Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Sunflower Summer returns, offering access to over 90 free activities across Kansas
If you're looking for things to keep your kids entertained this summer, you can't go wrong by going online to www.sunflowersummer.org or by downloading the Sunflower Summer app. The program helped mor...
May 30, 2022 Sunflower Summer logo.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony announced for USD 253's Jones Early Childhood Development Center
Less than a month remains before USD 253 Emporia Public Schools welcomes the public to a brand-new facility. The district has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Jones Early Childhood Deve...
May 30, 2022 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
United Way of Flint Hills directing residents wanting to donate after Uvalde shooting to three established charities
Residents wanting to donate and help Uvalde, Texas, recover after last week's mass shooting event have several options to consider. The United Way of the Flint Hills is directing residents to support ...
May 30, 2022
WEATHER: Storm and flood watches issued for portions of listening area through Tuesday morning; Tornado watch canceled for Lyon and most surrounding counties
Heavy thunderstorms have dropped extremely heavy rain and various sizes of hail across parts of the KVOE listening area. ACTIVE WARNINGS: *Chase County: Flood warning until midnight ACTIVE WATCHES: *L...
May 30, 2022 Parts of Strong City and central Chase County in general were underwater earlier after extremely heavy rainfall Monday evening. Loni Heinen.
Emporia, Chase County gearing up for Memorial Day services
Area residents are encouraged to take in Emporia's Memorial Day services Monday. It's a weekend where a lot of people are thinking of summer activities, but event organizer Laura Webb wants residents ...
May 29, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Youth Tractor Safety classes coming soon
K-State Research and Extension has several days of Youth Tractor Safety classes coming to start June. Classes Wednesday, Friday and June 6 will all take place at PrairieLand Partners John Deere, 1744 ...
May 29, 2022 K-State Research and Extension graphic.
After 20 years of fundraising, Eastside Community Group nears end of work at Eastside Memorial Park -- and start of new project nearby
Twenty years of fundraising for Emporia's Eastside Memorial Park have led to some notable enhancements -- and the Eastside Community Group may be broadening its efforts down the road. At the group's f...
May 29, 2022 Eastside Memorial Park had families using its amenities during a special barbecue Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'What have we received?' Gun violence protest asks for change after Uvalde shooting
It started with chants... Students organized the event with the support of Students Demand Action and Moms Demand Action. About 50 people attended, including college and high school students, Emporia ...
May 27, 2022 A protest against gun violence brought about 50 people to Emporia State's Kellogg Circle on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
James Williams retiring from Emporia State administrative role
Emporia State University is already searching for a president and provost. It can now add another administrative position to that list. James Williams, Emporia State's vice president for student affai...
May 27, 2022 James Williams. Emporia State University photo.
National Teachers Hall of Fame director calls for action after Uvalde: 'Thoughts and prayers just don't do it anymore'
This was setting up to be the first year the National Memorial to Fallen Educators did not add any names of teachers killed in the line of duty from the previous year since the facility was dedicated ...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
