of alleged child pornography have a federal agency asking parents to step up their monitoring of children. Homeland Security Investigations, a department in Immigrations and Customs Enfor...
Sep 12, 2022 iGuardians logo.
CareArc announces Oct. 7 as date for annual drive-thru flu shot clinic
Flu shots are becoming more prevalent in the area, and county health departments are starting to schedule special clinics to get the public vaccinated. CareArc has its annual drive-thru flu shot clini...
Sep 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Words Save Lives set for Tuesday
Emporia is joining a fast-growing list of cities across Kansas taking part in a new event designed to increase awareness about suicide. Words Save Lives is bringing music, poetry, comedy and the arts ...
Sep 12, 2022 Words Save Lives graphic.
Area, state law enforcement agencies investigating after alleged domestic incident leads to self-inflicted wound in Chase County
Chase County deputies are investigating after an alleged domestic incident led to the discovery of a dead person inside a Cottonwood Falls home. Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh says deputies responde...
Sep 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Great American Market packs Emporia's Commercial Street with vendors, shoppers
Rain may have wrapped things up a bit early for Emporia's Great American Market, but it was still a banner event. Main Street Community Engagement Coordinator Jessica Buchholz says there was a fun atm...
Sep 11, 2022 Thousands of shoppers and over 160 vendors crammed Commercial Street north of Sixth for the Great American Market on Saturday. Casey Woods/Emporia Main Street.
No Coast Film Fest organizers looking to add production company to growing film scene in Emporia
With the fourth annual No Coast Film Festival coming to a close Sunday afternoon, what's next for years five and beyond? Spokesman Jonny Leach has an idea. This is the first year information workshops...
Sep 11, 2022 No Coast Film Festival activities shift from the Emporia Granada Theatre (pictured) to Emporia State University on Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Pride permeates All Veterans Golf Tournament
There will be more of Emporia's All Veterans Tribute activities in November, but the activity slate kicked off Saturday with the 18th annual All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament at the Emporia Golf Co...
Sep 11, 2022 Golfers prepare to begin the 2022 All Veterans Golf Tournament on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Big on the Block draws attention to efforts of Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County had to make some last-minute adjustments to its second annual Big on the Block event Saturday. Originally set to be an outdoor affair, the event wen...
Sep 11, 2022 Annie Up performs at Big on the Block on Saturday. Jacque Wellnitz/Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County.
Light to moderate rain totals after Saturday showers, thundershowers
There was some much-needed rainfall across the KVOE listening area Saturday. The problem is a lot more is needed than what we got to break the moderate and severe drought in place for weeks. The KVOE ...
Sep 10, 2022 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
