Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Evergy customers warned of payment scam
An old scam revolving around utility payments is circulating again. The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center says it's getting reports of people claiming to be with Evergy -- but telling custom...
Aug 09, 2022 Evergy logo.
RDA board meeting Friday
The Regional Development Association's Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting Friday morning. RDA President Chuck Scott will give his monthly report, followed by an update from the RDA's Bus...
Aug 09, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Premium Sale: Aug. 8, 2022
The Fairgrounds Show Arena was packed with people, animals and emotions for the annual premium sale Monday. 4H sale participants included Stormee Gasche, who had a steer up for sale. Top-Selling Premi...
Aug 09, 2022 Goats were the first animals up for bidding at the Lyon County 4H Premium Sale on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Round Robin: Aug. 8. 2022
4H participants gathered at the Fairgrounds Show Arena for the annual Round Robin event Monday morning. Keilee Finnerty says the round robin, where several animals get shown, is a good experience all ...
Aug 09, 2022 Participants follow their hogs during the annual Round Robin on Monday at the Lyon County Fair. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
UPDATE: Vendor formula error leads to inaccuracies in Lyon County's 2022 notice of estimate property taxes
A formula error is being listed as the cause of an error in Lyon County's 2022 property tax notice. Monday night, Emporia Communications Manager Christine Johnson issued a news release saying the city...
Aug 08, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Governor touts statewide economic plan during Prosperity on the Plains tour stop at Emporia's Simmons plant
Simmons Pet Food's recent expansion announcement in Emporia brought Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to town Monday as her Prosperity on the Plains tour continues. By early 2024, the Emporia plant could ha...
Aug 08, 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (center, black outfit) is flanked by Simmons corporate officials and employees during a tour stop in Emporia on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 board set to review Simmons bid for Maynard Early Childhood Center
The future of Maynard Early Childhood Center is up for discussion -- and possible action -- by the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education this week. The district will consider a proposal from Simmons Pet ...
Aug 08, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
United Way accepting RSVPs for campaign kickoff
The United Way of the Flint Hills will officially launch its annual fundraising campaign later this month. United Way CEO Mickey Edwards says things are busy now, both for the official campaign kickof...
Aug 08, 2022 United Way of the Flint Hills graphic.
Democrat Patrick Schmidt stops in Emporia during campaign for Second Congressional District
As most of the KVOE listening area joins the Second Congressional District next year, Democrat Patrick Schmidt is getting out and about to meet potential constituents. Schmidt is a former intelligence...
Aug 08, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Turnpike Authority announces contracts for bridge painting, cashless toll zone construction
The Kansas Turnpike Authority has awarded a bid for painting several bridges in Chase County. Linder Painting of Lincoln, Nebraska, won the contract with a bid of $489,000. Painting will take place on...
Aug 08, 2022 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
