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State Government March 26, 2026 - 12:01 pm

Kansas smoke shops sue state alleging illegal search and seizure during THC raids

by Maya Smith, Kansas Reflector

Three smoke and vape shops are suing the state of Kansas, accusing officials of Fourth Amendment violations in a series of October raids.

State Government January 21, 2026 - 5:53 pm

KBI director urges mandatory background checks for school employees to fill public safety gaps

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

KBI director Tony Mattivi urged approval of a bill that would require state and national fingerprint-based criminal history background checks for all employees and volunteers at public and private schools every five years.

State News August 8, 2025 - 1:16 pm

Kansas Bureau of Investigation deleted voicemail that sparked inquiry into Lenexa leader’s citizenship

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation deleted the voicemail that prompted a police inquiry into the citizenship of a Lenexa City Council member, the bureau’s legal department says.

Crime & Courts July 4, 2025 - 10:10 am

Kansas law enforcement boasts lowest crime rates in more than 20 years

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas’ crime rate in 2024 reached its lowest mark in at least 20 years, according to recently released data. Violent crimes saw a five-year low in 2024, and property crimes maintained a downward trend.

Crime & Courts June 20, 2025 - 9:16 am

Kansas Bureau of Investigation initiative to allow sexual assault survivors to track rape kit status

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

A Kansas Bureau of Investigation initiative is expected to change the state’s sexual assault evidence kit process so that survivors are no longer left in the dark.

State Government February 18, 2025 - 11:42 am

KBI director, Kansas attorney general allow agents to work with ICE on immigration cases

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation formally agreed to dedicate agents to enhance collaboration with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the search for people without documentation to legally be in the country.

Crime & Courts August 13, 2024 - 11:02 am

Annual report shows increase in property crime, decrease in violent crime across Kansas

by Maya Smith, Kansas Reflector

An annual report on crime in Kansas shows property crime rising and a decline in violent crime, providing benchmarks that may guide law enforcement and community leaders.

Crime & Courts July 24, 2023 - 4:55 pm

New Kansas law enforcement initiative getting help from dogs to chase down fentanyl traffickers

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The KBI, Kansas Highway Patrol and attorney general are combining forces to undermine illicit fentanyl networks in the state.

Crime & Courts July 17, 2023 - 12:30 pm

Annual report shows drop in Kansas violent crime rate for 2022

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Reports of burglary, murder and rape declined statewide in 2022, according to an annual report, though numbers have yet to return to  pre-pandemic levels.

Crime & Courts January 6, 2023 - 8:14 pm

Report finds Catholic church in Kansas covered up sexual abuse of children by priests for decades

by Scott Canon, Kansas News Service

The KBI found that the Catholic church minimized child rape with euphemisms, protected priests accused of rape and supported clergy financially after they had been implicated in sexual assault.

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