Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Medical issue apparently behind injury crash on Kansas Turnpike southwest of Emporia
Two people went to a hospital following a crash in southern Chase County on Friday, but Emporia Fire says only one person in the ambulance needed treatment. The crash was reported at mile marker 103, ...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Boaters told about online registration option through KDWP
The Memorial Day weekend signals the start of boating season for many people, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks says boaters can go online to register their vessels. Vessels can be regis...
May 27, 2022 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
COONAVIRUS: Lyon County adds 71 new cases for week after 16 announced Friday
COVID cases were modest between Wednesday and Friday morning. Lyon County Public Health says it noted 16 cases to close out the work week. This follows 45 in Wednesday's report and 10 Monday, meaning ...
May 27, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Emporia Public Library ready for Summer Reading Kickoff, Kids Koncerts
Kids Koncerts will begin soon at the Emporia Public Library. The 2022 concert schedule begins June 1 with Brian Wendling, Aqua Juggler, and follows weekdays through June 29: *June 8 -- Janie Next Door...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Emporia Police: Stolen Jeep found in Wichita; suspect still at large
A stolen vehicle highlighted by Emporia Police earlier this week has been found in Wichita. The suspect has not. Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says Lyon County Emergency Communications got information from ...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Protest against gun violence to start on Emporia State campus at 5:30 pm Friday
Community members are asked to take part in a peaceful demonstration against gun violence Friday. Emporia State students have organized an event with the help of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Flood warning continues for Cottonwood River in Emporia; Barricades likely to remain in place for several county roads through holiday weekend
The Cottonwood River gauge at Soden's Grove is continuing to experience minor flooding due to heavy rainfall over the past week. *A flood warning is underway until Sunday evening. The river was last o...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Arrest made after law enforcement pursuit Monday night
After a chase and search Monday night in northwest Lyon County, Lyon County deputies say they arrested the suspect Wednesday. Lyon County Sgt. Zach Shafer says deputies responded to the 300 block of R...
May 26, 2022 Michael Chase. Lyon County Jail photo.
Devawn Mitchell sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for 2021 traffic death of Steve Henry
Devawn Mitchell faces a long prison sentence for the traffic death of Steve Henry last year. On Thursday, Lyon County Judge Lee Fowler sentenced Mitchell to 554 months for first-degree felony murder. ...
May 26, 2022 Devawn Mitchell (standing, orange jumpsuit) delivers his statement during sentencing for his role in the 2021 traffic death of Steve Henry. Lyon County District Court screenshot.
ELECTION: 76th District Representative Eric Smith seeking fourth term
After a successful legislative session, 76th District Representative Eric Smith of Burlington is looking to serve his district for another term. Smith tells KVOE News one of the reasons for the succes...
May 26, 2022 Kansas House 76th District Representative Eric Smith. Courtesy photo.
