Final defendant sentenced in Womochil, et al federal case
The Womochil, et al federal case has finally wound down to the last defendant as he was sentenced on Thursday afternoon at 1:30pm in the U.S. District Court located in Wichita.
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Butler County buildings closed Wednesday due to water outage
Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com According to a press release sent out by County Administrator Will Johnson’s office, several county buildings in Butler County will be closed to the public on Wednesday,…
MISSING TEEN: Trinity Sutton
04/01/2025 9:13pm UPDATE: Trinity has been located safe. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office say they’ve received a missing person’s report from the Kansas Department of Children and Families for teenager…
Womochil sentenced to 60 years in prison on plea deal
“This is probably a case that will haunt me for the rest of my life.” Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com Caution to readers: This article contains graphic material over the content of…
Seven men arrested after successful multi-agency sting operation
Child sex crime and trafficking charges filed Nikole Babb nbabb@cherryroad.com The Butler County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve arrested seven men after operating a successful sting operation that involved nine other…
Judge sets bond in Schroer cases, next hearing
Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com During their first appearances on Wednesday afternoon, the Schroers appeared at separate times. The couple had been arrested on February 3 on charges relating to the discovery…
Watts scheduled for sentencing after 2022 Leon shooting
It was just three years ago that James Brent Watts made an uncommon headline for the small town of Leon in Butler County; shooting at the bank. The story of what conspired before the shooting is what he’s being sentenced for in April.
Adoptive parents arrested in Rose Hill for murdering 6-year-old girl
Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com The Rose Hill Police Department announced this afternoon that the adoptive parents of 6-year-old Kennedy Schroer, who was also known by her birth name of Natalie Garcia,…
The PBM monopolies and how they affect pharmacies in Butler County
As many as 10 family-owned or pharmacies faced closure each day around the United States of America in 2024. This isnât due to low staffing, inflation or even a loss of customers. The answer is much more complicated than most think and is hugely due to Pharmacy Benefit Management, (PBM), companies being left completely unchecked.
Kooken still missing
A 16-year-old male identified as Caden Kooken, was reported missing to the Andover Police Department on December 15, Christmas day. It was thought the young teen went missing with his two friends, who were reported missing on same day. All teens are under the age of 17. The friends, Tiffany Voth, 13, and Katelyn Span, 14, were found by Wichita Police Department early on December 27 and have been returned safely to their homes.