Tag: Barton County

Missing Great Bend Man Located Safe; Statewide Silver Alert Canceled

A Silver Alert for 77-year-old James R. Stevens of Great Bend, missing since Tuesday, was canceled after he was found safe in Kearny County. Stevens, who has dementia, was located unharmed. Authorities thanked the public for their help in the search following his initial report as missing.

Missing Barton County Man Found Safe In Osborne County

A Silver Alert for 87-year-old Ronald Base from Barton County, Kansas, has been canceled after he was found safe in Osborne County. He went missing on March 9, last seen driving a gray Dodge Dakota. Authorities thanked the public for their assistance during the search.

Two Arrested Following Violent Robbery in Great Bend

GREAT BEND, KS — Law enforcement officials have taken two individuals into custody following an alleged violent robbery that took place late Friday evening.

Law Enforcement Seeks Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run

GREAT BEND, KANSAS—Law enforcement spent several hours Wednesday evening searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident on the east side of Great Bend.

Homicide and use of force investigations in Great Bend

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating a homicide and apparent suicide involving Mario Martinez-Garcia and Esmeralda Torres-Lopez in Barton and Stafford counties. After shooting Torres-Lopez, Martinez-Garcia fled, leading to a police pursuit. He was later found dead in his truck from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing.

K-State travels to several central Kansas counties for November community visit

Kansas State University will conduct community visits from Nov. 13-20 across central Kansas, focusing on engagement and addressing local challenges through education, research, and services. Key initiatives include workforce development, economic prosperity projects, and health promotion. The visits aim to foster partnerships and support community needs throughout the state.

Great Bend Police Investigate Alleged School Threat, Make Arrest

The Great Bend Police Department is investigating a threat made to students and staff at Great Bend Middle School. A 14-year-old boy was arrested following reports of the threat received by authorities. The case has been forwarded to the Barton County Attorney's Office, and the police seek further information from the public.

KBI arrests former Ellinwood police officer

BARTON COUNTY – Today, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a former police officer from the Ellinwood Police...

Texas Woman Sentenced To Life Without Parole For Capital Murder For 2018 Barton County Homicides

GREAT BEND – (November 29, 2021) – A Texas woman has been sentenced to life without the possibility of...

Arrest Made In Homicide At Barton County Jail

BARTON COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Great Bend man Thursday for killing another man...

Kansas Hunting Guide Sentenced For Violating Migratory Bird Act During Hunt in Barton County

WICHITA, KAN. – A Kansas guide is losing his hunting privileges for three years because he violated the Migratory...

KBI: Barton County Sheriff’s Office Employee Arrested

BARTON COUNTY – A civilian employee of the Barton County Sheriff’s Office was arrested today by the Kansas Bureau...