Author Archives: Chuck Samples

Expect utility scams to increase with the change in seasons later this month. The Office of Kansas Attorney General says utilities have already noted an increase in calls from customers about scammers...

A woman facing criminal charges of suspected drug possession now has a separate case of alleged drug distribution. Nikki Rae Garrison, 30, has been charged with single counts of methamphetamine distri...

A Topeka man has died following a motorcyle crash north of Admire Sunday. The Highway Patrol's crash log says 71-year-old Joseph Mueller was northbound on Kansas Highway 99 when he crashed around 12:2...

The state's winning streak when it comes to tax receipts is now at 25 months. It has been since July 2020 that tax receipts have not come in higher than expected, and that trend continued for August a...

The Kansas Turnpike Authority is asking residents to give input on their Turnpike travel experiences through the end of September. An online survey is asking residents to take part in the KTA's annual...

Reports and updates will highlight the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas' September meeting this upcoming Friday. President Chuck Scott will give his monthly report, followed by ...

The USD 251 North Lyon County budget for the ongoing school year is set. Board members approved the budget as part of work last week. Superintendent Bob Blair was pleased to report minimal adjustments...

Officially, Merlin Wheeler is retired. Wheeler served 32 years as Lyon County judge, including the last 25 as chief judge -- and he was formally honored with a special retirement ceremony and receptio...

Typically, Emporia's community murals cover one wall -- or part of one wall. That was definitely not the case at Earthly Delights, 105 East 12th, on Friday. As many as 300 people spent time Friday pai...

The Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival officially begins Saturday, but folks had a chance to get a sneak peek at the level of musicianship to come with a preview concert Friday night. All F...