Author Archives: Chuck Samples
AVILA MURDER CASE: Alanis prelim remains on schedule, while Garcia hearing pushed to late October
Court proceedings for one defendant in the Jesus Avila murder case are staying on schedule. Proceedings for another defendant are getting changed. Lyon County District Court Administrator Ruth Wheeler...
Jul 07, 2022
USD 253 Emporia seeking input on website redesign
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools is asking for feedback on an updated website design. The district is looking to redesign its website as a way to enhance its communication with families, staff and commu...
Jul 07, 2022 usd253.org screenshot.
As RDA board prepares for meeting Friday, Chamber names membership director
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas' Board of Directors will have its monthly meeting Friday. Board members will go through monthly reports and an appropriations report. At lea...
Jul 07, 2022 James Gardner. Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce photo.
Presence of ATLAS pod celebrated at Emporia's American Legion Post 5
Area veterans have had a chance to use a new option for certain medical needs for over three months, and the Emporia American Legion Post 5 opened its doors to let federal dignitaries and local commun...
Jul 06, 2022 Dignitaries and community members gat a glimpse of the new ATLAS pod at Emporia's American Legion Post 5 on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Formal charges filed in Lyon County after alleged chase from Emporia to Ottawa
Formal charges are now finalized in Lyon County for the New Mexico woman accused of leading a four-county chase from Emporia to Ottawa in late June. Assistant County Attorney Ashley McGee says 39-year...
Jul 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Prairie Street reopens north of 15th, but remains closed from 12th-15th after this week's water main breaks
Street repairs are coming relatively soon to Prairie Street after major water main breaks north of 12th earlier this week. A water main broke near Park on the Fourth of July, followed by a break south...
Jul 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Sale of Plumb Place to former Stanley Jewelry owner approved
Closing doesn't happen for nearly a week, but Plumb Place is officially changing hands. On Wednesday, Lyon County Judge Jeff Larson approved the sale of the Plumb Place home and property to Chris Stan...
Jul 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Davis ending seven-year run as Emporia Municipal Band conductor
The summer concert season is coming to a close for the Emporia Municipal Band. A career in local music is ending for conductor James Davis at the same time. The final summer concert for the band is Ju...
Jul 06, 2022 Emporia Municipal Band Conductor James Davis (center) is ending a seven-year stint as band director and 35-year connection to the band when the summer concert season ends July 14. KVOE News file photo.
Second annual Bryan Douglas Memorial Softball Tournament set for Saturday
The second annual Bryan Douglas Memorial Softball Tournament is coming to Emporia this weekend. The tournament will be at the Santa Fe Softball Complex on West South Avenue, with games starting at 9 a...
Jul 06, 2022 Bryan Douglas. Courtesy photo.
Emporia Police announces over 70 fireworks complaints, one citation during official sales and discharge period
Now that Lyon County's official fireworks sales and discharge period is over, Emporia Police announced a relatively low number of complaints. Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas says there were 72 firewor...
Jul 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
