Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Rape charges filed after separate Lyon County investigations
Two men face rape charges in separate cases now working through Lyon County District Court. Jordan Dorsey, 26, had his first court appearance Monday after an alleged incident earlier this month. Dorse...
Jun 29, 2021 Jordan Dorsey (left), Matthew Patterson. Lyon County Jail photos.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony July 8 to celebrate current work at David Traylor Zoo
The first phase of renovations at the David Traylor Zoo will be celebrated in just a few days. The zoo has a grand opening planned for the Jones Testamentary Trust Grand Entrance and Memorial, Capitol...
Jun 29, 2021 KVOE News photo.
Safe Kids Emporia announces child seat safety check lane Wednesday
Parents -- if you haven't adjusted your child seats recently, Safe Kids Emporia has an event for you Wednesday. Safe Kids has its latest check lane Wednesday -- its first one of the year after COVID-1...
Jun 29, 2021 Safe Kids Emporia graphic.
Reports, CEO evaluation on Newman Regional Health board's agenda
Updates will highlight the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday. The updates start with the monthly financial report, followed by updates on COVID-19 response, operations and qua...
Jun 29, 2021 Newman Regional Health logo.
WEATHER: National Weather Service extends flood related watches for portions of listening area through Wednesday evening
With steady rainfall continuing Tuesday, and likely to continue through much of the coming days, several area counties will remain in flood watches through mid-week. A flash flood watch involving Lyon...
Jun 29, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
WEATHER: Flash flood, flood watches now posted for most of KVOE listening area into Tuesday evening
After as much as 7 inches of rain fell across parts of Lyon County on Friday, more rainfall is at least possible into Tuesday. Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties are in a flash flood watch until 7 pm Tue...
Jun 28, 2021 KVOE News graphic.
Scooter 'flock' officially available for use in Emporia
Locations haven't officially been announced yet, but here is a new transportation option in Emporia. A partnership that developed rapidly between Bird Rides and the city of Emporia earlier this year h...
Jun 28, 2021 Emporia Main Street photo.
CORONAVIRUS: LCAT sees increased ridership over past year
Lyon County Area Transportation -- also known as LCAT -- is seeing increased ridership this calendar year versus what the agency had during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Transportation Manag...
Jun 28, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Osage County Sheriff's Office seeking public input on new headquarters, jail facility
Starting this week, Osage County residents will learn more about the Sheriff's Office's plans to build a new headquarters and jail. The first public meeting is at 6 pm Wednesday at the Osage City Comm...
Jun 28, 2021 Osage County Sheriff's Office graphic.
Lyon County kidnapping suspect set for hearing Tuesday
A man accused of kidnapping last year will have a court hearing connected to that alleged incident Tuesday. Alexander Couch will be back in Lyon County District Court at 2 pm. Court documents provided...
Jun 28, 2021 Alexander Couch. Lyon County Jail photo.
