Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: Modest increase of 22 new cases reported by Lyon County Public Health
Lyon County's COVID-19 caseload continues its modest increase. Lyon County Public Health announced 22 new cases Friday morning. Public Health had reported 27 new cases Wednesday after the Memorial Day...
Jun 03, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
WEATHER: Lyon County rivers back in their banks; Unbound Gravel adjusts routes for 200, XL races
Flooding has officially ended for Lyon County. The National Weather Service has canceled flood warnings for the Cottonwood River at Emporia and the Neosho River at Neosho Rapids. The Neosho went back ...
Jun 03, 2022 With several low-water crossings still inundated late Thursday, Unbound Gravel changed the routes for riders in the XL and 200-mile races for this weekend. Unbound Gravel screenshot.
Unbound riders discuss personal impact of event; Mohn reflects on Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame induction
The biggest field in Unbound Gravel history is in Emporia this week. Around 4,000 cyclists are here to test their mettle in the Flint Hills, including two-time women's champion Amanda Nauman, a guest ...
Jun 03, 2022 Unbound Gravel riders Amanda Nauman (from left) and Yuri Hauswald joined Unbound Marketing Manager Kristi Mohn on KVOE's Morning Show on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Strike up the band: Emporia Municipal Band has first summer concert since 2019
The Emporia Municipal Band kicked off its 80th season of summer performances Thursday night. The band was in mid-season form for the hour-long concert. The band hasn't performed the past two years due...
Jun 03, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Unbound XL begins Friday afternoon, other distances launch Saturday morning
The first -- and longest -- race in Unbound Gravel 2022 launches Friday afternoon. Riders in the Unbound XL are taking off at 3 pm from Sixth and Mechanic. Riders are officially going 349 miles for th...
Jun 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Royals seeking to end four-game skid as Houston comes to town
The Kansas City Royals try to end a four-game losing streak Friday night. Houston comes to Kauffman Stadium for a three-game series. The Royals went 2-7 on their recent road trip, while Houston has wo...
Jun 03, 2022 Photo courtesy of kcroyals.com.
NBA FINALS: Celtics storm back to take Game 1
The Golden State Warriors may be the favorites in the NBA Finals, but the Boston Celtics stole Game 1 on the road Thursday night. Boston used a 20-2 run in the fourth quarter to beat Golden State 120-...
Jun 03, 2022 NBA logo.
NHL: Avs take 2-0 lead in Western Conference Finals
After a Game 1 that featured 14 goals and a near-comeback by Edmonton, the Colorado Avalanche breezed to a 4-0 win in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals despite having their starting goalie out w...
Jun 03, 2022 NHL logo.
American Coco Gauff to take on women's top seed in French Open final
American teenager Coco Gauff is into her first Grand Slam final. The 18-year-old Gauff defeated Martina Trevisan in straight sets Thursday. She's the youngest woman to reach a Grand Slam since 17-year...
Jun 03, 2022 French Open trophies. Roland Garros photo.
Unbound Gravel ready to launch
Check-in is now underway for Unbound Gravel 2022. Packet pickup started at 2 pm Thursday at the Lyon County History Center for riders in the Unbound XL, with that process resuming at 10 am Friday at t...
Jun 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
