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KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, June 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2024 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas.Violent crime analysisThe 2024 Kansas Crime... Read More.

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

Wednesday, June 18

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Tammara Isaacs was located safely. The statewide Purple Alert is canceled.Earlier Release WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

K-State Partnership Leads to Statewide Early Child Care and Education Directory

Tuesday, April 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Thanks to a partnership between Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities and the Division of Information Technology at Kansas State University, early childhood professionals in Kansas will have access to a new statewide directory and... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

Monday, March 31

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ellis County man.The whereabouts of 81-year-old Roger Batman are unknown and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him.Batman... Read More.

New statewide biofuels tax credit could help farmers grow demand

Wednesday, February 12

The Indiana Senate has passed a bill that would give biofuel tax credits to fuel retailers across the state. Indiana Corn Growers Association President Chris Cherry says Senate Bill 254 would help increase demand for corn. “It’s huge for Indiana farmers,” he says. “It... Read More.

Could statewide budget cuts help property taxes?

Thursday, January 30

Governor Mike Braun has proposed a five-percent budget cut to each state department to reduce government spending. Braun highlighted the plans during his State of the State Address Wednesday. “Every Hoosier family and business had to tighten their belts over the last four years,”... Read More.

K-State, Kansas Health Foundation Team Up for Statewide Efforts to End Hunger

Wednesday, October 23

By Lindley Lund (K-State News), Chase Willhite (Kansas Health Foundation) MANHATTAN AND WICHITA, Kan. — Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation, or KHF, are joining forces in a new partnership and funding opportunity aimed at ending hunger at the community level across Kansas.This... Read More.

KS4Vets to Host Large Statewide Resource Fair in Lyons, Registration Open for Interested Businesses and Organizations

Tuesday, September 17

LYONS, Kan. — KS4Vets received grant funding to host a large statewide Veteran Resource Fair in Lyons, KS.If you or a business or organization you know in Kansas has something to offer veterans and their caregivers, please register at this link: https://form.jotform.com/242566453136155Your business... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Harper Man

Saturday, August 3

By the Kansas Bureau of InvestigationHARPER COUNTY, Kan. – The Harper Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Harper man. The whereabouts of 73-year-old David L. Reese, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested... Read More.

KBI Releases 2023 Statewide Crime Statistics

Wednesday, July 10

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2023 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2023... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wellington Man

Monday, July 8

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. – The Wellington Police Department reported that 67-year-old Ronald Cook was located and is now safe. The statewide silver alert is now canceled.Thank you for your assistance during the alert. Previous Release July 8, 2024 Statewide Silver Alert... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Out of Rush County is Canceled

Saturday, April 13

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – The Rush County Sheriff’s Office reported that Marilyn Jo Spangenburg, 79, was located in McPherson County, Kansas. She is now safe.Thank you for your assistance during the alert. The statewide silver alert is now canceled.Earlier... Read More.