Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Emporia State University marks 50th anniversary of May Massee Collection
Fifty years after it was dedicated at Emporia State University, the Special Collections and Archives Department celebrated the May Massee Collection of children's literature materials. Libraries and A...
Jun 18, 2022 Families enjoyed some special time together during Emporia State University's 50th anniversary celebration of the May Massee Collection on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
First Emporia Garden Tour in three years held Saturday
Residents from across the area took part in the Lyon County Extension Master Gardeners' first Emporia Garden Tour in three years Saturday. Rick and Colleen Mitchell had three properties up for viewing...
Jun 18, 2022 Residents attending the 2022 Emporia Garden Tour had a lot to take in Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Police report in Bowyer crash indicates victim failed to yield, walking against traffic at time of wreck
The report from a fatal crash involving Emporia native and former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer indicates the victim failed to yield shortly before she was struck. The report obtained by KVOE News from t...
Jun 18, 2022 Emporia native and current Fox Sports racing analyst Clint Bowyer (center) was involved in a fatal crash June 5, according to the Lake Ozark, Missouri, Police Department. KVOE News file photo.
Heat watch replaced by heat advisory for Saturday -- but still in place Sunday and Monday
Hot and sticky conditions remain across the KVOE listening area, but at least we don't have to worry about an excessive heat watch to start the weekend. On Friday, the National Weather Service announc...
Jun 18, 2022 National Weather Service graphic
Lyon County Crime Stoppers renews call for information on three Felony Friday suspects
Instead of announcing a new suspect in its ongoing Felony Friday campaign, Lyon County Crime Stoppers is concentrating on finding three suspects still at large for various alleged crimes. Crime Stoppe...
Jun 18, 2022 Lyon County Crime Stoppers logo.
Adjustments coming to Chestnut Street as work continues on replacing West 12th Avenue waterline
As construction work comes to a close for the 12th Avenue waterline project, the city of Emporia has announced its plans to handle work at the Chestnut Street intersection. The city will close the sou...
Jun 18, 2022 The south side of the 12th Avenue-Chestnut Street intersection will close next week as the 12th Avenue waterline replacement process continues. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Plans detailed for Emporia's annual fireworks show
Plans have been announced for the city of Emporia's annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Activities will be July 3 at Emporia State University, with the display to be shot from the soccer fields n...
Jun 18, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Body found along Kansas Turnpike near Lyon-Wabaunsee county line
State authorities are investigating the discovery of a body found on the Kansas Turnpike in far northeast Lyon County. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation tells KVOE News the body of a man was discover...
Jun 17, 2022 Kansas Bureau of Investigation logo.
West Sixth waterline project entering final phase
The city of Emporia says the final stage of work is getting underway on the Sixth Avenue waterline project between Lincoln and Woodland, meaning construction is done on the south side of the street af...
Jun 17, 2022 KVOE News photo.
National Memorial to Fallen Educators rededicated with 16 new names added, renewed call to add no more names
Well over 100 people gathered at the National Memorial to Fallen Educators for Friday's rededication as part of the National Teachers Hall of Fame induction activities. Several speakers were at the po...
Jun 17, 2022 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees Darryl Johnson and Pat Graff read names of educators added to the National Memorial to Fallen Educators over the past three years during Friday's rededication ceremony. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
