Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Man charged in Coffey County with over 20 counts of child sex abuse
Court processes are starting in a Coffey County case involving charges of illegal sexual conduct against two children. Coffey County Attorney Wade Bowie has charged Roy Anthony Hernandez, age 46, with...
Nov 12, 2025 Kansas Courts graphic.
Wichita residents arrested near Emporia on suspicion of drug distribution, child endangerment
Formal charges are pending against two Wichita residents after a traffic stop outside Emporia led to arrests late Monday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol arrested 62-year-old Jeffrey Jon Sperry and 43...
Nov 12, 2025 Jeffrey Sperry (from left), Elizabeth Thomsen. Lyon County Jail photos.
FHTC power plant instructors say program well-equipped to train students if Natrium reactor comes to area
TerraPower and Evergy are still months away from deciding whether to put a new nuclear reactor with new technology in Kansas -- or a location near Emporia, for that matter -- but if a Natrium reactor ...
Nov 12, 2025 TerraPower rendering.
Main Street begins taking applications for new incubator business after recent move by Imaginarium
Emporia Main Street is now seeking a business for its incubator space. Emporia Imaginarium, the most recent tenant, recently moved to 707 Commercial as its plans continue for taking over the former Gr...
Nov 12, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
More work on K-99 ahead as KDOT approves contracts for work north of Emporia
As work continues on Kansas Highway 99 south of Emporia, the Kansas Department of Transportation has approved contracts for highway improvements north of the city. Late last month, KDOT approved three...
Nov 12, 2025 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Aurora may return Wednesday after strong event Tuesday
Will there be another spectacular showing of the aurora borealis for area residents Wednesday night? It's entirely possible with the latest coronal mass ejection of energy set to hit Earth later. Empo...
Nov 12, 2025 Aurora borealis put on a widespread display Tuesday night after geomagnetic activity from the sun reached Earth. Mark Brown/Emporia State University.
US House beginning work to reopen federal government
Wednesday looks to be extremely busy in the US House of Representatives. House members anticipate intensive work on a continuing resolution passed Monday night in the Senate that would fully fund the ...
Nov 12, 2025 US Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt meets with residents during Emporia's Veterans Day memorial service in November 2025. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporian hurt after Tuesday wreck in Chase County
An Emporia man suffered potentially serious injuries after crashing in east Chase County on Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened shortly before noon on US Highway 50 just east of...
Nov 12, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Turnout strong for Emporia's Veterans Day events
Thank you for your service. Those five words were heard repeatedly in Emporia, the founding city of Veterans Day, as the holiday again packed the community schedule. A large parade with around 60 entr...
Nov 11, 2025 Retired Colonel Kevin Hadley delivers the keynote talk during Emporia's annual Veterans Day memorial service. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Facility survey results ahead for USD 251 board
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has been discussing major facility changes for years, and that general topic is back in front of the board again Wednesday. Board members will discuss ...
Nov 11, 2025 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
