Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Prelim scheduled in Lyon County alleged pursuit
A preliminary hearing is coming later this month in a Lyon County law enforcement pursuit case. Brandon Lee Mangus will return to Lyon County District Court on Nov. 24 after a first official court app...
Nov 07, 2025 Brandon Mangus. Lyon County Jail photo.
IdeaTek announces ribbon-cutting, information meeting next week
As IdeTek continues its Internet fiber buildout process across Emporia, the company has announced two events Wednesday. IdeaTek and Emporia Main Street will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 am ...
Nov 07, 2025 IdeaTek logo.
VFW Post 7957 recognized as All-American Post
Just in time for Veterans Day, Emporia's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7957 has been named as an All-American VFW Post. Chaplain Gary Post says this is a rare feat. Less than 5 percent of the better t...
Nov 07, 2025 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7957 photos.
Car-deer wreck noted in north Lyon County on Thursday
There was a reported injury crash involving a car and a deer in north Lyon County around 6:20 pm Thursday. Lyon County Deputy James Baker says 33-year-old Zachary Witt of Lyndon was southbound on Kans...
Nov 07, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
'We're not waiting on Washington:' United Way, other local entities scramble to address burgeoning food insecurity
If you don't think personal food insecurity is an issue as the federal government shutdown continues, United Way of the Flint Hills Executive Director Daphne Mertens would beg to differ. For more info...
Nov 06, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
Deer-vehicle wrecks becoming more common in middle of peak crash season
If you have lived in the Flint Hills for at least one fall season, you know what the words "peak deer season" mean. To Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch, those three words mean one thing: deer are...
Nov 06, 2025 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
Thick schedule for All Veterans Tribute activities this weekend before Veterans Day
Activities for Emporia's All Veterans Tribute time period are aplenty over the next few days. On Friday, two Emporia soldiers of Hispanic descent, Army soldiers Jesse Garcia and Robert Ramirez, will b...
Nov 06, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
FAA trimming flight capacity at 40 major airports as federal shutdown continues
Kansas City International and Wichita's Eisenhower and Jabara airports are not included, but the Federal Aviation Administration says it is trimming flight capacity by up to 10 percent at 40 major air...
Nov 06, 2025 Federal Aviation Administration logo.
ESU Homecoming activities highlighted by $1 million meet-the-need activity during Black and Gold Gala
There were numerous reasons why Emporia State University's recently-completed Homecoming activities were notable. During and after the Black and Gold Gala on Friday night, a short meet-the-need fundra...
Nov 05, 2025 Emporia State University Foundation CEO Jason Drummond (from left), Vice President for Engagement Kala Maxfield and President Ken Hush discussed Homecoming highlights on KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
FHTC Distinguished Alum donating $10,000 to college's Advancing Tomorrow campaign
Flint Hills Technical College Distinguished Alum Joey LeMay and his wife, Amy, have donated a significant amount to the college's Advancing Tomorrow fundraising campaign. LeMay, now the director of op...
Nov 05, 2025 Joey LeMay. Flint Hills Technical College.
