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Former Beneficient CEO Who Acquired Unique Kansas Bank Charter Indicted on Fraud Charges

Wednesday, November 5

Grand jury says scheme nets $150M, triggers bankruptcy costing investors $1B TOPEKA, Kan. — The former CEO and founder of the Beneficient investment firm that was granted a unique bank charter on orders of the Kansas Legislature was arrested and jailed Tuesday following indictment... Read More.

Friday Chase Leads to Arrest of Florida Woman on Forgery and Theft Charges

Monday, October 13

ABILENE, Kan. — A Florida woman is in custody after allegedly cashing forged checks with stolen identification at an Abilene bank and later leading law enforcement on a tri-county chase.Abilene Police said last Thursday they began investigating a theft report at Astra Bank on... Read More.

Enterprise Man Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges

Friday, August 15

An Enterprise man was arrested Thursday on multiple child sex crime charges. Based on a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Dickinson County Sheriff's Deputies executed a search warrant in April at a home in the 500 block of North Court.... Read More.

Murder Charges Pending Following Incident in Neosho County Saturday Evening

Monday, August 11

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. (August 10, 2025) — One person is dead and another in custody after a Saturday evening incident in far northeast Neosho County.Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies responded after a 911 call at 6:43 PM to a residence in the 300 block of... Read More.

Canton Man Found Guilty of Multiple Sex Crime Charges in Marion County

Thursday, July 10

MARION COUNTY, Kan. — A Canton man has been found guilty of multiple sex crime charges in Marion County.Matthew Dudte entered pleas Tuesday in Marion County District Court to aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent liberties with a child and three counts of aggravated child... Read More.

City of Lyons Shown Study of Possible Increases in Water and Wastewater Charges Over Next Five Years, Other Highlights from June 2 Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 3

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons residents could be facing significant increases in water and wastewater charges over the next five years. A study presented to the City Council Monday gave an overview of what increases may be in store over the next five years.The study... Read More.

Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 Staff Member Faces Charges for Unlawful Sexual Relations with Student, Serving Alcohol to Minors

Monday, June 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A staff member in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 is facing charges involving sex with a student and serving alcohol to minors.Whitney Shull is charged in a case investigated by the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office at the request of Reno County... Read More.

Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Tuesday, February 11

BARTON/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A two-county high speed chase Monday afternoon that started in Ellinwood ended in Rice County with a Hutchinson man put in jail, and with more problems than just the chase.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said a deputy tried to stop... Read More.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Doctor on False Statements, Writing Charges Related to 1989 Rape

Friday, December 20

Law Enforcement Continues to Seek Information in Ohio, Colorado & Kansas By Lucky Kidd DAYTON, Ohio — Federal investigators are seeking any possible victims or other information involving a doctor who at one time practiced in Kansas and who has been linked by DNA evidence to... Read More.

Charges Filed in Inman Shots Fired Case

Friday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. — Charges have been filed in connection with Wednesday morning's shots fired incident in Inman that led to cancellation of classes in USD 448.In a complaint filed in McPherson County District Court Friday, Benjamin Schwindt of Inman is charged with... Read More.

Former Neosho County Prosecutor Facing Felony Charges

Wednesday, December 18

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Former Neosho County Attorney Linus Thuston, who was jailed for misdemeanor convictions earlier this year, now faces six felony charges of perjury and witness intimidation.Special prosecutor Branden Bell filed the charges Monday in Neosho County... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex and Drug Charges

Thursday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 40-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested Wednesday on multiple child sex and drug charges. Richard Allen Young was taken into custody by the Hutchinson Police Department's Special Operations Division and booked into the Reno County Correctional Facility on a $100,000... Read More.