Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Schmidt discusses potential measures of success in Russia-Ukraine war
What are measures of success as the war drags on between Russia and Ukraine? To Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt, there is one from the American viewpoint. Schmidt also says there may be additional mi...
Aug 23, 2025 ABC News map.
ESU Foundation names alumna to leadership post
The Emporia State University Foundation and Alumni Association is filling out its leadership team. On Friday, the Foundation announced the appointment of Marcia Novacek as Vice President for Alumni an...
Aug 23, 2025 Marcia Novacek. Emporia State University.
Bench warrant issued after defendant in Lyon County child abuse case fails to appear; prelim delayed in aggravated burglary case
A bench warrant has been issued as a Lyon County child abuse case gets started. Ernest Dornalo Emerson Rayton was supposed to have his first official court appearance Tuesday but failed to appear. Jud...
Aug 23, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Atherton reappointed to Kansas Guardianship Program board
Olpe resident and Emporia attorney Steve Atherton has been reappointed to a state board. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly reappointed Atherton to the Kansas Guardianship Program's Board of Directors. The b...
Aug 23, 2025 Steve Atherton. Atherton & Huth photo.
Nebraska man may be extradited after arrest in Council Grove
A Nebraska man who allegedly caused a lockdown at Council Grove Elementary School earlier this week may be extradited. Morris County Attorney Michelle Brown says Daniel McAuley is living in the county...
Aug 22, 2025 Clipart Library graphic.
Lyon County Crime Stoppers offers reward after recent gravel thefts
Lyon County Crime Stoppers is asking for help as Emporia Police officers investigate several thefts of gravel. Crime Stoppers has released a video surveillance screenshot photo of a late 1990s white G...
Aug 22, 2025 Lyon County Crime Stoppers says this truck may have been involved in recent gravel thefts. Lyon County Crime Stoppers.
Leak found and fixed, but part of Lyon County RWD 3 may remain in boil water advisory until next week
Residents in southern Lyon County remain in a boil water advisory as the source point of the alert remains hidden. Lyon County Rural Water District 3 and the Kansas Department of Health and Environmen...
Aug 22, 2025 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
Teen taken to Topeka hospital after wreck near Harveyville
A teenager has been taken to a Topeka hospital after a crash near Harveyville on Friday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 7:15 am on Harveyville Road less than hal...
Aug 22, 2025 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office patch.
Bucks for Buckles announces several area checkpoints
Bucks for Buckles is coming -- and soon. The annual traffic safety campaign offers dollar bills for drivers and all occupants that are safely belted as they pass through different checkpoints, often a...
Aug 22, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
United Way begins 2025-26 fundraising campaign
The goal has been set as the United Way of the Flint Hills begins the public portion of its 2025-26 fundraising campaign. At the campaign kickoff Thursday, Drive Chair Yahaira Ibarra announced a goal ...
Aug 21, 2025 The United Way of the Flint Hills is now into the public portion of its annual fundraising campaign after Thursday's Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at the Lyon County History Center. Ginny Samples.
