Author Archives: Chuck Samples

Emporian Erik Alvarez won't be going to trial next month for allegations of raping a child. As part of a hearing in Lyon County District Court on Thursday, Alvarez waived speedy trial requirements and...

A Wabaunsee County teenager suffered possibly serious injuries after a crash Wednesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol was among the responders to the wreck on Mission Valley Road near Bradford Road shortl...

Before Thursday's Lyon County Commission meeting, Stormont-Vail Health said any move to change zoning code language could potentially "restrict and harm our Emporia providers." Commissioners are set t...

Newman Regional Health is clarifying its recent announcement about patient visit restrictions in light of recent illness trends. Public Relations and Outreach Specialist Kacie Hastings says children u...

New troopers will be patrolling parts of the KVOE listening area after recent academy graduations: *Jordan Zahn hails from Topeka and will be stationed along the Kansas Turnpike in Lyon County. *Eli V...

Sentencing is coming next month after a stabbing incident in Emporia six months ago. A jury convicted Raena Grana on single counts of aggravated battery and interference with law enforcement following...

If you're dealing with flu-like symptoms as Christmas approaches, you're not alone. Lyon County Health Officer Dr. Ladun Oyenuga says the earlier trend of low illness numbers has flipped. Influenza A ...

Once again, a holiday is spurring a lot of travel across the country. AAA expects almost 120 million travelers nationwide will travel at least 50 miles between Thursday and the end of the year. The to...

While new construction is taking place in the heart of the Emporia State University campus, renovations are quite visible as you pass near the university's main entrance. Beach Music Hall has been und...

There are more traffic flow adjustments as Emporia's 24th and Prairie waterline project continues. City Communications Manager Christine Torrens says Prairie Street is reopening to two-way traffic thi...