Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Emporia man charged with attempted murder set for arraignment
Court proceedings are advancing for an Emporia man accused of attempted murder. Justin Colby Barrett has his pretrial and arraignment set for Sept. 13. Arraignment is where defendants typically learn ...
Aug 24, 2024 Justin Barrett. Lyon County Jail photo.
First appearance ahead Monday for Emporia woman charged with drug distribution, aggravated child endangerment
A first court appearance is coming Monday for an Emporia woman accused of distributing methamphetamine, endangering a child and other charges. Anissa Gardner-Lagg, age 21, was arrested Thursday by Emp...
Aug 24, 2024 Anissa Gardner-Lagg. Lyon County Jail photo.
Humane Society of Flint Hills broadening its service efforts beyond Lyon County lines
The Flint Hills have been part of the local Humane Society's name for years. Now that Prairie Paws has taken over operations of the Emporia Animal Shelter, the Humane Society says it's free to serve a...
Aug 24, 2024 Humane Society of the Flint Hills logo.
ESU King Lake moved from algae warning to watch
After over a month of weekly warnings, Emporia State University's King Lake is now in a blue-green algae watch/ The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the upgrade Friday, both for King...
Aug 24, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 251 superintendent confident students can continue ongoing academic achievements
USD 251 Superintendent Bob Blair is confident his district can continue a range of academic achievements noted for his students the past several years. Blair joined KVOE's Morning Show on Friday to di...
Aug 24, 2024 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Emporia woman arrested on suspicion of drug distribution, aggravated child endangerment
An investigation is underway after an Emporia woman was arrested on suspicion of drug distribution and other potential charges. Emporia Police arrested Anissa Leigh Gardner-Lagg late Thursday afternoo...
Aug 23, 2024 Anissa Gardner-Lagg. Lyon County Jail photo.
SOS Strong 10-year total tops $350,000 after 2024 effort
SOS Strong has concluded another successful fundraiser. Early totals are nearly $21,500 after the celebration event Thursday, meaning over $350,000 in total donations with the fundraiser culminating i...
Aug 23, 2024 SOS Strong concluded its annual fundraising campaign Thursday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
New COVID, flu vaccines coming soon
Late summer and early fall is typically a time when illnesses spike, and there has been increased COVID-19 activity this month. Haag Pharmacy owner Amber Haag says new COVID vaccines are coming soon a...
Aug 23, 2024 CareArc photo.
Emporia fire chief reappointed to 911 Coordinating Council
Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck will keep his seat on the 911 Coordinating Council. Beck was reappointed as a voting member this week by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. The 911 Coordinating Council is se...
Aug 23, 2024 Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck. City of Emporia photo.
Kansas City, Kansas man arrested after injury wreck on Turnpike near Emporia
An early-morning crash southwest of Emporia has led to an arrest for one of the drivers reported as involved. The wreck happened shortly after 2 am at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 120 northbound, or se...
Aug 23, 2024 Authorities with Emporia Police, Lyon County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol spent time at Newman Regional Health after an injury crash on the Kansas Turnpike early Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
