Author Archives: Chuck Samples
AVILA MURDER: Granado, Pecina waive speedy trial requirements
Court proceedings continue to move forward for two defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case. Both Andrew Granado and Jovan Pecina waived their rights to speedy trials during hearings Wednesday. They ...
Aug 04, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Heat advisories return for Chase, Greenwood counties; rain totals vary widely
Heat alerts are back again for part of the KVOE listening area. Chase and Greenwood counties are in heat advisories from 1-8 pm both Thursday and Friday. This follows another hot day across the KVOE l...
Aug 04, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia Police searching for missing adult
Emporia Police are asking for help in finding a missing person. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers are looking for Brooke Lang, who was last seen July 21. Mattas says Lang was apparently leaving he...
Aug 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Weekly number creeps up in Lyon County
COVID caseloads are ticking up gradually in Lyon County. On Wednesday, Lyon County Public Health reported 60 new cases, up from 52 announced July 27 and 47 announced both July 20 and July 13. However,...
Aug 03, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Final report pending on pedestrian island demonstration project from spring 2022
After a demonstration project introducing Emporians to a new crosswalk concept earlier this year, will the city's use of pedestrian islands expand? Healthier Lyon County spearheaded the project this p...
Aug 03, 2022 Healthier Lyon County photo.
Emporia Main Street launches 'Shop Local, Back to School' teacher gift card program
Emporia Main Street has a new initiative designed to thank teachers in Lyon County for their work. Main Street Director Casey Woods had details on KVOE's Morning Show on Wednesday: Main Street will th...
Aug 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
State revenues above estimates for 24th straight month
Two straight years and counting. The state's tax receipts are now on a 24-month streak of surpassing estimates, continuing that mark in July with over $586 million collected for the month -- beating e...
Aug 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
'He's rounded third and headed home:' Longtime Emporia realtor KB Thomas passes away
KB Thomas danced to his own beat throughout his life. Now he's practicing his dance moves in the afterlife. Thomas died last week. Emporian Bobbi Mlynar -- in the same class as Thomas at Emporia High ...
Aug 03, 2022 Longtime Emporia realtor KB Thomas Jr, an avid Kansas City Royals fan, passed away late last month. MLB.com screenshot.
WEATHER: Heat advisories trimmed, but still in effect until Wednesday evening; marginal risk of severe weather in forecast
Hot temperatures went above expectations Tuesday, and more heat is expected Wednesday. Tuesday's high temperature hit 105, above the projected high of 102, and the heat index went up to 110, above the...
Aug 02, 2022 Showers and storms developed before sunrise Wednesday. More storms, including a low-level risk of severe weather, are possible by late afternoon. Brian Keith photo.
PRIMARY ELECTION: Polling places across Lyon County listed as busy Tuesday
Busy but smooth. That's how Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat characterizes the primary election Tuesday. Vopat says Lyon County's polling places were busy since they opened at 7 am, with lines of voters ...
Aug 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
