Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Preliminary hearings coming Thursday for suspects in Emporia hit-and-run, kidnapping case
Preliminary hearings are planned for Thursday afternoon for two women accused of kidnapping after an alleged hit-and-run incident earlier this summer. Analysa Tamez and Mariah Lopez are set for offici...
Sep 08, 2021 Mariah Lopez (left), Analysa Tamez. Lyon County Jail photos.
Lyon County crops avoid widespread negative issues after last week's heavy rain
The heavy rainfall we saw areawide late last week could benefit several row crops, according to Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees. Temperatures in the upper 90s will force plants to shed water...
Sep 08, 2021 Corn and soybeans will likely benefit from recent rainfall if temperatures stay below the upper 90s this month. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fog seal project beginning Wednesday on Lyon County Road 130
A special road sealing project is underway between Emporia and Olpe. The Lyon County Highway Department is fog-sealing Road 130 between Kansas Highway 99 and Road T. Fog seal uses an asphalt emulsion ...
Sep 08, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission to discuss appraisal reports as part of Thursday's action session
After passing the county budget two weeks ago, Lyon County commissioners have a short agenda ahead for their weekly action meeting Thursday. County Appraiser Ryan Janzen will discuss the results of th...
Sep 08, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Sunderland Foundation offers $100,000 grant to Empower House Ministries
Empower House Ministries, an organization helping women battling addictions, has received a six-figure grant for its work. Empower House Director Melissa Landis says the organization has received a $1...
Sep 08, 2021 Empower House Ministries logo.
Kansas Business Hall of Fame announces inductees
The Kansas Business Hall of Fame at Emporia State University has announced its latest inductees. Cliff Illig, helped to develop Cerner Corporation, which uses software to automate clinical information...
Sep 08, 2021 Junius Groves (left, courtesy Kansas Business Hall of Fame), Cliff Illig (right, courtesy Cerner).
CORONAVIRUS: Coffey Health System sees sharp declines in patient transfers; Chase County Treasurer's Office closed all week
Thanks to not having any coronavirus-related patient transfers, Coffey Health System had notable decreases in related data with its report Monday. Last week, the hospital reported calling over 60 hosp...
Sep 07, 2021 Coffey Health System graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Labor Day weekend sees almost 40 new cases reported by Lyon County Public Health
Lyon County Public Health has announced the weekend totals for coronavirus traffic. There were 39 new cases between Friday and Tuesday morning, moving the overall total over the last almost 18 months ...
Sep 07, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health adds classroom exemption plan, adjusts 'Test to Stay and Learn' guidance
Adjusted guidance from Lyon County Public Health means adjusted COVID-19 policies for USD 253 Emporia. According to Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern, there are three mai...
Sep 07, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Bond reduction denied for suspect in Avila murder
A request to modify bond for one of the suspects in the Jesus Avila murder case has been denied. Defense attorney Rick Meier had requested a bond reduction from $750,000 to as low as $75,000 for Jordy...
Sep 07, 2021 Fifth Judicial District screenshot.
