Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Lyons man sentenced to life in prison after attempted capital murder trial in Emporia
A Lyons man convicted by a Lyon County jury of trying to kill a law enforcement officer was sentenced to life in prison -- and wasted no time in appealing his sentence. Adam Jay Hrabik received a life...
Aug 26, 2025 Adam Hrabik. Lyon County Jail photo.
Garrett pleads no contest in Lyon County fishing license violation, drug possession cases
A pair of court cases against an Emporia man, including one that recently gained attention for fishing license violations, appear to be ending early in their respective court processes. Adam Wade Garr...
Aug 26, 2025 Adam Garrett. Lyon County Jail photo.
Speed limit change north of Council Grove leads to bridge replacement, full reconstruction of K-177 south of Council Grove
Travelers on Kansas Highway 177 in Morris County will notice a slight increase in the speed limits. The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved an increase from 60 mph to 65 mph. This will af...
Aug 26, 2025 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Democrat challenging Schmidt for US House seat
Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt now has a challenger on the Democrat side. Veterinarian, veteran and rancher Don Coover announced his campaign Monday. Coover served for more than a de...
Aug 26, 2025 Don Coover. Coover for House photo.
Visit Emporia working to coordinate events into 2028
Emporia's community calendar is always busy, but some times of year are busier than others. Consider September, which already has several activities on the calendar just for the first half of the mont...
Aug 26, 2025 Matt Fowler. Courtesy photo.
Wet mid-week period ahead
Unseasonably cool conditions will continue through the Labor Day weekend, and rainfall is returning to the short-term forecast. Showers and embedded storms are possible Wednesday morning through lunch...
Aug 26, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Teenagers arrested after Emporia attempted robbery
Two teenagers are in custody after an attempted aggravated robbery incident earlier this month, according to Emporia Police. Capt. Lisa Hayes says the teenagers, both 14-year-old males, were arrested ...
Aug 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kohls look to keep Gufler Mansion as 'community centerpiece'
The deed has been signed. Closing has happened. And Emporia's Gufler Mansion is officially into its latest chapter of operations. Dr Benjamin and Deborah Kohl, both Emporia State alums, have purchased...
Aug 25, 2025 Dr Benjamin and Deborah Kohl recently closed on the Gufler Mansion after Brad and Susan Cochennet owned the bed and breakfast for nearly a decade. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Infrastructure work virtually done for QuikTrip development
Above-ground work on Emporia's new QuikTrip is coming in about three months, but a lot of the infrastructure work is now done. A brand-new road and roundabout now connects Graphic Arts Road immediatel...
Aug 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
NTHF into several projects, including plans for 34th annual KVOE radio auction in November
Believe it or not, the National Teachers Hall of Fame and KVOE are into planning for the annual fundraising radio auction. Hall of Fame Director Maddie Fennel says the auction will be Nov. 20. This is...
Aug 25, 2025 Pictured left to right:
ESFCU President Angie Miller, KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas and NTHF then-Assistant Director Lisa Graff give a rousing thumbs up ahead of the start of the 33rd annual NTHF Radio Auction in 2024. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
