Author Archives: Chuck Samples

At least we don't have to deal with triple-digit heat for a few days. Temperatures will be around 90 degrees Monday and Tuesday, along with a small chance of showers and storms. This follows air tempe...

Several kinds of poultry went through the judging process Sunday. In the end, Taylor Pringle won the senior showmanship title for her silkie chickens. Livestock of all kinds will be going through the ...

The swine show moved relatively quickly Sunday, which was good -- given temperatures rose into the low 90s by the time it ended. Aiyana Frantz took home several top ribbons, including grand champion m...

Emporia Police officers say a man hit by a train in downtown Emporia on Sunday was extremely fortunate. Police Sgt. Dominick Vortherms says the man was walking across the Merchant Street crossing when...

Earlier this year, a Lyon County jury acquitted Victor Cardona-Rivera on one aggravated battery charge but could not reach a verdict on eight other counts against him in a sexual assault trial. Anothe...

Court proceedings continue for Alan Alanis, one of six defendants in the Jesus Avila murder from nearly five years ago.' On Friday, Lyon County Judge Merlin Wheeler set jury trial from Dec. 5-23 and a...

As Lyon County works towards naming a new judge, Coffey County is doing likewise. The Fourth Judicial District Nominating Commission will have a phone conference at 1:30 pm Tuesday to review nominatio...

Over two months after bringing one finalist to Emporia for an interview, the Emporia Public Library Board of Directors will bring a second candidate to town. Pauline Stacchini, currently the managing ...

A call for a potential fire south of Emporia led a totally different issue Sunday morning. Emporia and Olpe fire departments were called to 1035 Road 135, about three miles south of Emporia, just befo...

One more day of sweltering heat is in the picture with our current heat wave. Air temperatures will be close to 100 degrees by late afternoon, with heat index readings around 105. Heat advisories are ...