Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Concert Thursday to honor legacy of Emporia State alum Augusta Shepherd
A special concert is taking place at Emporia State University on Thursday to honor the legacy and impact of one of its alums. The Augusta Shepherd Memorial Concert is at 7:30 pm at the Beach Music Hal...
Apr 13, 2022 Along with her husband Hershel, Augusta Shepherd (left) was instrumental in developing and sustaining the Shepherd Scholars Program at Emporia State University. the university will have a special concert in her memory Thursday evening. Emporia State University photo.
Capital outlay, strategic plans part of USD 251 North Lyon County agenda
More discussions on capital outlay and strategic planning are ahead -- along with several other matters -- for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education and its meeting Wednesday night. Board m...
Apr 13, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Highway Department matters highlight Lyon County Commission's action meeting agenda
Lyon County commissioners have an action session Thursday morning. The main action topics deal with items for the Lyon County Highway Department, including a possibility of working with private contra...
Apr 13, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Instead of severe weather, rain returns to KVOE listening area
More rain came to the KVOE listening area late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Severe weather was part of the forecast but not part of the picture as things evolved. TV-13 meteorologist Dou...
Apr 13, 2022 The KVOE studios received over 0.30 inches of rain from storm activity Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas City, Kansas, man arrested on suspicion of drug distribution after Osage County traffic stop
A Kansas City, Kansas, man was arrested in Osage County on Tuesday on suspicion of drug distribution. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells made the announcement after a deputy conducted a traffic stop on ...
Apr 13, 2022 Jorge Santana-Ramirez. Osage County Jail photo.
St. Patrick's Committee comes to KVOE for annual check presentation
The KVOE studios were extra festive Tuesday as the St. Patrick's Committee held its annual check presentation ceremony live on air. Thirteen different groups and organizations received funding, and co...
Apr 12, 2022 Members of the St. Patrick's Committee were joined by representatives of community groups receiving funds from the committee as part of a special check presentation broadcast at KVOE on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Written threat at Emporia Middle School investigated
USD 253 Emporia and Emporia Police spent some time investigating a written threat at Emporia Middle School last week. The district's Community Relations Department says the threat was written on a bat...
Apr 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Severe thunderstorm watch for Chase, Morris, Wabaunsee counties until 1 am Wednesday
Parts of the KVOE listening area are in a severe thunderstorm watch until early Wednesday. Chase, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are involved until 1 am. The main concerns are wind gusts as high as 75 ...
Apr 12, 2022 National Weather Service map.
Emporia, Lyon County homes staying on market for less than a week before selling
The local housing market remains tight, according to Sunflower Association of Realtors. Emporia's active listings were at 36 at the end of March, with 37 homes sold through the month -- exactly the sa...
Apr 12, 2022 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
STATEHOUSE: Kansas Governor Kelly signs bill banning 'sanctuary cities'
A hotly-contested bill in the Kansas Legislature gained the signature of Governor Laura Kelly on Monday. The governor signed House Bill 2717, which essentially ends the so-called "sanctuary city" prac...
Apr 12, 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
