Tag: Walmart

Elaborate ‘Cash Card’ Scam Busted in Lawrence; Highway Patrol Intercepts Suspects on I-70

A sophisticated retail theft operation was halted in Lawrence, Kansas, after local police and the Highway Patrol apprehended four men from Michigan, who were using scams involving deceptive payment card instructions. Over $6,000 in cash and $4,400 in stolen merchandise were discovered, prompting ongoing investigations across neighboring jurisdictions.

Manhattan Walmart Closed Following Reported Fire

(Manhattan, Kan., June 13, 2025) — At 4:45 p.m. on Friday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 101 Bluemont Ave.,...

Topeka Man Arrested in Connection with Atchison Walmart Robbery

A Topeka man, Michael J. Whitfield, was arrested for a violent robbery at an Atchison Walmart on May 18. He allegedly assaulted an employee to steal a cash bag without displaying a weapon. Whitfield, captured later by authorities, faces charges of robbery, theft, and battery, with a bond set at $100,000.

Kansas to receive at least $15 million in settlement with Walmart over opioid epidemic allegations

TOPEKA – (November 15, 2022) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today announced that his office has secured at...

Kansas Supreme Court reverses property tax decisions favorable to Walmart, Sam’s Club

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector July 1, 2022 TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court waded into a simmering dispute in...

Senate takes up legislation to regulate use of autonomous vehicles in Kansas

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector February 1, 2022 TOPEKA — Retail giant Walmart and autonomous vehicle developer Gatik requested Tuesday passage...

Criminal Threat Evacuates Concordia Walmart Monday

Concordia Police and Cloud County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the Concordia Walmart on Monday after reports of a...

Walmart and Sam’s Club To Require Shoppers To Wear Face Coverings

The largest retailer in the United States, Walmart, along with membership club Sam’s Club will require all shoppers to...