Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Kansas Attorney General's Office coming to Emporia for document destruction event Tuesday
National Consumer Protection Week takes place this week, and the Kansas Attorney General's Office is bringing a free document destruction event to Emporia with that focus in mind. Staffers will be at ...
Mar 07, 2022 Kansas Attorney General's Office graphic.
Farm bankruptcies drop dramatically in Kansas, across USA
Farm bankruptcies are down from last year across the country, including here in Kansas. The American Farm Bureau says Kansas had 19 bankruptcies last year, down 16 from 2020. Across the country, Chapt...
Mar 07, 2022 American Farm Bureau graphic.
Poultry owners are told to protect flocks from bird flu
Regardless of the size of their operations, poultry owners are asked to protect their flocks from avian influenza. The Kansas Department of Agriculture says the so-called "bird flu" can cause sudden s...
Mar 07, 2022 Kansas Department of Agriculture graphic.
St. David's Day concert fills Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus with song
Emporia's Presbyterian Church West Campus was filled with song -- and a lot of people -- for the 134th Saint David's Day concert. Sunday's concert saw close to 100 people brave the cold and intermitte...
Mar 07, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lady Spartans a No. 5-seed, will play Lansing in state tourney's opening round at White Auditorium; tourney brackets finalized
After claiming a state tournament berth Saturday night, the Emporia Lady Spartans now begin preparations for their first-round opponent at White Auditorium. Emporia, 17-5, has the No. 5-seed. The Lady...
Mar 06, 2022 Kansas State High School Activities Association logo.
WEATHER: Travel improves, power returns after Sunday's impactful wintry mix
Travel conditions have improved considerably since the KVOE listening area had several rounds of snow and sleet Sunday. Conditions got slushy in a hurry, both at the start of the event before 2 pm and...
Mar 06, 2022 A short burst of heavy sleet caused numerous issues across the area, including a fatality crash west of Emporia, a lot of non-injury slideoff crashes and significant power outages. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Bowling for Bentley ends with flourish, but Clark family to continue fundraising for Ronald McDonald House
The final frame is up on the scoreboard when it comes to the Bowling for Bentley fundraiser benefiting the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City. Using a bowling term, you could say the event had a tur...
Mar 06, 2022 Photo courtesy Shelby Clark.
Gas prices continue spiking as Russian invasion of Ukraine continues
Don't look now, but gas prices are speeding towards $4 a gallon locally. Gas in Emporia was as high as $3.79 this weekend, with many gas stations charging $3.59 a gallon. This means gas prices have ju...
Mar 06, 2022 Emporia gas prices have climbed 50 cents since Feb. 22, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and they may not be done climbing. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins Monday
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins Monday, and meteorologists with the National Weather Service want residents to take the time to be prepared for all severe weather hazards. On KVOE's Talk of Empor...
Mar 06, 2022 In 2018, Eureka was hit by a tornado for the second time in three years. Adrianne Stapleford photo.
Moonlight Serenade Orchestra brings big-band sounds to Emporia's Granada Theatre
Swing returned to the Emporia Granada Theatre with an appearance by the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra on Saturday. The Kansas City-based band played timeless favorites from noted big-band leader Glenn ...
Mar 06, 2022 The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra played at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
