Author Archives: Chuck Samples
With Unbound Gravel fast approaching, organizers detail course information, volunteer needs on KVOE Morning Show
Unbound Gravel is fast approaching. Riders got some vital information this week when the course routes were announced. Race Director Ben Sachs, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show on Tuesday, says riders a...
May 17, 2022 Unbound Gravel Athlete Supervisor Treva Worrell (left) and Race Director Ben Sachs joined KVOE's Morning Show on Tuesday to preview the event. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Early reaction positive to Chamber Blue health insurance option for Chamber businesses
Work continues to bring a new health insurance option to Chamber of Commerce businesses. Back in March, Chamber President and CEO Jeanine McKenna announced a partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
May 17, 2022 Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas graphic.
Gas prices jump again across area
Gas prices are headed up again. There are still a couple of Emporia gas stations at $3.99 a gallon, but several have moved up to $4.05 a gallon and nearly half of Emporia's gas stations are now chargi...
May 17, 2022 KVOE News photo.
UPDATE: Repairs complete on pair of early morning water main breaks in downtown Emporia
Emporia's Underground Utilities Department has completed repairs following a pair of water main breaks near the Emporia State University campus Tuesday. The break occurred on an eight-inch line with t...
May 17, 2022 Cones shift southbound traffic to the center turning lane as Emporia Underground Utilities repairs two water main breaks on Merchant Street on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
New study lists total of over 500 vacant lots, properties in Emporia
There has been a lot of talk in Emporia over the past 18 months or so about a shortage of available housing. But what about the high number of vacancies, both for commercial and residential land? A re...
May 16, 2022 Emporia Main Street graphic.
Free Landfill Days continues at Lyon County Transfer Station
The annual Free Landfill Days is underway at the Lyon County Transfer Station, and weekend traffic has been busy. Residents in Lyon and Chase counties get one free trip if they have their April electr...
May 16, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Access road work continues for west Emporia travel plaza
While a major west Emporia development continues working through the local and state financing discussions, a road construction process continues in advance of work on actual buildings. Late last mont...
May 16, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kwik Shop expansion, northeast Emporia housing project among items ahead for Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has a lot on the agenda for its monthly meeting Tuesday. New business includes a minor plat request for what's being called the Kwik Shop ...
May 16, 2022 City of Emporia logo.
Stamp Out Hunger provides boost to Salvation Army food pantry
The Salvation Army food pantry got a boost this weekend with the annual Stamp Out Hunger drive, courtesy of the National Letter Carriers Association. Salvation Army Lt. Mylie Hadden thanked the commun...
May 14, 2022 Salvation Army staff and volunteers unload a load of donated food as part of Saturday's Stamp Out Hunger event. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lorrie Morgan has powerful return to Emporia Granada Theatre
Lorrie Morgan commanded the stage at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday night. A near-sellout crowd was entertained as Morgan played hits like "Watch Me" and "What Part of No" during the concert....
May 14, 2022 Lorrie Morgan entertains a near-sellout crowd at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday night. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
