Author Archives: Chuck Samples
WEATHER: Heat advisories return areawide
The steambath has returned. After a relatively mild and damp week last week, sultry conditions returned in force Sunday with a high of 94 and peak heat index of 104. Hot, sticky conditions will contin...
Aug 01, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Clothing and Fashion Revue: July 30, 2022
The Fashion Revue closed down a busy day of 4H events Saturday. Braeden Hoelting's outfit was inspired by his hometown. The Fashion Revue closed the day, while judging for clothing construction starte...
Aug 01, 2022 Participants in the 2022 Fashion Revue model their selections after Saturday's event. Corinne Patterson/Lyon County Extension.
Hand Pet and Cat shows: July 29, 2022
A pair of multi-time winners were back at the top of the leaderboard for the Hand Pet and Cat shows Friday. Morgan McCoy brought her guinea pig, Maggie, and won Hand Pet grand champion for the fourth ...
Aug 01, 2022 Clara Patterson was all smiles after winning the cat event for the third straight year. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Dog show: July 29, 2022
It's been the traditional opener for years, and once again the dog show kicked off the 4H show schedule at the 2022 Lyon County Fair. Cooper Spade had the champion dog for obedience, Rue. Spade says i...
Aug 01, 2022 BreAnna Gasche claimed the champion pre-novice B obedience dog and also scored reserve champion honors in obedience and showmanship Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Jones Aquatic Center celebrates 20 years of family-friendly fun
Despite relatively mild conditions, the Jones Aquatic Center was busy for its 20th anniversary party Saturday. Activities included free swim and access to other amenities like the lazy river, slides a...
Jul 31, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Aaron Carter stops at Emporia Granada Theatre
Two-plus decades of rap and R&B came to the Emporia Granada on Saturday, courtesy of Aaron Carter and special guests Chedda, Grizz Lee and Socky. Carter has been performing since the mid-1990s and has...
Jul 30, 2022 Aaron Carter begins his performance at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Minimal damage reported, but Emporia's Panda Express to be closed short-term after Saturday fire
Emporia Fire responded to a small restaurant fire Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to Panda Express shortly before 4 pm after a wok caught fire. An employee used an extinguisher to get...
Jul 30, 2022 Emporia Fire begins investigating after a small fire was reported at Panda Express on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CARNEGIE LIBRARY: Emporia Public Library pushing to move back in -- but considering other options if that doesn't happen
Emporia city commissioners have a decision ahead on the future of the Carnegie Library. The bid deadline has now passed, with publicized interest from Jason and Cassie Heffron to turn the building int...
Jul 30, 2022 Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
TURNPIKE CRASH: Driver hits center barrier wall, drives through cutout portion in construction zone
An apparent miscalculation led to Saturday's injury crash southwest of Emporia on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck on the Kansas Turnpike near mile marker 123 happened just after 9 a...
Jul 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Demolition starts at former Hornets Pointe building
Demolition is taking the weekend off but will likely resume Monday on the former Hornets Pointe apartment complex. Demolition is in the early stages, and as of the weekend, much of the second floor ha...
Jul 30, 2022 Demolition of the former Hornets Pointe apartment building should be completed before Emporia State Unversity begins classes Aug. 22. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
