Tag: Kansas Bureau Of Investigation

KBI Conducting Death Investigation In Ellsworth County

ELLSWORTH COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is assisting the Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office with investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 5-year-old in Brookville, Kansas.

KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Hutchinson

RENO COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Former Wrestling Coach Indicted For Child Pornography Production

A Kansas man, Ryan Brungardt, faces federal charges for creating child sexual abuse materials, including recordings of minors in locker rooms.

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.

Arrest Made in McPherson County Homicide Investigation

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Authorities have made an arrest in connection to a homicide that occurred earlier this year in McPherson County.

KBI Arrests Former Bonner Springs Detective

Kyle P. Rector, a former detective with the Bonner Springs Police Department, was arrested by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for misconduct, including stalking his spouse and possessing child sexual abuse material. He faces multiple charges, including stalking and sexual exploitation of a child. The investigation is ongoing.

Missing Wichita Teen Found Safe, Endangered Persons Advisory Canceled

The endangered persons advisory for 17-year-old Alexandra R. Smith has been canceled after she was found safe in Wilson County, Kansas. Smith went missing from Wichita on July 6, 2025, and was a key witness in a homicide case. Authorities appreciate the public's assistance during the search.

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.

Man Arrested Connected To Wilson County Homicide

WILSON COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man connected to a weekend homicide in Coyville, Kansas.

Suspect Arrested In Allen County Homicide

ALLEN COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Humboldt Police Department, and the Allen County Sheriff's Office are investigating a homicide that occurred in Humboldt, Kansas.

Former Kansas high school coach charged with producing child pornography

WICHITA, KANSAS - A former wrestling coach from Salina is facing serious charges for allegedly creating child abuse materials by secretly filming minors during a high school event. This shocking incident has led to multiple arrests and an investigation by local police departments.

Arrest In Officer-Involved Shooting In Pottawatomie County

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has arrested a Manhattan man connected to his role in an officer-involved shooting that occurred Jan. 3, in Manhattan, Kansas.