Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Melvern man arrested for suspected drug distribution
A Melvern man was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of illegal drug activity. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest happened shortly after 9 am Friday in the 300 block of South Enderton ...
Nov 08, 2024 Joshua Franks. Osage County Jail photo.
Sentencing coming Thursday in Lyon County exploitation, conspiracy case
Sentencing is coming next week for one of two defendants in a Lyon County human trafficking case involving a husband and wife. Jesus Mannuel Trillo-Hurtado has a hearing at 9 am Thursday before Judge ...
Nov 08, 2024 Jesus Trillo Hurtado. Lyon County Jail Photo.
Trial date set for defendant in Lyon County trafficking, exploitation, rape case
Trial is now on the calendar in a Lyon County human trafficking case. As part of a hearing in Lyon County District Court on Thursday, Russell Paul Patterson was set for trial to begin Feb. 3. Trial co...
Nov 08, 2024 Russell Patterson Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Arraignment ahead in Lyon County drug distribution case
Court proceedings are advancing for two men in a Lyon County drug distribution case. Pretrial and arraignment is the next step for Lawrence Lorenzo Keshawn Fletcher and DeMarqus Deshwyn Fletcher. Thos...
Nov 08, 2024 DeMarques Fletcher (from left), Lawrence Fletcher. Lyon County Jail photos.
Thursday crash involving Burlington semi driver sends two people to Labette Health
A Burlington semi driver was involved in a crash that sent two other people to a hospital for treatment Thursday. The crash happened shortly before 4:15 pm on US Highway 169 in Montgomery County. Troo...
Nov 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Rescheduled Team James fundraiser taking place Sunday
After a refrigeration issue this past weekend, organizers of a special fundraising meal are trying again this upcoming weekend. The Team James: No One Fights Alone meal will be at Emporia Fire Station...
Nov 08, 2024 TEAM JAMES flyer.
#VOTE2024: Argabright, Droge, Schreiber claim Statehouse seats; Bartel joins Peck on Lyon County Commission
Locally, the 2024 general election saw some familiar names continue representing their constituents -- as well as some new people stepping up as prior leaders retired. Republican Mike Argabright won t...
Nov 05, 2024 Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat observes an Emporia precinct map during election proceedings Tuesday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Handful of Lyon County roads still closed after weekend rainfall
In between rainfall events, Lyon County's road network is slowly drying out and opening up. There are still a few roads that remain barricaded after heavy rainfall this past weekend into Monday: *Road...
Nov 05, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Repair work ongoing, bottled water supply easing as boil water advisory continues
Repair crews have been working to make repairs in at least two areas of the Emporia Water Treatment Plant that led to an expansive boil water advisory early Tuesday. City Manager Trey Cocking says mor...
Nov 05, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Stormont Vail annexation request tops hefty agenda for Emporia City Commission; study meeting pushed to Nov. 15
It has been expected for months. Now Emporia city commissioners will discuss Stormont Vail's annexation request for property just west of Emporia in open session this week. The topic is near the top o...
Nov 05, 2024 City of Emporia map.
