Author Archives: Chuck Samples
NRH board approves new central monitoring equipment, discusses Community Health Needs Assessment
Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees approved new central monitoring equipment and discussed community health matters as part of its meeting this week. Board members approved new central monitor...
Mar 28, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Hearing delayed in Lyon County aggravated battery on law enforcement case
A preliminary hearing is coming in May as part of an aggravated battery case in Lyon County. The hearing in the case against Angel Lemus was originally set for Wednesday but was delayed to May 7 with ...
Mar 28, 2025 Angel Lemus. Lyon County Jail photo.
Pre-enrollment continues for Emporia preschool, kindergarten students
Emporia Public Schools has opened up pre-registration for kindergarten and preschool students. Walnut Principal Jami Dakin says kindergarten students must be five years old by Sept. 1. Parents, meanwh...
Mar 28, 2025 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Defendant in Lyon County aggravated robbery case arrested in Shawnee County
Two people accused of aggravated robbery in a Lyon County criminal case were supposed to have hearings Wednesday. Only one did. Coryon Green's hearing for charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated vic...
Mar 28, 2025 Coryon Green. Lyon County Jail photo.
One Lyon County drug distribution defendant reaches plea, another set for prelim
There has been a plea agreement reached in one of two Lyon County drug distribution cases with hearings Wednesday. David Pohl accepted a no-contest plea as part of a trial status hearing. Originally c...
Mar 28, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
Very high fire danger Friday, severe weather possibility Saturday after damaging hailstorm Thursday
The KVOE listening area has a few weather-related hazards heading into the upcoming weekend. Very high fire danger, an occasional feature to the forecast the last two weeks, continues areawide Friday ...
Mar 28, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia Community Foundation celebrates 30 years of positive impact
The Emporia Community Foundation went "Back to the Future" as it celebrated 30 years of positive impacts for Emporia, Lyon County and neighboring counties. The Community Foundation held its anniversar...
Mar 28, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Aaron Larson adds name to Emporia City Commission ballot
The Emporia City Commission race has another name on the ballot. Aaron Larson filed for a seat on the commission with the Lyon County Clerk's Office Thursday. Larson is currently the CFO of Midwest Ev...
Mar 27, 2025 Aaron Larson. Facebook photo.
Emporia State's new Dean for Applied Health Sciences eager to begin
The new Dean for Applied Health Sciences at Emporia State University can't wait to get started. Webb's announcement isn't the only administrative post to be filled at Emporia State. Thomas says applic...
Mar 27, 2025 Nicole Webb. Emporia State University photo.
Kansans in Congress busy introducing bills
The Kansas Statehouse isn't the only building where lawmakers are active. The US Capitol has seen several bills championed by Kansas lawmakers: *In the US Senate, Roger Marshall has introduced the Def...
Mar 27, 2025 US Capitol. National Parks Service photo.
