Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Final pretrial hearing set in Lyon County rape case
A pretrial hearing is coming next month in a Lyon County rape case. Erik Alvarez waived speedy trial matters during a pretrial hearing earlier this week, Judge Laura Miser then set July 11 as the fina...
Jun 13, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Holscher announces run for Kansas governor
A Democrat has announced her run for Kansas governor. Cindy Holscher been serving in the Statehouse since 2016, first in the House of Representatives before moving to the Senate in 2020. Holscher says...
Jun 13, 2025 Cindy Holscher. Cindy for Kansas photo.
Warrants issued for two defendants in Lyon County human smuggling, identity theft, illegal dentistry case
Several defendants in a Lyon County case involving accusations of human smuggling, identity theft and illegal dentistry were set for court hearings this week. Hugo Cardona-Argueta, Martha Lopez-Alvara...
Jun 12, 2025 Pictured left to right:
Top Row: Franciso German Pichardo-Machado, Edward Salgado, Hugo Antonio Cardona-Argueta and Martha Kennia Lopez-Alvarado
Bottom Row: Martin Pchardo-Machado, Rigoberto Sandoval, Iris Sandoval-Flores and Ana Figueroa
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Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigating burglary of stuck Amazon delivery van
A wrong turn apparently didn't end well for an Amazon delivery truck in Lyon County. The Sheriff's Office says it was called to the 1700 block of Road N on Tuesday to help remove the van from the road...
Jun 12, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Two weeks after Unbound, organizers ready to start planning for 20th anniversary event next year
It has been two weeks since Unbound Gravel packed downtown Emporia, and organizers are still awed by what they saw. Between the participation with over 5,000 riders -- let alone all the others in town...
Jun 12, 2025 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
ESU says flat tuition demonstrates commitment to lowering student costs
Tuition rates are going up for all Kansas Board of Regents universities -- except one. Emporia State is keeping its tuition flat for fiscal 2026 after Regents approved the university plan Wednesday. E...
Jun 12, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Burlington man hurt in wreck near Madison
The Kansas Highway Patrol says a Burlington man suffered potentially serious injuries as part of a motorcycle wreck in northeast Greenwood County on Wednesday. Troopers say the wreck happened at aroun...
Jun 12, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Planning Board recommends approval of Rockland request for quarry zoning change
Rockland Stone's request for a special Lyon County permit to build a new quarry has the approval of the Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board. On Wednesday night, the board unanimously approved Rockl...
Jun 12, 2025 Lyon County logo.
Back to normal for Jones Aquatic Center
It appears the Jones Aquatic Center is finally off and rolling for the summer. The pool facility unofficially reopened Wednesday after a combination of rain, cool temperatures and storm-related equipm...
Jun 11, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Highway Patrol advising about vehicle 'cloning' after stolen truck discovered in Lyon County
If you are considering whether to buy a vehicle from a private individual, the Kansas Highway Patrol encourages you to take some extra precautions. The advice follows the recovery of a stolen pickup i...
Jun 11, 2025 Kansas Highway Patrol photo.
