Author Archives: Chuck Samples
WEATHER: Red flag warning Friday, freeze warning Saturday, strong storms possible next week
Weather conditions haven't stayed stable for very long the past six months, and that trend certainly continues over the next week. Critical fire danger returns to the Flint Hills on Friday. Red flag w...
Apr 08, 2022 Red flag warnings (red) and freeze warnings (purple) cover Kansas on Friday into Saturday. National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia State University celebrates excellence in education with Master Teacher Day Wednesday
Two classes of Kansas Master Teachers were being honored on the Emporia State University campus, Wednesday. Several recognition activities were held, Wednesday, as part of Kansas Master Day to to hono...
Apr 06, 2022 2020 and 2022 Master Teachers present during a seminar as part of ESU Master Teacher Day activities. ESU Courtesy Photo.
Kansas Gas Service promoting new program as part of Dig Safe Month
Kansas Gas Service is recognizing National Dig Safe month with an introduction of their new "Dig Heroes" program. 'Dig Heroes' consists of Kansas residents who take a pledge to help promote safe diggi...
Apr 05, 2022 Kansas Gas Service Courtesy Image.
David Traylor Zoo teaming with Mobilizing Literacy for Saturday story walk
The David Taylor Zoo will be hosting more than just animals this Saturday. The zoo has partnered with the Emporia Public Library to host a Croaky Pokey story walk to promote literacy and the month of ...
Apr 01, 2022 David Traylor Zoo Courtesy Image
Newman Board focuses on new equipment, operations and budgetary matters during monthly meeting Wednesday
Newman Regional Health is beginning to move back towards pre-pandemic patient trends, while also preparing for some exciting additions. During Wednesday's monthly board meeting, Newman CEO Bob Wright ...
Mar 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
AVILA MURDER: Garcia seeking new legal counsel following motions hearing Wednesday
Proceedings will be slightly delayed for one defendant in the Jesus Avila murder case following a motions hearing in Lyon County District Court Wednesday morning. During the hearing, Lyon County Chief...
Mar 30, 2022 Samuel Garcia. Lyon County Jail photo.
Workforce retention, economic development and diversity all focuses of strategic planning conversations for Emporia City Commission
Emporia city commissioners have embarked on a relatively short-term strategic planning process. Commissioners met for over three hours in a special meeting in mid-March and are planning more conversat...
Mar 29, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Bald eagle found on Emporia rooftop recovering well after lead poisoning, expected to make full recovery
The bald eagle found on an Emporia rooftop on St. Patrick's Day is recovering nicely. After it was found by Emporia Police, the bird was transferred to the custody of Kansas Wildlife and Parks agent T...
Mar 28, 2022 Emporia Police responded to east Emporia after a report of an injured bald eagle March 17. The eagle is now in the care of Operation WildLife. Ray Mattas/Emporia Police.
Slight risk of severe weather possible Tuesday night
The KVOE listening area could have its first severe weather episode of the season Tuesday night. The Storm Prediction Center has all area counties in a slight risk for severe weather. Storms could dev...
Mar 28, 2022 National Weather Service map.
Three Emporians arrested after alleged chase in Morris County on Saturday
Three Emporians were arrested in Morris County after an alleged chase outside Council Grove shortly before midnight Saturday night. Morris County Sheriff Jay Simecka says deputies tried to stop a susp...
Mar 28, 2022 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
