Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Two defendants in Emporia meth bust have preliminary hearings in federal court
Upcoming hearing dates are not posted to the federal court records system, but defendants in a major methamphetamine bust earlier this month in Emporia are advancing in the court system. Last week, Ju...
May 26, 2025 US Department of Justice logo.
Wisconsin man dead, LeRoy residents hurt in crash Saturday
A Wisconsin man is dead and two Coffey County residents were hurt in a two-car crash Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 10 am on US Highway 75 near Eighth Road, about three...
May 26, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
COUNCIL GROVE LAKE: Army Corps of Engineers needs official word through Chain of Command before filling open posts
It appears the hiring process for a ranger and seasonal positions at Council Grove Lake may take some time. Late last week, US Senator Jerry Moran announced Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll had signed a...
May 26, 2025 US Army Corps of Engineers photo.
SOS secures two significant grants
Over $50,000 in grant money is coming to SOS after a recent announcement by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. The governor says SOS is earmarked for almost $24,000 through the federal Services, Training, O...
May 26, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Major presidential disaster declaration for March severe weather does not include any area county
President Donald Trump has signed a request from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for a major presidential disaster declaration following nearly a week's worth of severe weather in different forms two mont...
May 26, 2025 Emergency responders reposition during a firefighting effort at 1955 Road 175 on March 14. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Perez-Ricardo arrested for suspected murder after apparent homicide in Emporia
The Emporia Police Department Investigations Division is leading the inquiry into an apparent homicide discovered Sunday morning. Capt. Lisa Hayes says officers were dispatched to a report of an uncon...
May 25, 2025 Alexei Perez Ricardo. Lyon County Jail photo.
Drug-related court processes underway in Morris County for man previously listed as missing by Wichita Police
Court processes are underway for a man recently listed as a missing person by Wichita Police after a drug-related arrest in Morris County this month. The Morris County Sheriff's Office says it was dis...
May 25, 2025 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Topping Out Ceremony on Wednesday for new EFD headquarters
Construction will still take several more months to finish, but the work on the Emporia Fire Department's new headquarters will hit a milestone this week. There will be a special gathering at 518 Mark...
May 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Additional road closures announced as rainfall continues on Memorial Day holiday
Additional road closures have been announced due to the wet and rainy start to Memorial Day. The Lyon County Highway announced early Monday that barricades had been placed at the following locations d...
May 25, 2025 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Flood warning ends for Chase, Greenwood counties; additional rain possible by Sunday night
Flood warnings are up for several area counties Sunday morning. Chase and northwest Greenwood counties are in a warning until 1:30 pm after 1-3 inches of estimated rainfall Saturday into Sunday. At le...
May 25, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
