Tag: Great Bend

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.

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.

Great Bend woman sentenced to life in prison for January 2022 murder

LACROSSE – (September 30, 2022) – A Great Bend woman has been sentenced to life in prison without the...

KBI announced new evidence on 20th anniversary of double murder

GREAT BEND - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced new DNA evidence in the unsolved Sept. 4, 2002...

KBI arrests former Ellinwood police officer

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

KNDY Replay: Hanover Girls & Boys 2022 State Tournament Run

The Hanover girls & boys basketball teams competed in the 1A Division II State Basketball Championship Tournament last week...

Kansas Man Indicted on Drug Charges After Fleeing Arrest in Great Bend

TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man who was arrested in Great Bend in September after fleeing from officers was...

Western Kansas Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 24+ Years

WICHITA, KAN. – A registered sex offender living in western Kansas was sentenced Thursday to 292 months in federal...