Author Archives: Chuck Samples

Leaders of the United Way of the Flint Hills were hoping for a good turnout at the Pathways to Hope: Community Resource Fair on Saturday. And that's what they got. Better than 200 people, not includin...

If you wanted a good meal and some good conversations, Emporia's first rendition of The Longest Table was a good place to go. First Congregational Church opened its front lawn to over 100 people. Orga...

Emporia State's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center had its own spin on Earth Day on Saturday, and the event was well-attended. Over 200 people went to PAROC, and event organizer Laura Budke ...

There were glad tidings to be had as Emporia Main Street had its second Enchanted Emporia on Saturday. The gathering space was the 10 block of West 9th, and Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Coordina...

After an active day Thursday for severe weather, strong storms are possible this weekend. Showers and storms are increasingly possible by late Saturday afternoon and early evening, with severe weather...

Twelve years after Radius Brewing opened to the public, the microbrewery has taken another step towards local enjoyment and regional production. Radius had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and formal reveal ...

Two people were hurt, one seriously, during a UTV crash in southeast Lyon County on Friday night. Lyon County deputy Sarah Werle says the wreck was reported just after 9:45 pm near the junction of Roa...

A Wichita man was taken to Newman Regional Health following a two-semi collision in Lyon County early Friday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident was reported at 8 am at Kansas Turnpi...

Got stuff to throw out? This is your time, thanks to the city of Emporia. Spring Landfill Days begin Saturday. Interim Public Works Director Brian Silcott says it's a popular service offered by the ci...

SOS has been earmarked for funds to help victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and stalking. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says SOS is getting over $19,000 through the federal Services, Tra...