HOWARD · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Howard gets an A.
Kansas Open Records Act gives 3 business days. KASPER provides free inmate search. KBI criminal history online for $20. Booking photos public default. Strong fast clock.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Howard.
COMPUTED 2026-06-21 00:36 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 00:15 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 00:15 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 00:15 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 00:15 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · KS Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the KS field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
OSCAR SANCHEZ-MUNOZ
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HOLLIS C. VANLEER, JR.
Wanted
KASHAWN NICOLA ROPER
Wanted
VASILE SAVA
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · KS
Children Missing From Kansas (Statewide)
Active Kansas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Rylan Torrez (KS)
Isabelle Ritchie (KS)
Ethan McCollum (KS)
Alexander Dotterer (KS)
JoyAnne Cornejo (KS)
Le'Airia Dean (KS)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Kansas Court Cases
Most recent Kansas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40448 | Amanda Joy Long | 06/19/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02364 | Daws v. Metcalf Liquors LLC | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10684 | William James Daniels | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10524 | Kylie Jo Morgan | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10685 | Kent William Hinton, Jr. | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10686 | Erica Maura Cordova | 06/19/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-01172 | Baker v. Clemens Aviation LLC | 06/19/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02189 | Garcia v. Christian Relief Services Charities, Inc. et al | 06/19/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02196 | Carrasco-Castillo v. Laut Transportation, Inc. et al | 06/19/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02362 | McGee v. USD 453 Leavenworth et al | 06/19/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02363 | Marron v. AssistRx, LLC | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20906 | Getachew D Gelgelu and Wudnesh Y Kereta | 06/19/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Kansas
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Kansas. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I find arrest records in Olathe?▼
To find arrest records in Olathe, KS (Johnson County), contact the Olathe Police Department at 501 East 56 Highway, Olathe, KS 66061 (913-971-6500). The Johnson County Sheriff's Office at 27747 W. 159th Street, New Century, KS 66031 (913-715-5400) handles county-level arrests and operates the Johnson County Adult Detention Center; current inmate roster at https://www.jocogov.org/dept/sheriff. Arrest reports are released under Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215). Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Record Check at https://www.kansas.gov/criminalhistory/ provides statewide criminal history for $20. Sources: Olathe PD (https://www.olatheks.org/), Johnson County (https://www.jocogov.org/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Kansas?▼
To look up a marriage license in Kansas, contact the District Court Clerk in the county where the license was issued. Kansas Courts directory at https://www.kscourts.org/. Major county clerks: Sedgwick (Wichita) at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/, Johnson at https://www.jocogov.org/, Shawnee (Topeka) at https://www.snco.us/, Wyandotte (Kansas City KS) at https://www.wycokck.org/. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Vital Statistics at https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/192/Vital-Statistics also issues statewide marriage certificates ($15) for records from 1913 forward. Marriage licenses are public records under Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215). Sources: KS Vital Statistics (https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How do I find a divorce record in Junction City?▼
To find a divorce record in Junction City, KS (Geary County), contact the Geary County District Court Clerk at 138 E. 8th Street, Junction City, KS 66441 (785-238-3912). Divorce cases are filed as 'DM' (Domestic Matters) and are public unless sealed. Search the KS Courts case search at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/search.do for Geary County records. Certified copies of decrees cost $13.50 plus per-page fees at the Clerk. The Kansas Office of Vital Statistics at https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/643/Vital-Statistics also issues divorce certificates (one-line verification, not the full decree) for $15. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/), KS Vital Statistics (https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/643/Vital-Statistics).
Where do I check the status of a citation in Topeka?▼
To check the status of a traffic citation in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), use the Topeka Municipal Court at 215 SE 7th Street, Suite 158, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-3776), with online services at https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/. Pay tickets, view court dates, or check case status by citation number. For state-trooper-issued or county-court tickets, use the Kansas District Courts public access at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/ and filter for Shawnee County. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Topeka Municipal Court (https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Topeka?▼
To check for an outstanding warrant in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), contact the Topeka Police Department at 320 SE 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-9551), or the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office at 200 SE 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-251-2200). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.snco.us/sheriff/. Court bench warrants appear in the KS Courts case search at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation holds the statewide warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Shawnee County Sheriff (https://www.snco.us/sheriff/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
Where can I find information about an assault in the 900 block of Central?▼
For an assault in the 900 block of Central in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte County), contact the Kansas City Kansas Police Department Records Section at 700 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101 (913-573-6010). KCKPD releases incident reports and arrest reports under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215). For specific incident information, file a written records request listing the date, location, and any case number. The Wyandotte County District Attorney at https://www.wycokck.org/ may have prosecution records. Court charges tied to the case appear at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. Sources: KCKPD (https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Police), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Howard, KS
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Howard, KS · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for KS
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (KS)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in KS
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in KS
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in KS
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for KS
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 5
City of Howard, KS
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CITY OF HOWARD | HOWARD |
| ELK COUNTY OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK | HOWARD |
| ELK COUNTY OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK | HOWARD |
| GREENWOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL | HOWARD |
| JP RX AND MARKET INC | HOWARD |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CANEY RIVER WIND PROJECT | HOWARD |
| HARROD AUTO | HOWARD |
| HOWARD WASTEWATER PLANT | HOWARD |
| WEST ELK USD 282 | HOWARD |
| HARSHMAN CONST. - HOWARD QUARRY | HOWARD |
| HOWARD, CITY OF | HOWARD |
| DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #16620 | HOWARD |
| USD 282 WEST ELK ELEMENTARY ADD. | HOWARD |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 3
City of Howard, KS
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 480995393 | The Benson Historical Museum Inc. |
| 844984789 | Howard City Friends of the Library Society |
| 863107753 | Oma S Country Critters Sanctuary Inc. |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The Howard State Bank, Howard, Kansas | Howard |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from KS state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Former Kansas business executive and Latvian broker sentenced to prison for violating U.S. export laws by smuggling avionics equipment to Russia
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
District of Kansas releases quarterly update on child exploitation cases prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department announces grants for improvements to Kansas forensic laboratories
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
Kansas woman sentenced prison for stealing deceased relative’s identity to fraudulently receive federal and state benefits
Jun 3, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Howard
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Star sighting: Terrence Howard shooting new movie in Kansas City
The movie is called "Broken One" according to signs posted on set trailers.
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Man enters guilty plea in Lenexa double murder of his aunt, mother
A Lenexa, Kansas, man has admitted to the gruesome double murder of his mother and aunt in an incident in a Lenexa home in 2025. The Johnson County, Kansas, District Attorney's Off…
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Kansas firefighter injured battling blaze overnight
A Howard firefighter was briefly trapped due to a ceiling collapse. He was able to escape and suffered minor injuries.