Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Emporia man arrested for suspected aggravated arson after small fire at Emporia apartment building
A small fire from late Thursday night in the Emporia city limits has led to an arrest. Emporia Fire Capt. Greg Davis says crews were called to 132 West 12th shortly before 11:20 pm, finding moderate s...
Jul 18, 2025 Mitchell Lindsey. Lyon County Jail photo.
Council Grove man charged with indecent liberties
A Council Grove man has been arrested for suspected illegal sexual activity with a minor. Council Grove Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says officers received a report from the Department for Children and...
Jul 18, 2025 Council Grove Police Department photo.
Thursday sees water main breaks on two heavily-traveled Emporia streets
Two Emporia streets that see a lot of traffic were affected by water main breaks Thursday. First, the 700 block of Weaver had a break shortly after 7 am. It took around three hours for that break to b...
Jul 18, 2025 Underground Utilities crews begin repairs at Sixth and Mechanic on Thursday. City of Emporia photo.
Discovery of skeletal remains near Emporia prompts investigation by Lyon County deputies
Lyon County deputies are investigating after the discovery of skeletal remains near Emporia this week. Sheriff Jeff Cope says remains were discovered in the 200 block of South Prairie on Wednesday, wi...
Jul 17, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
VFW 1980 still seeking volunteers for drainage project
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980 leaders have some help as they prepare to install a special drain at the club's longtime home in west Emporia. To borrow and adjust a past advertising slogan from th...
Jul 17, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Flint Hills Regional Council to receive $1M federal grant Friday
The Flint Hills Regional Council will receive $1 million in federal funding during an event Friday. The Regional Council was announced as a recipient of a US Environmental Agency Brownfields grant sev...
Jul 17, 2025 Flint Hills Regional Council logo.
Army Corps of Engineers hires full-time ranger to help at Council Grove Reservoir
Not every position is full, but Council Grove Reservoir has a critical piece of its summer employment plan in place. The US Army Corps of Engineers confirms a full-time ranger position has been filled...
Jul 17, 2025 US Army Corps of Engineers photo.
Emporia Community Foundation announces Morgan Wilkie Fund grant recipients
The Emporia Community Foundation continues announcing grant award winners this summer. The most recent announcement came Wednesday as the Community Foundation announced recipients of the Morgan Wilkie...
Jul 17, 2025 Emporia Community Foundation logo.
Flint Hills Spirit Fair set for Saturday
The Flint Hills Spirit Fair is among the weekend highlights in Emporia. This is the third straight year of activities as organized by Flint Hills Paranormal. Here's group co-founder and senior investi...
Jul 17, 2025 Flint Hills Paranormal graphic.
Short-term traffic flow changes announced for US-50 travelers under damaged Turnpike bridge outside Emporia
There has been progress in repairing a Kansas Turnpike bridge damaged by heavy equipment outside Emporia earlier this year. More progress is coming, but this aspect of work will mean a change in traff...
Jul 17, 2025 Local and state engineers are currently assessing the full scope of damage to the northbound turnpike bridge above West US Highway 50 after a piece of equipment hauled by a semi impacted the bridge Friday morning. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
