Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Jim Wayman nearing retirement after lengthy career at ESB Financial
If you haven't wished Jim Wayman well as he enters retirement, you have a chance to do so Wednesday. ESB Financial has a special celebration from 2-4 pm at 801 Merchant to celebrate Wayman's retiremen...
Feb 08, 2022
Benefits, hazards of social media detailed in ESU Master of Science in Forensic Science webinar
Social media is a useful tool for law enforcement, businesses, nonprofits and even personal connections. However, there are obvious -- and not-so-obvious -- issues with social media. On Monday night, ...
Feb 08, 2022 Emporia State University screenshot.
Another round of repairs coming soon to Mechanic Street underpass
Last fall, the Mechanic Street underpass was closed for nearly two months as a contractor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe repaired the bridge structure on top of the underpass. More work for the unde...
Feb 08, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Push to override Kansas Governor Kelly's veto of redrawn Congressional boundaries fails in Senate
It now appears the state's Congressional map boundaries will need to be set by a federal court. On Monday, the majority in the Kansas Senate voted to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto, but the cham...
Feb 08, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CHILDCARE: With jobs available and childcare supply tight, Emporia mulling options for helping families
Emporia's efforts to enhance the atmosphere for jobseekers is adding a layer. Housing and job options have been frequently addressed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but City Manager Trey Cocking also me...
Feb 07, 2022 Coronavirus, retirements and other factors contributed to a shortage of licensed childcare providers in Lyon County the past few years. Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
Preliminary hearing in Emporia shooting, robbery incidents to resume in March
A preliminary hearing for a man accused of attempted murder and other charges after a pair of incidents in October 2020 will resume next month. The hearing began Monday afternoon for Marcos Diaz, who ...
Feb 07, 2022 Marcos Diaz. Lyon County Jail photo.
USD 253 board meeting to touch on strategic planning, education redesign and other items
Board members will discuss strategic planning, with conversations on student achievement and success; culture and communication; and resources and infrastructure. Construction updates are planned, wit...
Feb 07, 2022 Mary Herbert Education Center. KVOE News file photo.
USD 251 meeting Wednesday to concentrate on long-term planning
Long-term planning is on the agenda for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education when it meets Wednesday. In separate items, the board will look at the current 5-year capital outlay plan and Y...
Feb 07, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Pair of meetings ahead Wednesday for USD 252 Southern Lyon County
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education has two meetings planned Wednesday. At 6 pm, board members will have special training through the Kansas Association of School Boards as well as a r...
Feb 07, 2022 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
First Legislative Dialogue of 2022 coming Saturday
The first Legislative Dialogue of the year is set for this upcoming weekend. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee and the League of Women Voters will have the Dialogue on ...
Feb 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
