Author Archives: Chuck Samples
David Traylor Zoo begins Adopt an Animal program for holidays
The David Traylor Zoo has several ways for you and your family to get into the holiday spirit this month. First off are the regular zoo hours from 10 am to 4:30 pm every day. There are also the upcomi...
Dec 01, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Union Street Social to close next month; owners announce plans for new downtown restaurant next year
A popular Emporia restaurant is closing, but owners have plans to keep serving the community through another culinary model. Owners of Union Street Social posted Saturday the last day of the restauran...
Nov 30, 2025 Union Street Social photo.
House safety a key issue for Emporia Fire with season's first taste of winter underway
At least for now, our relatively mild fall has a taste of winter attached. Light snowfall and winter-like temperatures, including lows in the teens for much of the upcoming week, mean a lot of furnace...
Nov 30, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Russia-Ukraine politics, sedition discussion on Schmidt's mind for monthly KVOE Morning Show visit
Even with negotiations ongoing, the war between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of ending anytime soon. Top Ukraine advisors are in the United States this week for peace plan negotiations, although ...
Nov 30, 2025 Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt. Official portrait.
No long-term travel impacts expected following first snowfall of the season Monday; City of Emporia announces warming shelters with overnight lows below 20 expected Monday into Tuesday
Local officials are confident the first snowfall of the season will not lead to any long-term travel impacts. According to Emporia Public Works Director Dean Grant, the amount of salt put down, couple...
Nov 30, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Mertens' upcoming move means search soon for United Way of Flint Hills executive director
United Way of the Flint Hills Director Daphne Mertens will be moving out of her current role because of a move to another state. On Saturday, Mertens confirmed a social media post saying her husband, ...
Nov 29, 2025 Daphne Mertens. United Way of the Flint Hills photo.
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS through Nov. 30, 2025
The following schedule adjustments have been announced: *ESB Financial Holiday Plaza ice skating rink is closed Saturday. Tentative hours Sunday will be 1-8 pm. If you have a closing, cancellation, po...
Nov 29, 2025 KVOE News graphic.
Schmidt concerned about ag funding policy developments as part of larger budget picture
Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt took some time to update KVOE listeners on agriculture policy and overall budgeting as part of his monthly visit on the KVOE Morning Show on Friday. The five-year Farm...
Nov 28, 2025 K-State Research and Extension photo.
Flint Hills Optimists open annual Tree Lot fundraiser
Holidays are times for traditions, both for people and community organizations. The Flint Hills Optimists have opened up their major holiday tradition in the Christmas Tree Lot fundraiser at Guion's S...
Nov 28, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Raw Saturday, including wind advisory, a prelude to light accumulating snowfall possible Monday
Blustery conditions anticipated Saturday have led to a wind advisory for Lyon, Chase and Morris counties. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 9 am to 6 pm. Wind gusts of up to...
Nov 28, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
