Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Trial back on docket in Lyon County identity theft, conspiracy case
For now, jury trial is the next step in a Lyon County identity theft and conspiracy case. Demetrius Odom is set for trial to begin July 28. The case was originally set for trial in January or February...
May 09, 2025 Demetrius Odom. Lyon County Jail photo.
Sacred Heart students learn more about papal selection process as Leo XIV succeeds Francis
It's a new era for the Roman Catholic Church with the selection of a new pope Thursday. Catholic Cardinals picked Robert Prevost of Chicago, Illinois, to end the conclave shortly before noon Central t...
May 09, 2025 Sacred Heart Father Carter Zielinski talks to students about Thursday's announcement of a new pope. Curtis Simons/Sacred Heart School.
Exporter Roundtable discusses benefits, challenges of overseas business
The benefits and challenges surrounding exports were discussed as part of the Kansas Exporter Roundtable held in Emporia on Wednesday. Kansas Department of Commerce International Trade Program Manager...
May 09, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Newman Regional Health generates $7,000 for Denim and Diamonds through BBQ lunch
Fundraising is fully underway for Newman Regional Health through its annual Denim and Diamonds activities. The latest event was the barbecue lunch, held Thursday. Director of Marketing Kacie Hastings ...
May 09, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'Habemus papam:' Catholic Cardinals choose American Robert Prevost as new pope
In one of the shortest conclaves in history, Roman Catholic Cardinals have selected an American as the religion's next pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was selected shortly before noon Central...
May 08, 2025 Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, addresses a huge crowd at Saint Peter's Square shortly after being named pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday. Vatican Media.
Emporia semi driver involved in Montgomery County injury wreck
An Emporia semi driver was involved in an injury crash in southeast Kansas on Wednesday. The crash happened around 5:15 pm on US Highway 400 near the junction with US-169 in Montgomery County. The Kan...
May 08, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Preliminary hearing date next in Lyon County aggravated arson case
The Emporia man accused of aggravated arson and illegal activity against law enforcement will have his next court hearing before the month is out. Jesus Hinostroza Jr had his first appearance in Lyon ...
May 08, 2025 Jesus Hinostroza Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County vehicular murder case set for trial to begin Monday
Jury trial is set to begin next week in a Lyon County vehicular murder case. As part of a status hearing Wednesday, Adonis Dailey was set for trial to begin Monday with jury selection. Trial could las...
May 08, 2025 Adonis Dailey. Lyon County Jail photo.
Pretrial hearing in late May for Lyon County rape case
An Emporia man accused of rape and aggravated criminal sodomy will take the next step in the court process later this month. Jason Hill Sr, age 51, was set for a pretrial conference May 23 after his p...
May 08, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
Separate Lyon County drug distribution hearings delayed
Two people accused separately of drug distribution in Lyon County may well advance in their respective court processes over the next four to six weeks. Kyndal Orange was set for a preliminary hearing ...
May 08, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
