Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CareArc Board of Directors to look at new IT policies
CareArc's Board of Directors has its monthly meeting Tuesday. Board members will take a look at potentially new policies for information technology security and safety, IT password protection and acce...
May 23, 2022 CareArc graphic.
With final chapter written, Newell eases into retirement after leading Emporia Public Library since 2014
What's ahead for Robin Newell, now that she has officially retired from leading the Emporia Public Library? At this time, not much. Newell says she plans to keep a low profile for most of the year as ...
May 23, 2022 Robin Newell. Emporia Public Library courtesy photo.
Project Playscape stays busy with trio of fundraising events -- and generates over $30,000
Project Playscape has been working to bring several family-friendly improvements to Americus for several years, and the latest venture got a boost from a busy fundraising weekend. Proceeds from Saturd...
May 23, 2022 Area residents gathered in Americus on Sunday and Allen on Saturday night to raise funds for Project Playscape's goals to build a new splash pad and renovate outdoor basketball courts in Americus. Courtesy Britney Hinrichs.
WEATHER: Flood warnings announced for Cottonwood River west of Emporia
Even before the expected heavy rainfall comes to the KVOE listening area, the National Weather Service has issued river-based flood warnings west of Emporia. The Weather Service has the Cottonwood Riv...
May 22, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Nearly 300 Emporia High students receive diplomas Sunday
There were a lot of smiles at White Auditorium on Sunday, and with good reason as Emporia High held commencement activities for its outgoing senior class. Mariana Lara gave the senior address, telling...
May 22, 2022 Emporia High students prepare to receive their diplomas at Sunday's commencement ceremonies. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
No chickens reportedly harmed after coop fire in Hartford
No injuries were reported, either to humans or animals, after a chicken coop apparently caught fire in Hartford on Sunday. Several Lyon County fire departments -- Hartford-Neosho Rapids, Olpe and Empo...
May 22, 2022 Hartford-Neosho Rapids fire crews wrap up their work on a chicken coop fire reported in the 200 block of Main in Hartford on Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Arts Center ready for Summer Arts Kickoff Party
Summer activities are lined up on the calendar, including the Summer Arts Kickoff Party at the Emporia Arts Center on Monday. Arts Center Director Dawn Young says it has been busy at the Arts Center, ...
May 22, 2022 Emporia Arts Center graphic.
Well over 100 vehicles part of Flatland Cruisers car show
Classic cars, trucks -- and even a bus -- were part of the Flatland Cruisers' annual car show Saturday. Jeff Shirley of Americus brought the bus, a 1948 Chevrolet. He came across the bus from a person...
May 21, 2022 The Flatland Cruisers Car Show is a vehicle lover's dream, as was evidenced with well over 100 vehicles brought to downtown Emporia on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Big turnout at Flinthills Mall for Food Truck Rally, Pet Adoptathon
Flinthills Mall was one hoppin' place for two big events Saturday. The mall had its springtime Food Truck Rally, and the main parking lot was full of food trucks and residents waiting to sample their ...
May 21, 2022 The Flinthills Mall main parking lot was busy for the spring Food Truck Rally, while Petsense had a lot of traffic for its Adoptathon on Saturday. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Moderate to heavy rainfall back in forecast for first half of upcoming week
Lyon County is still officially drying out from one round of flooding. Another is possible this week. The National Weather Service expects rain to develop Monday afternoon. Rain chances could continue...
May 21, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
