Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Outdoor burns banned for Lyon, most surrounding counties with red flag warnings in effect Monday
If you live in Lyon and most nearby counties Monday and have plans for controlled burns, you need to hold off until at least Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning from 12...
Mar 09, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Man convicted in 2019 Lyon County drug distribution, attempted contraband case dies in prison
A man serving over 10 years in state prison after a drug distribution conviction in Lyon County has died in prison. The Kansas Department of Corrections says Devon Stutesman was serving out a 122-mont...
Mar 07, 2025 Hutchinson Correctional Facility. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Time again to 'Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries'
Sunday is the day to change all your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Which means it's time to at least check your smoke detectors. Emporia Fire Battalion Ryan Conley says the premise of using the spr...
Mar 07, 2025 National Fire Prevention Association graphic.
Arrangements announced for Dale Davis
Funeral arrangements have been announced for longtime Emporia businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Dale Davis. Following a private family service, there will be a public celebration of life fr...
Mar 07, 2025 Dale Davis. Kansas Chamber photo.
Stiles brings message of positivity to Emporia State
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Jackie Stiles appeared at Emporia State University on Thursday, telling people about her life and career -- during and after basketball. As a high schooler, St...
Mar 07, 2025 Jackie Stiles (center, pink sweatshirt) meets with students attending her talk at Emporia State University on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Marshall, Moran support reintroduction of ACRE Act designed to ease loan pressures for ag producers, rural towns
US Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran of Kansas are co-sponsoring a reintroduced bill designed to increase to access capital for ag producers and rural communities. The bill is called the Access ...
Mar 07, 2025 K-State Research and Extension photo.
SOS to dedicate Kathleen Inwood Family Room on March 20
SOS is honoring the life and legacy of Kathleen Inwood with a special event this month. SOS will dedicate the Kathleen Inwood Family Room as part of activities at 4 pm March 20 at SOS, 1420 C of E Dri...
Mar 07, 2025 SOS Child Advocacy Center logo.
Hoy Family Ranching Heritage Fund announced
With public memorial services for Jim and Josh Hoy taking place Saturday, Pioneer Bluffs has announced a new heritage fund in their honor. The Hoy Family Ranching Heritage Fund follows the Hoys' caree...
Mar 07, 2025 Jim and Josh Hoy. Photo courtesy of Pioneer Bluffs.
Kansas Senate approves constitutional amendment designed to change how Supreme Court justices are chosen
The Kansas Senate has approved a constitutional amendment that would drastically change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are chosen. The Senate approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 1611, which is de...
Mar 07, 2025 Kansas Courts graphic.
Stormont Vail names Kansas native as next president, CEO
Stormont Vail Health has a new leader. The Topeka-based hospital has announced the hire of Kansas native Mark Slyter as its President and Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement announcement...
Mar 07, 2025 Mark Slyter. Stormont Vail Health photo.
