Author Archives: Chuck Samples

Short-term railroad crossing maintenance and repair work continues in and around Emporia. Burlington Northern Santa Fe has two projects for Wednesday in Emporia, announcing work at the Merchant and We...

A motorcycle rider suffered life-threatening injures during a crash in south-central Emporia on Tuesday. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to 17 South State around 5:10 pm. Emporia Fire Capt. ...

Following a smooth -- albeit poorly-attended -- primary election earlier this month, the Lyon County Election Office is already gearing up for the general election Nov. 5. County Clerk and Election Of...

Formal charges are pending after the arrest of a man wanted on suspicion of theft. The Chase County Sheriff's Office had been searching for Clifford Vanderzanden after he allegedly stole a UTV from an...

Besides helping upcoming construction work for Southwick House, the Morgan Wilkie Fund is helping to fund an unrelated project for another Emporia nonprofit. The Wilkie Fund has donated money to help ...

Emporia State Unviersity's Live at the Hive Kickoff Event is changing locations. Prospects for air temperatures just under 100 degrees and heat index readings between 105-110 have prompted organizers ...

After one of the two defendants in an Emporia human trafficking and commercial sex exploitation case was set for trial late last week, the second defendant accepted a plea agreement. On Tuesday, Maria...

USD 252 Southern Lyon County is re-emphasizing existing policy on the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in classrooms -- which means they are not allowed in those school settings. The di...

Southwick House leadership is celebrating two notable grants as it moves towards serving women and families in crisis situations. Southwick House has announced nearly $27,000 in combined grant funding...

Another retail store at the Emporia Pavilions will open to shoppers this week. Five Below has its official grand opening ceremonies starting at 9:30 am Friday. Five Below is coming online ahead of Mau...