Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Emporia State lecturer continues recovery after Arkansas plane crash last month
An Emporia State University professor is still recovering after surviving a plane crash last month. The university's Teachers College says Dr. Jay Smith, a lecturer in the School Leadership/Middle and...
Mar 19, 2022 Emporia State lecturer Jay Smith was hurt in this plane crash in Arkansas last month. He's teaching an online class with the help of his wife and he plans to teach other courses this summer. Photo courtesy Emporia State Teachers College.
Emporia lawmakers offer Statehouse update during Legislative Dialogue
The regular portion of the state's legislative session is coming to a close, and Emporia's lawmakers gave a status report on the session as part of the latest Legislative Dialogue at Flint Hills Techn...
Mar 19, 2022 Kansas 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine (left) and 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber are all smiles shortly before beginning a Legislative Dialogue at Flint Hills Technical College on Saturday. Legislative Dialogues are organized by the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee and the Emporia League of Women Voters. This year's Dialogues have been sponsored by AT&T and Flint Hills Technical College. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rec Center expansion, Whittier Park upgrades on Emporia Recreation Commission agenda
Two major projects for the Emporia Recreation Commission will have discussion Monday. The Rec Commission's board will look at expanding the Lee Beran Recreation Center as well as plans for upgrades to...
Mar 19, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
KVOE NEWS POLL: Strong support for one time throughout year
The latest KVOE News poll indicates strong support for one time all year instead of changing clocks twice a year. The poll asked whether you agree with the US Senate's unanimous vote to make Daylight ...
Mar 19, 2022 KVOE News photo.
KDOT plans to replace highway signage, but weather may delay start of project
The Kansas Department of Transportation has a plan to start replacing highway signage across Lyon County beginning Monday. The weather forecast says that process may have to wait a few days. KDOT says...
Mar 19, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Evergy residential customers to pay slightly more per month for electricity
Evergy customers across the KVOE listening area can expect to pay slightly more in their monthly bills beginning next month. The Kansas Corporation Commission says residential customers will pay an ad...
Mar 19, 2022 Evergy logo.
United Way of Flint Hills sets Campaign Celebration date, announces Community Partner grant amounts
The United Way of the Flint Hills is feeling festive. The United Way has announced May 4 as the date for its annual Campaign Celebration. A time and location are pending. The announcement comes as the...
Mar 18, 2022 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
Injured bald eagle found on east Emporia rooftop now in care of Wildlife and Parks
An injured bald eagle found in east Emporia this week is now on the mend under the eye of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers were dispatched to ...
Mar 18, 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.
After guilty plea in Oklahoma bank robberies, Lyon County prosecutors await word on when local case can resume against Jerry Brown
An Oklahoma man who allegedly stole fuel from a state vehicle and led local authorities on a pursuit last fall has pleaded guilty in federal court to two separate incidents of bank robbery. Jerry Ray ...
Mar 18, 2022 Jerry R. Brown.
Lyon County Jail photo.
WEATHER: Light to moderate rain comes with entire state now in some drought alert through Kansas Governor's Office
Friday's rainfall across the KVOE listening area comes as the US Drought Monitor continues with abnormally dry conditions for most of the KVOE listening area -- and with the Kansas Governor's Office n...
Mar 18, 2022 Kansas Water Office map.
