Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Sutton convicted on two of three counts in Emporia shooting, robbery case
One of two current defendants in separate but allegedly connected shooting and home invasion robbery incidents last fall has been convicted on two of the three counts against him. On Tuesday, a Lyon C...
Jun 15, 2021 Lance Sutton. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia Community Foundation announces latest surprise grant winners
Emporia Community Foundation Celebrates continued Tuesday with the latest round of surprise grant announcements. Hetlinger Developmental Services received a $500 grant to continue its work with the de...
Jun 15, 2021 Emporia Community Foundation graphic.
Prairie Street closed for resurfacing
Traffic on part of Prairie Street is being fully diverted for the rest of Tuesday and will see limited traffic Wednesday. Emporia's Street Department is repaving Prairie Street between Ninth and 12th....
Jun 15, 2021 Prairie Street between Ninth and 12th will be fully closed Tuesday and partly closed Wednesday for street repairs. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Ticket sales begin for Denim and Diamonds
Ticket sales are officially underway for Denim and Diamonds 2021. This is the largest annual fundraiser for Newman Regional Health, with proceeds always connecting to health care initiatives of some s...
Jun 15, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Legislative Coordinating Council ends state's emergency disaster declaration
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's request for a longer emergency declaration related to coronavirus has been denied. The Legislative Coordinating Council voted Tuesday to cancel the declaration, so it exp...
Jun 15, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Full schedule ahead for Lyon County Fair
Lyon County Fair Board Vice President Jeremiah Corpening is pleased to say the fair will return to its full schedule later this year. Last year, the grandstand events and carnival were canceled due to...
Jun 15, 2021 After a year where grandstand events and the carnival could not take place due to coronavirus, the Lyon County Fair Board is encouraging full attendance for its slate of activities later this year. KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas governor rescinding emergency response executive orders
Last week, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly asked lawmakers to extend the state's COVID-19 emergency declaration to the end of August. On Monday, she rescinded seven different executive orders relating to ...
Jun 15, 2021 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, Ron's Ride coming Wednesday
Fundraising continues for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and for Ron's Ride, KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas' 10-mile bike ride to Olpe, to benefit Kansas Special Olympics on Wednesday. Lyon County Und...
Jun 15, 2021 KVOE News graphic.
Emporia Lions Club flies Old Glory in public display Monday evening in honor of Flag Day
In recognition of Flag Day, the Emporia Lions Club lined the Prairie Street Pedestrian Walkway over I-35 with American flags. Club president Cole Cassity says that Flag Day is a great opportunity to c...
Jun 14, 2021 Emporia Lions Club members and The American Legion Patriot Guard stand proud with Old Glory on Flag Day. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
More charges coming for Hartford couple accused of animal cruelty
The Hartford couple accused of having dogs in their home in poor living conditions before their arrests last month will face more animal cruelty charges as their court proceedings get underway. Rhonda...
Jun 14, 2021 Rhonda Staggs (left), Thomas Staggs. Lyon County Jail photos
