Tag: Wilson County

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.

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.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Neodesha Police Department, and Wilson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide after skeletal remains were found in rural Wilson County on Sept. 24. An autopsy is pending, and identification is expected to take longer due to the remains' condition. Tips can be submitted to KBI.

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.

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.

WILSON COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office are conducting a death investigation after...

WILSON COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Neodesha Police Department and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office...