Author Archives: Chuck Samples
UPDATE: Missing teen found safe by Emporia Police
Local authorities have safely located a missing teenager. Emporia Police Cpt. Lisa Hayes says 13-year-old Marlene Sarahi Geronimo-Juarez, listed as missing on Nov. 18, was found and reunited with her ...
Nov 24, 2021 Marlene Sarahi Geronimo-Juarez. Photo courtesy Emporia Police.
Small fires along dike near Hartford under investigation
Hartford-Neosho Rapids firefighters are investigating after a set of small fires Tuesday. Several spot fires were noted on the dike north of Hartford and "barely burned anything," according to Distric...
Nov 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Mitten Tree at Flinthills Mall stolen
The phrase "'Tis the season" doesn't always mean good things when it comes to the holidays. Case in point: the KVOE Mitten Tree at Flinthills Mall's NexTech Wireless store, which was stolen -- along w...
Nov 24, 2021 A new KVOE Mitten Tree was recently placed inside NexTech Wireless after the prior tree and community donations were stolen. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
AVILA MURDER: Wednesday hearing focuses on alleged witness who failed to appear at prior hearing
Two defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case were connected to a hearing Wednesday in Lyon County District Court, but they were not the focus of the hearing. Neither Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde nor Arma...
Nov 24, 2021 Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde (left), Armando Nunez. Lyon County Jail photos.
Pay raises coming for 24-7 state agencies to offset staffing shortages
For months, business owners have bemoaned staffing shortages. The state of Kansas is not immune to that issue, and it's taking action it hopes will reverse that trend. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has ...
Nov 24, 2021 Kansas Great Seal.
Handful of residents attend Congressional redistricting meeting
A handful of state officials heard from a handful of state residents on the Congressional redistricting effort during a combination-format meeting Tuesday. People gathered at Emporia State's Memorial ...
Nov 24, 2021 Kansas Legislative Research District screenshot.
Dates for USD 253's annual Seasonal Celebration officially announced
Thanksgiving is directly ahead, but dates have now been announced for Emporia Public Schools' annual Seasonal Celebration. The two-day event will be held at White Auditorium on Dec. 8-9, returning to ...
Nov 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
New Life Time Grand Prix puts Unbound Gravel in six-race schedule for $250,000 grand prize
Throughout its history, Emporia's Unbound Gravel has stood alone in the field of gravel-grinding bike races, even as more races are started. In a way, that changes next year. Life Time has announced t...
Nov 23, 2021 Ian Boswell crosses finish line to win the Unbound Gravel 200. KVOE Sports file photo.
Medical situation prompts brief search for toddler's parents in downtown Emporia
For a time Tuesday afternoon, Emporia Police were looking for the parents of a young child found on the south side of downtown Emporia. The child was found in the 100 block of Mechanic. The parents we...
Nov 23, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Motions hearing planned Wednesday for two suspects in Avila murder case
Two suspects in the Jesus Avila murder case have hearings in Lyon County District Court on Wednesday. Both Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde and Armando Nunez are set for motions hearings at 9 am before Judge ...
Nov 23, 2021 Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde (left), Armando Nunez. Lyon County Jail photos.
