Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Kansas Supreme Court weighing death penalty appeal of Kyle Flack after hearing Monday
The Kansas Supreme Court took over two hours Monday to hear a death penalty appeal from Kyle Flack in the deaths of four people in Franklin County eight years ago. Flack officially filed a dozen matte...
Feb 01, 2022 Kansas Supreme Court photo.
Osage County woman accused of leading ISIS battalion starts court process
The Osage County woman accused of fighting for ISIS and trying to recruit women to the terrorist organization has a detention hearing later this week. Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, had her first appearance...
Feb 01, 2022 US Department of Justice logo.
WEATHER: KDOT crews begin treating area highways; 5-9 inches of snow still expected for Emporia
KDOT road crews are out treating area highways as a winter storm bears down on Lyon and surrounding counties, with Lyon County and Emporia crews set to head out at any time. Travel conditions began de...
Feb 01, 2022 National Weather Service map.
Several grass fires pop up east of Emporia
Area firefighters have been dealing with several small grass fires Monday afternoon. Emporia Fire and nearby fire departments are fighting three fires simultaneously, including two separate fires alon...
Jan 31, 2022 Firefighters begin investigating a grass fire near Interstate 35 and Road R-1 on Monday. KVOE listener photo.
Moderate earthquake in Oklahoma causes some shaking in and around Emporia
A moderate earthquake in north-central Oklahoma is generating some reports of jostling across the KVOE listening area. The magnitude 4.6 earthquake was reported around 11:10 am near Medford, Oklahoma,...
Jan 31, 2022 US Geological Survey map.
New LCAT wrap designs unveiled
It'll be springtime before it happens, but LCAT buses are set to undergo a transformation this year. The transformation was set up by Lyon County Commission action last week to approve a roughly $9,30...
Jan 31, 2022 Lyon County Area Transportation graphic.
Accused of leading ISIS battalion, Osage County woman facing federal charge of supporting terror organization
A woman accused of leading an ISIS battalion and now criminally charged with supporting a terrorist organization has some connections to the area. Allison Fluke-Ekren's LinkedIn page lists her as bein...
Jan 31, 2022 Allison Fluke-Ekren. Alexandria, Virginia, Sheriff's Office photo.
Area school students fare well in Kansas Day photo contest
Area students represented themselves extremely well in the state's Kansas Day photo contest. Students from first grade to high school senior could submit photographs on the theme "Favorite Place in Ka...
Jan 31, 2022 State of Kansas graphic.
Winter storm watches up areawide; up to 10 inches of snowfall possible Tuesday night through Thursday morning
Forecast models are trending towards a notable snowfall for the KVOE listening area this week, and projections are already showing a wider range of snowfall than early-morning model runs. Winter storm...
Jan 31, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Cyclist hurt in wreck at Sixth and Weaver
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health after a two-vehicle wreck in far east Emporia early Sunday evening. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to Sixth and Weaver around 5 pm after a pic...
Jan 30, 2022 Emporia Police are investigating after a wreck involving a pickup and bicycle on Sunday. The cyclist was taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
