Author Archives: Chuck Samples

Former USD 253 Emporia superintendent Kevin Case is moving north, if at least for the next year. The Rapid City Journal says Case has been approved as the interim superintendent for the Douglas School...

Coronavirus activity remains low in our neighboring counties. Chase County announced two new community cases, moving the county's overall total in that category to 205. There are also two active cases...

Osage County deputies have arrested a Topeka man as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal online activity. Sheriff Chris Wells says the department's Criminal Investigation Unit arrested a man,...

Most of Wednesday will be sunny, warm and humid, but strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are concerns heading into the overnight hours with a repeat possible by late Thursday afternoon. ...

The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education has salary packages, a property transfer and other topics on its agenda for its regular meeting Wednesday night. The board is set to approve the master contract ...

After having Monday off the Kansas City Royals being a 3 game series against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday night. The Royals have won 6 of their last 9. The Rays have won 11 in a row. Brad Keller will be...

The Kansas City Chiefs begin phase 3 of their offseason program Tuesday with the first day of OTAs (optional team activities). The OTAs are voluntary and scheduled for May 25-27, June 1-3, and June 8-...

Both Emporia High golfers have advanced to day 2 of the 5A State golf tournament being played at Newtons Sand Creek Station Golf Course. Brooks Sauder finished the 1st round 7 over par with a 79. He i...

Emporia State mens basketball coach Craig Doty has announced the addition of 4 players for next season. Tray Buchanan a combo guard transfers from South Dakota State. Kaden Evens a 6-4 guard transfers...