A Wichita man has been convicted of voluntary manslaughter in connection with the disappearance and death of a Sedgwick County woman in April 2020, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. Robert Bruce Mans Jr., 50, of Wichita, entered a no contest plea in Marion County District Court to one count of voluntary manslaughter and … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced she signed House Bill 2508, a bipartisan bill that further defines child abuse expands allowable charges prosecutors can file for the crime. In addition, HB 2508 allows for more specific sentencing based on the severity of abuse, putting the crime of child abuse in line with other severe crimes. Governor Laura … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she signed Senate Substitute for House Bill 2279. The bipartisan bill expands access to health care in Kansas by removing barriers, allowing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice independently. Senate Sub. for HB 2279 requires an APRN to maintain malpractice insurance and national certification for initial licensure as … Read more
An officer-involved shooting in Cowley County. Sheriff Dave Falletti says on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 11:45am Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious subject in the area of US77 and 122nd Road north of Winfield. Upon contact, gunshots were fired resulting in injuries to three Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies. … Read more
A warning from the Winfield Police Department about a scam text that is going around. They’ve posted an image of the text on their facebook page. Do not click on the link that’s in it. The text suggests it’s from the USPS. It takes you to a scam website made to look like the USPS … Read more
Brittany Piper, a rape survivor and leading national expert and advocate on sexual violence prevention and recovery, will speak on Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m., in Messenger Auditorium in the Darbeth Fine Arts Center. The event is sponsored by the Southwestern College Student Foundation (STUFU) in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. There is … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced the launch of the State of Kansas Internship Program online portal. It will be a one-stop resource for Kansans interested in serving as interns for the State of Kansas.? With an expanded scope, dedicated program resources, and enhanced recruitment efforts, the State of Kansas Internship Program will reach students across the … Read more
A Parsons man was convicted on two child sex offenses under the Kansas Jessica’s Law statute, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. Jared W. Bybee, 37, of Parsons, pleaded no contest yesterday in Labette County District Court to two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy. Judge Steve Stockard accepted Bybee’s plea and set sentencing for … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 91, which provides liability protection for businesses, municipalities, and educational institutions participating in high school work-based learning programs. The bill creates some civil liability protections for businesses and students if a student is injured while participating in a high school work-based learning program.
The Winfield Police Department has announced two public presentations geared toward active shooter education. The presentation is based off the Alerrt platform, which gives information on how to react during an active shooter scenario. The presentation is centered around businesses and schools, but the general public also is invited to attend. It is set for … Read more