Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Water line fails outside Emporia State University
For the second time in as many days, Emporia's Underground Utilities Department is dealing with significant water main issues in the city limits. On Thursday, a 16-inch line failed near 15th and State...
Jun 17, 2022 Crews work to repair a water main break on Merchant Street south of 15th. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Washunga Days ready to roll in Council Grove
Washunga Days will have Council Grove hopping this weekend. Friday's activities include food vendors, a beer garden, a vendor and craft expo, music and the first night of the Kaw powwow. Saturday' act...
Jun 17, 2022 Washunga Days logo.
Denim and Diamonds tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Newman Regional Health's biggest fundraiser of the year. Denim and Diamonds is on the calendar Aug. 5, and tickets are now available online through www.2022dd.givesmart.com...
Jun 17, 2022 Denim and Diamonds logo.
Lyon County deputies urge drivers, cyclists to be safe around each other as Biking Across Kansas continues
Lyon County authorities are again asking drivers and cyclists to observe the rules of the road as Biking Across Kansas exits the area Friday. Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch tells KVOE News a cy...
Jun 17, 2022 Cyclists and drivers head south past a Lyon County deputy on their way to Olpe on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Heat advisory in place Friday, excessive heat watch up for Saturday through Monday
The main weather feature heading into the weekend -- as it really has been for nearly a week -- is oppressive heat and humidity. Thursday's high reached 94, but the heat index hit 110 -- the highest i...
Jun 17, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees do some dancing at Emporia Municipal Band concert
Members of the National Teachers Hall of Fame's 2020 and 2022 induction classes had some time to do the Chicken Dance on Thursday. Dancing ensued as part of the Emporia Municipal Band's weekly concert...
Jun 17, 2022 Members of the National Teachers Hall of Fame's 2020 and 2022 induction classes participate in the Chicken Dance during the Emporia Municipal Band's weekly concert Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia native Clint Bowyer involved in fatal crash
Emporia native Clint Bowyer was involved in a deadly crash in Missouri earlier this month. WDAF-TV says the crash happened near Osage Beach on June 5. Lake Ozark Police says Bowyer was westbound on US...
Jun 17, 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.
Madison woman airlifted after her bicycle hits vehicle
A Madison woman was airlifted for medical treatment after her bicycle hit another vehicle Thursday morning. Greenwood County Sheriff Heath Samuels tells KVOE News Sandy Schawe was southbound in the 35...
Jun 16, 2022 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Repairs complete on waterline break at 15th and State; cause undetermined
Emporia Public Works Crews have completed repairs on a waterline break that developed in central Emporia Thursday morning. According to the City of Emporia's Official Facebook page, the break develope...
Jun 16, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
National Teachers Hall of Fame induction classes appear on KVOE
Induction activities are underway for the 2020 and 2022 classes of the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Both sets of inductees joined KVOE programming Wednesday to discuss their careers. The 2022 class...
Jun 16, 2022 Members of the National Teachers Hall of Fame's 2020 an 2022 induction classes were on KVOE's Talk of Emporia and On-Air Chat on Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) Leila Kubesch, Donna Gradel, Christopher Poulos, Melissa Collins, Jamil Siddiqui, Robert Fenster, Thomas Knab, Sergio de Alba, Kareem Neal and Andrew Beiter. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
