Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Triple-digit heat expected Tuesday, both weekend days
Air temperatures at or above 100 degrees are possible several times this week. The first of those times is Tuesday, when air temperatures are expected to reach 101 and heat index readings could go abo...
Jul 18, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Atmosphere relaxed for Gravel City Night Out
Cyclists from almost all ages enjoyed themselves during the Gravel City Night Out on Saturday. Garret Hammond of Olpe was the youngest participant in the 50-mile ride. He says he was glad to finish, g...
Jul 17, 2022 Cyclists prepare to begin the 2022 Gravel City Night Out on Saturday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Ideas already under discussion for 2023 Emporia High Apella all-class reunion
There's a good foundation for growth after the first Emporia High all-class Apella reunion. Organizer Casey Woods says there were several reasons for an all-class format, including a reflection of the...
Jul 17, 2022 Tom Page and Friends perform at Radius Brewing as part of the first Emporia High Apella all-class reunion activities Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Spafford news conference set for 2 pm Monday
Emporia State University's new athletics director will officially be introduced to the community Monday. ESU has a news conference at 2 pm for David Spafford, who was announced as the new athletics di...
Jul 17, 2022 Emporia State Athletics graphic.
Royals lose 6-5 in extra innings in Toronto
In a back-and-forth affair, Toronto had the last at-bat and the last laugh, defeating Kansas City 6-5 in 10 innings Saturday. The Royals led 1-0 and 3-1, but the Blue Jays came back both those times. ...
Jul 17, 2022
Emporia Juniors split twinbill with Andover
The Emporia Juniors baseball team split a doubleheader with Andover on the road Saturday. Emporia cruised to a 10-0 win in the opener. The Juniors jumped to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, increased t...
Jul 17, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
McIlroy, Hovland gain some separation heading into British Open final round
The final round of the British Open takes place Sunday at St. Andrews. Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, tied for third at the end of two rounds, now share the lead headed into the final round. Both sh...
Jul 17, 2022 British Open logo.
FOOTBALL: Baylor picked to win Big 12, K-State fifth, KU 10th
Baylor is the media's choice to win the Big 12 football championship come December. The Bears won the Big 12 crown last year. They received 17 first-place votes in the poll and tallied 365 points. Okl...
Jul 17, 2022 Big 12 logo.
ESU BUZZ: Refer a Hornet program gets incentives
Emporia State University is hoping to reverse a decline in enrollment -- in part by incentivizing a referral program. Director of Admissions Lydia Barnhart said the overall Refer a Hornet program has ...
Jul 16, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Congress ends waivers for school meal costs
During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents of school-aged children had some peace of mind with meals because they didn't have to pay. That's changing. Congress did not extend federal school waivers, so the...
Jul 16, 2022 USD 253 Emporia photo.
