Author Archives: Chuck Samples

The area-wide high wind watch in place Tuesday and Wednesday has been upgraded to a warning. The warning covers Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties from noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday ...

Borderline severe thunderstorms are unlikely but possible Monday evening. The Storm Prediction Center has expanded a marginal severe weather risk to include Lyon and all surrounding counties after hav...

Wreaths Across America concluded its 2024 effort with the official wreath retirement and pickup activities Saturday. A crew of about 20 volunteers went to Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery to pick up o...

People turned out in droves to enjoy the Emporia Lions Club's annual biscuits and gravy fundraising breakfast Saturday. As usual, a line of hungry people was outside the Emporia Senior Center before t...

Phi Delta Theta fraternity members at Emporia State University are encouraged by the community response to the third annual Love Like Lou ALS Benefit Gala on Saturday. On that list: ESU freshman and e...

They came from across the United States and Canada, giving Emporia a decidedly Celtic rock music experience Saturday night. The Tartan Terrors kicked off their Saint Patrick's Day tour with a concert ...

Emporia Police have been investigating after a pickup caught fire and crashed early Saturday. The incident was reported near Ninth and Sherman shortly after 2:20 am. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan ...

The recipient of Flint Hills Technical College's third annual Prairie Fire Award isn't a business, as it has been the last two years. It's the Reeble Foundation. The honor reflects a college partner's...

Public services have been announced for Jim and Josh Hoy after their recent passing. The Celebration of Cowboy Lives Well Lived will be from 1-4 pm March 8 at White Auditorium. Residents also wanting ...

What initially started as a grass fire response turned into a lengthy hay bale fire incident for Chase County Fire crews. Firefighters were dispatched to 2676 V Road, about six miles northeast of Stro...