Author Archives: Chuck Samples

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 ...

Bushong has its first person filing for City Council. Vicki Jackson filed her paperwork Wednesday. She joins Fred Fechter, who is seeking election to his former seat as mayor for the community. Candid...

Decent rainfall totals came to the KVOE listening area Wednesday: *KVOE studios: 0.90 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.59 inches *Ninth and Lawrence: 0.80 inches *10th and Weaver: 0.90 inches *110...

No people or animals were hurt when a cattle-hauling semi jackknifed across Kansas Highway 170 west of Reading early Thursday. Deputy Danny Broyles says an eastbound semi had trailer tires go off the ...

Saying recent changes in state voter law will disenfranchise "thousands" of residents, three civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit challenging changes to the state's advance voting process. ...

Changes may well be coming to the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors as far as membership and board size is concerned -- but the original plan looks like it may...

Members of Emporia's recently-formed Division of Nurses Honor Guard joined KVOE's Morning Show this week to detail the new venture. Organizer Cathy Runge says nursing is "a calling, not just a career"...

It won't be a drought-buster, but some much-needed rainfall is apparently on tap for the KVOE listening area through Thursday evening. Projections from the National Weather Service indicate 0.50-1 inc...

Authorities say Sunday's house fire in south central Emporia was no accident. Formal charges have been filed against 40-year-old Jesus Hinostroza Jr after fire damaged a bedroom inside 118 West on Sun...

Heading into Tuesday's bond election, USD 244 Burlington Superintendent Craig Marshall felt confident district patrons would be agreeable to a $45 million bond package to build a new elementary school...