Author Archives: Chuck Samples
First Child Advocate announced for Kansas
The state of Kansas has a new Child Advocate. Kerrie Lonard, an attorney with Kansas Legal Services, was named as the leader of the new Division of Child Advocate by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Thu...
Dec 03, 2021 State of Kansas flag.
CORONAVIRUS: Healthier Lyon County, CrossWinds resuming partnership to offer free tests
After having free coronavirus testing available last week and earlier this week, Healthier Lyon County and CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness are resuming their partnership later this month. Healthier...
Dec 03, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Latest adjustments to state's travel quarantine list announced
Another change has been announced to the state's travel quarantine list as the coronavirus situation continues to evolve worldwide. Barbados, Croatia, Faroe Islands and Georgia have been removed from ...
Dec 03, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Nebraska authorities release statement about death of Emporia native during alleged struggle with law enforcement
Nebraska authorities have released information about the death of an Emporia native in Nebraska's capital city last month during an alleged struggle with law enforcement. The Lancaster County, Nebrask...
Dec 02, 2021 Nebraska State Patrol logo.
Man convicted of rape by Lyon County jury sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison
One man convicted in Lyon County earlier this fall on a rape charge learned his sentence Thursday. William Nunez received almost 13 years in prison after his conviction in late September. Nunez also h...
Dec 02, 2021 William Nunez. Lyon County Jail photo.
Three reported injury crashes near Emporia lead to two people hospitalized at Newman Regional Health
Emergency personnel and law enforcement dealt with several reported injury crashes Thursday. Emporia Fire/EMS and Lyon County deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of US High...
Dec 02, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health planning transition to pandemic's recovery phase -- and move to weekly data report is sign of that process
A change in COVID-19 data releases to the public signals an overall shift in the county's pandemic focus. That was one takeaway from Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer ...
Dec 02, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Building for the Future renovations officially begin at Logan Avenue Elementary
USD 253 Emporia school administrators, contractors and even Logan Avenue staff and students got to turn some dirt as part of a significant event for the school Wednesday. A formal groundbreaking cerem...
Dec 02, 2021 Logan Avenue students and Principal Vanessa Hinds (second from right) take part in Wednesday's groundbreaking ceremony for significant renovations the next two years. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Pair of defendants in Avila murder may learn potential trial dates at Friday hearings
Pretrial hearings are planned Friday for two of the defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case. Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde and Armando Nunez are set for pretrial and arraignment hearings at 2 pm. Both co...
Dec 02, 2021 Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde (left), Armando Nunez. Lyon County Jail photos.
Local hearings now on indefinite hold for Oklahoma man accused of fuel theft, vehicle chase in Lyon County
The Oklahoma man accused of stealing fuel from a state truck before leading a chase in and around Emporia a few weeks ago will likely see his local court proceedings delayed with two sets of court act...
Dec 02, 2021 Jerry R. Brown.
Lyon County Jail photo.
