Author Archives: Chuck Samples

Christmas is now a week away, and Emporia Main Street is getting residents in the holiday spirit in a couple ways. Horse-drawn carriage rides will conclude their annual run Thursday evening, according...

Lyon County commissioners are poised to vote on zoning regulations that could pause -- but not end -- Stormont Vail's push towards a new facility in Emporia. As part of their action meeting Thursday, ...

A man initially accused of aggravated indecent liberties with a child in Wabaunsee County has accepted a plea agreement for two counts of child rape. Manuel Thomas Bailey, age 24, was arrested in July...

After a good turnout for the David Traylor's first-ever Holiday Light Stroll this past weekend, there is another opportunity to see the zoo lights this upcoming weekend. The second stroll event is Sat...

If you're healthy, you can visit Newman Regional Health. If you're not, you're advised to stay home until you feel better. The hospital has started its annual illness-related visit restrictions with i...

When Steve Haught put the Lowther North building up for sale over two years ago, many people in the community said Haught's plan for a hotel and convention center was over. However, that general conce...

Emporia Fire is investigating after a small fire was reported in a west Emporia home. Fire crews from Emporia and Americus responded to 2811 Melrose shortly after noon. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ry...

A car driver was cited after an injury crash involving a bicyclist Tuesday morning. The wreck happened at Fourth and Neosho aroun 8:40 am. Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas says 38-year-old Shawn Wade w...

A change in plea may well be coming early next month in the case of an Osage City man facing federal charges of child sex exploitation. Nicholas Engelbert had pleaded not guilty for eight counts of se...

Back in May, Chad "The Breadman" DeCrow opened up Breadman's Bakery at 509 Commercial. Now the business storefront is closing. DeCrow and co-owner Slyvaine Cooper say there are concerns about the buil...