Tag: Neosho County

Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Southeast Kansas School Threats

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has confirmed that multiple southeast Kansas schools received threats. In response, a juvenile suspect was apprehended in Chanute. The case is under investigation and will be reviewed for potential charges. Authorities urge the public to report any school-related safety concerns, as threats can result in severe consequences.

FEMA approves request for major presidential disaster declaration for Severe Storms

President Joe Biden has approved Governor Laura Kelly's request for a federal disaster declaration for Kansas counties hit by a severe storm from April 25-30. This enables government entities and nonprofits to apply for assistance in repairing infrastructure. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is also activated statewide to reduce long-term risk from natural hazards.

Kansas prosecutor accused of soliciting nude photos from clients, leaking police targets

A Kansas prosecutor is accused of pressuring about 50 women to send him nude photos and sharing secret police information. The Kansas Attorney General’s Office has known about the alleged crimes for over a year. The prosecutor, Linus Thuston, has admitted to soliciting nude photos from a woman but denies other allegations. County officials and law enforcement are frustrated with his leniency in criminal cases and conflicts of interest. The sheriff’s office is investigating the matter, and new allegations have emerged in an opioid drug case. Thuston has been accused of providing confidential information to a woman and seeking nude photos from clients, but he denies some of the accusations. The case is pending review by the Attorney General’s Office.

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Awards Grants to Support Breastfeeding in Kansas

MANHATTAN, Kan., May 31, 2023 – With a goal of supporting breastfeeding families throughout Kansas, three local  breastfeeding coalitions...

Homicide Investigation Underway in Neosho County

NEOSHO COUNTY– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a woman...

Homicide Investigation Underway in Allen and Neosho Counties

ALLEN COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Neosho County Sheriff’s...

KBI Investigating Monday Morning Homicide In Chanute

NEOSHO COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Chanute Police Department are investigating a homicide that...

Suspect Shot In Chanute Officer Involved Shooting Dies

NEOSHO COUNTY – Brandon Lee Schlichting, the 28-year-old Chanute man injured in an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 20, has...

KBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Chanute

NEOSHO COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night in...