TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man charged with threatening to kill a Kansas congressman said in federal court Wednesday that he has a “very religious” defense and is now acting as his own attorney, despite…

TOPEKA, Kansas — After Tyler Williams spent much of his teenage years locked up in the juvenile jail system, he found himself at 19 owing more than $1,000 to the state of Kansas — including…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Robert B. Leedy, Iola, driving while suspended, 47/35, $794 Alice Rohr, Iola, dog running at large, $135 Michael E. Setterstrom, Lawrence, DUI, driving…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Gregory B. Ard, Iola, expired tag, $195 Austin E. Bradley, LaHarpe, no insurance, no seat belt, $455 Frank R. Hannum, Iola, possession of…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Tyrese L. Brooks, Iola, inattentive driving, $195 Rebecca A. Dobbs, Iola, no seat belt, $30 Tyler J. Dobbs, Iola, no seat belt, $30…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Officials in Kansas’ judicial system want to establish more special courts aimed at keeping veterans with behavioral, mental health or substance abuse issues out of prison. But they are pursing the…

Shawnee Mayor Michelle Distler has been charged with felony perjury, court records show. Distler, 47, was released Wednesday on a $2,500 bond, the Kansas City Star reported. The criminal complaint by the Johnson County district…

Ever since Marie Roth first learned about CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) as part of a college internship in Indiana in 2011, she has wanted to be an advocate.  Roth and other new advocates were sworn…

DISTRICT COURT Judge Daniel Creitz Civil cases filed: Nancy Hilt vs. Grant Holman, Roger Hoddy, et al, other civil U.S. Bank National Association vs. Darin D. Norman, et al, mortgage foreclosure Melissa D. McCann vs.…

DISTRICT COURT Judge Daniel Creitz Civil cases filed: Kirk R. Dwyer vs. Candace Dwyer, protection from abuse Brittany Johnson vs. Zachary Johnson, divorce MAGISTRATE COURT Judge Tod Davis Convicted of no seat belt and fined…