Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Lyon County child sex abuse case has preliminary hearing scheduled
A preliminary hearing will take place in September in Jacob Garcia's sexual exploitation case working through Lyon County District Court. Garcia, age 23 of Emporia, had his first court appearance Mond...
Jun 17, 2025
Minor tweaks to complaint in Lyon County drug distribution case
Prosecutors in a Lyon County drug distribution case have amended the charges against defendant William David Walters. When he was first charged this past January, Walters was charged with distributing...
Jun 17, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Reports of flooding beginning following daylong rainfall; Tornado watch issued for Greenwood County through late Tuesday evening with more rounds of storm activity expected in the mid to late evening hours
Severe storms are still a possibility for the local listening area this evening; however, rainfall throughout the day has led to the latest round of flooding for portions of the area. Rainfall, rangin...
Jun 17, 2025 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Stormont Vail final plat, DeBauge Complex grant, snow removal among agenda topics for Emporia City Commission
Land matters may well dominate the Emporia City Commission meeting slate Wednesday. During the action session, city commissioners could approve the final plat for Stormont Vail Health's planned medica...
Jun 17, 2025 City of Emporia map.
Fence view ahead for Lyon County Commission on Wednesday
Lyon County commissioners will take their study meeting on the road Wednesday. Commissioners have a fence viewing on Road 220 near Road M as the only listed order of business. The meeting will be call...
Jun 17, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Patterson new trial motion denied
Sentencing is next for Russell Paul Patterson Jr after his motion for a new trial in a Lyon County sex abuse case was denied. Patterson's defense attorneys were seeking a new trial citing prosecutor m...
Jun 17, 2025 Russell Patterson Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Water main break reported in central Emporia
Emporia's Public Works crews have responded to a water main break. The incident was reported in the 600 block of State shortly after 8 pm. State is closed between Sixth and Seventh for repairs. Other ...
Jun 16, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall possible Tuesday night
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in two different general times Tuesday. Early on, there is a marginal risk for wind and hail along and west of a line from Council Grove to El Dorado. Bette...
Jun 16, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Area women encouraged to attend information session on menopause
Women are encouraged to register for an important information seminar taking place in Emporia this week. "Let's Talk Hormones -- A Women's Health Event" is taking place from 6-8 pm Thursday at the Emp...
Jun 16, 2025 High Plains Wellness graphic.
Annual Garden Tour coming Saturday
If you are interested in gardens, the Lyon County Master Gardeners are ready for you this weekend with the annual Garden Tour on Saturday. Master Gardener Jennifer Kraus says the tour helps to highlig...
Jun 16, 2025 K-State Research and Extension Lyon County graphic.
