Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Trial approaching for woman accused of drug distribution in Emporia
Court proceedings continue for a woman accused of drug distribution in Emporia. Amanda Sibert has a motions hearing set at 9 am Wednesday, with a motion to suppress unspecified evidence to be discusse...
Aug 02, 2022 Amanda Sibert. Lyon County Jail photo.
WEATHER: Triple-digit heat back in the forecast Tuesday, Wednesday; heat advisories extended
Scorching heat continues across the KVOE listening area. After triple-digit heat returned to area counties Monday, more of the same is in store for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday's air temperature cou...
Aug 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Conference Judging: July 30, 2022
A host of disciplines went through the conference judging process at the Fairgrounds Anderson Building on Saturday. Hawthorn Foster made a stop-animation video, in part after being inspired by the mov...
Aug 02, 2022 Hawthorn Foster (center, teal plaid shirt) drew quite a crowd to his stop-time animation exhibit during Conference Judging at the Lyon County Fair on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Finalists named for 5th District judge position
The interview schedule will be announced later, but the 5th Judicial District Nominating Commission has named the finalists to replace Merlin Wheeler on the Lyon County District Court bench. Nominees ...
Aug 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Primary election ahead with constitutional amendment, House 76th District Republican primary, Coffey County jail as highlights
The in-person half of the advance voting process is now complete. Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat says turnout has been steady and strong, in large part because of House Concurrent Resolution 5003, othe...
Aug 01, 2022 Lyon County Election Office workers gear down briefly shortly after the county's advance voting period ended at noon Monday. KVOE will results and reactions after the primary election ends at 7 pm Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Separate traffic stops lead to three arrests on suspected drug distribution activity in Greenwood County
Separate traffic stops in Greenwood County last week led to arrests on suspicion of drug distribution. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says a traffic stop Friday led to the arrest of Melissa Gre...
Aug 01, 2022 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health phone lines repaired
Phone lines are back up and running at Newman Regional Health The outage was first reported just after 1 pm with phone service restored shortly before 3:30 pm. The full scope of the outage as well as ...
Aug 01, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Child passes away in Scranton after being found unresponsive in vehicle Sunday
A child has passed away after being found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Osage County over the weekend. Sheriff Chris Wells says deputies received a 911 call shortly before 3:45 pm about the 2-year-...
Aug 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Habitat for Humanity reviewing applicants for home at 427 State
Habitat for Humanity continues its work on its 26th home build. Director Eric Kirby says things are progressing well at 427 State, thanks to a lot of volunteers. The 3-bed, 1-bath home has around 1,20...
Aug 01, 2022 Habitat for Humanity's latest build at 427 State is coming along nicely. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
2022 PRIMARY ELECTION: Value Them Both amendment fails, Coffey County jail complex passes
A hotly-contested constitutional amendment on abortion rights was defeated Tuesday. Voters convincingly turned down House Concurrent Resolution 5003, otherwise known as the Value Them Both amendment. ...
Aug 01, 2022 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
