Author Archives: Chuck Samples

Curtis Simons says he is ending a better than four-decade career in education when the academic year ends at Sacred Heart Elementary. Simons informed the parish community last week of his decision, si...

After a couple postponements due to weather, the Wreaths Across America retirement activities are finally coming Saturday. Volunteers are asked to gather at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery shortly be...

Kansas Day has passed, but the David Traylor Zoo and Emporia State University's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center are taking the approach of "better late than never" after winter weather th...

Burlington Police Chief Mike Roney is advising residents about a pair of scams. Last month, Burlington Police officers responded to a theft by deception incident where the victim reported taking a cal...

Formal charges are pending against an Emporia man accused of sexual exploitation and other crimes. Emporia Police officers arrested Nicholas Aaron Rodriguez on Wednesday on suspicion of exploiting a c...

The 911 Goes to Washington conference is coming later this month, and Lyon County Emergency Communications Director Roxanne VanGundy will be among those attending. VanGundy is the first vice president...

Next week, the Americus City Council could finalize the dissolution of the town's police department. Following a special town hall Tuesday, the City Council has a meeting at 7 pm this upcoming Tuesday...

As First Brands founder Patrick James and his brother, Edward, begin court appearances connected to their federal indictments on fraud and conspiracy charges, certain operations at Emporia's Hopkins M...

Meetings have ended for the USD 253 Cost Containment Team. Committee members held their final meeting Wednesday, following months of conversations as the district tries to find $4 million worth of sav...

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has its Annual Meeting coming Friday evening. Interim Chief Executive Officer and President Christian Keisler has been among the people leading the planning effort...