Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Wildlife and Parks study shows slightly more, bigger fish caught through use of live-imaging sonar, but not at unfair levels
Does the use of live-imaging sonar impact fishing results to the point where it's no longer fair, either for anglers who don't use the technology or the fish themselves? The question prompted the Kans...
Mar 13, 2022 Crappie was the subject of a recent study by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on the use of live-imaging sonar and "fair chase" ethics. KDWP photo.
Amanda Rodriguez Scholarship event well-attended
Plans for a second Amanda Rodriguez Scholarship fundraiser may be developing soon, based on the turnout from the initial event at the Del5ive Event Center on Friday. The building was full for the even...
Mar 12, 2022 The Del5ive Event Center dance floor was busy for the initial Amanda Rodriguez Scholarship fundraiser Friday night. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Grab-and-go lunches available next week for USD 253 Emporia families
Parents of Emporia schoolchildren can take advantage of a meal program if they are staying home for spring break next week. USD 253 Emporia is offering a free grab-and-go lunch and snack for all distr...
Mar 11, 2022 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
Americus warning siren inoperable, to be replaced
Americus Police says the city's outdoor warning siren does not work. The Americus City Council is looking to replace the siren, but it could take anywhere from four to eight weeks to have it replaced....
Mar 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Four arrested in Osage County on suspected drug distribution, other drug-related activity
Four people, including two from Olivet, have been arrested in Osage County on suspicion of drug distribution. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrests happened shortly after 8 pm Thursday fol...
Mar 11, 2022 Clockwise from top left: Kevin Spunaugle, Linda Spunaugle, Melissa Buckner, Wilson Bachert. Osage County Jail photos.
Emporia Police report recent string of auto burglaries
Emporia Police have noted a string of auto burglaries recently. The department has not given specifics on the number of auto burglaries or the kinds of items taken other than loose change, but it says...
Mar 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County logs lowest weekly caseload increase since June but adds two deaths
There was good news and bad news in the latest COVID-19 data set from Lyon County Public Health. The good: two new cases since Wednesday, meaning 13 new cases for the week. It's the lowest weekly tota...
Mar 11, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
RDA board approves incentive compliance extension for Project Ruby housing venture
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors approved extending an incentive compliance agreement as part of its monthly meeting, but project details won't be made av...
Mar 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Kiwanis Club's Pancake Day returns with drive-through format
One of Emporia's springtime community hallmarks is back this weekend. Saturday is the day for the 74th Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia this week, spokesperson Shari Scribner ...
Mar 11, 2022 Kiwanis Club of Emporia photo.
Mitchell sentencing officially in 'until further notice' status with competency results pending
As expected last week, sentencing for Devawn Mitchell is officially on hold until further notice. Sentencing was originally set for Friday, but that hearing is now delayed after Judge Lee Fowler appro...
Mar 11, 2022 Devawn Mitchell. Lyon County Jail photo.
