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Kansas Judicial Center opens public access service center for district court cases
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Kansas Judicial Center opened the public access service center to give the public their first access to district court case information since court information systems were taken offline following an Oct. 12 security incident.
According to the Kansas Judicial Branch officials, a second service center opened on Monday, Nov. 6 to provide remote support to district courts. It sends data and records to fill district court needs, including court schedules, routine reports and documents used for hearings or court transcripts. Access also allows courts to process driver’s license reinstatements and abstracts of conviction, and it gives court services officers access to documents needed to prepare presentence investigation reports.
Both service centers are staffed by employees from the Office of Judicial Administration and nearby district courts.
“Kansas courts statewide have continued to process cases despite their lack of access to the information systems we all rely on,” said Chief Justice Marla Luckert. “Even facing those challenges, we had several district court employees come to Topeka to help us run the information service centers. We are grateful for their support and their commitment to serving the people of Kansans under trying circumstances.”
The Kansas Judicial Branch officials provided information on the public access service center.
According to Kansas Judicial Branch officials, the public access service center is in a meeting room on the first floor. It has 10 computer terminals visitors can use to search district court case information by appointment. The room also has printers for visitors to print any search results they need to take with them.
The service center is for searching case information only. The terminals are not set up to receive electronic payments. Court payments must be made by cash, check or money order delivered to the courthouse in person or by mail. Visit Pay a Fine or Fee for more information.
The Kansas Judicial Branch officials provided information on scheduling appointments to visit the public access service center.
The public access service center is by appointment only, and each appointment is for 30 minutes. The center will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will be allowed to schedule up to two 30-minute visits per day.
Request for appointments can be made HERE. Prospective visitors will be asked to give their name, contact information and preferred time to visit the service center. A second form must be submitted to choose a second appointment time.
The Kansas Judicial Branch said requests for appointments will be processed first come, first served. If demand for a particular time slot exceeds capacity, requests that cannot be served will be declined.
More information can be found on the Public Access Service Center webpage on the judicial branch website. It covers how to schedule an appointment, where to park, and what to expect when reporting to the Judicial Center for the appointment.
The Kansas Judicial Branch shared information about the early recovery phase to bring back the Kansas Judicial Branch information systems.
According to the Kansas Judicial Branch, efforts to bring judicial branch information systems back online will occur in phases, although the judicial branch is still developing a firm timeline when all information systems will be fully restored.
Officials said beyond rebuilding a safe and secure environment for its information systems, the judicial branch is planning how it will restore full access to court case data. It will occur incrementally, and it starts with access to district court case information through a network of computers in the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka.
The Kansas Judicial Branch provided information on the Oct. 12 security incident.
According to the Kansas Judicial Branch, Kansas court information systems have been offline since Oct. 12, when the Office of Judicial Administration experienced a security incident. the office activated its response process, which included notifying the Kansas Information Security Office.
Officials said law enforcement is aware of the security incident and the Office of Judicial Administration is cooperating with their inquiry into the matter.
Kansas Judicial Branch officials noted the Office of Judicial Administration has been working with outside experts to investigate what happened, how it happened, and what is affected. This investigation is ongoing.
Kansas Court System Security Incident
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Kansas State Fans Unload On Jerome Tang After Wichita State Loss
Kansas State’s meltdown loss to the Stockers can be attributed to many on the team.
But it was coach Jerome Tang who was the center of the criticism Saturday night. This is the second time in the last three games where the Wildcats were outdone dramatically in the second half.
Kansas State stars Coleman Hawkins and David N’Guessan combined for just 15 points on 35 percent shooting. Meanwhile, David Castillo went 0 of 7 from 3-point range, contributing to a 28 percent shooting performance from the arc.
On the other end, Wichita State’s Xavier Bell and Corey Washington combined for 42 points. The Shockers collectively got to the paint and free-throw line very often Saturday.
“I saw this live,” one user said. “Competitive for 30 minutes, the Cats freaked out being down by 4 and couldn’t stop chucking threes and play horrible defense. Tang tries but this squad has no heart and grit. Soft. Fragile.”
Kansas State starts facing conference opponents next week, with their first Big 12 matchup against Cincinnati (9-1) Monday night. But honestly, most fans are ready to throw in the towel on the season already.
“I love this college with my whole heart,” another fan said. “Will always support the University but this is one of the worst starts to a season I have ever seen. This is not the standard we have built and something needs to change. The program should be embarrassed because the fans sure are.”
Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.
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Chiefs Suffer Several Big Injuries Before Steelers Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been pummeled with injuries over recent weeks. They aren’t alone in that predicament, however, as their Christmas Day opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs are currently dealing with their fair share of bumps and bruises.
Defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf), wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle), offensive tackle Jawann Taylor (knee) and linebacker Jack Cochrane (ankle) all went down in Kansas City’s win over the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon, casting doubt on their collective statuses for Wednesday’s meeting with Pittsburgh in a short week.
Jones, widely regarded as one of the NFL’s elite defensive talents for the better part of a decade, sustained his injury in the fourth quarter. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid described it as a strain, and it’s unclear if he’ll be ready to go against the Steelers.
The five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro has recorded five sacks on the season to go with 30 total tackles, nine of which have gone for losses, and a forced fumble.
Worthy, who was selected with the No. 28 pick of the first round in the 2024 draft, posted a career-high six catches for 65 yards and a touchdown versus Houston. He departed with his injury in the second quarter before returning after halftime and remaining available from that point forward, meaning he’s likely good to go against the Steelers.
Reid also described Taylor’s injury as a strain after he was pulled in the third quarter of Saturday’s contest. The 27-year-old has held a spot on the Chiefs’ injury report since Week 13 with a knee issue, though he’s yet to miss a game both this season and throughout his entire six-year career.
Taylor occupies the right tackle spot and has made 15 starts this campaign. Kansas City’s depth has already been tested after left tackle D.J. Humphries was inactive versus Houston with a hamstring injury, leaving Wanya Morris and second-round rookie Kingsley Suamataia as the team’s most likely options at the two spots if the former pair of players can’t work their way back onto the field in the coming days.
Cochrane fractured his ankle, per Reid, which may very well end his year. The special teams ace logged a total of 306 snaps, mustering five tackles over that stretch.
The Chiefs are now 14-1 and have a magic number of one to clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC, meaning another win or a single Buffalo Bills loss would do the job.
Thus, Kansas City could adopt a safe approach by resting some of its guys and opting not to risk worsening the health of its players with such little down time before taking on the Steelers.
Pittsburgh, on the other hand, has seen its hold on the AFC North slip out of its hands following a loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday that has both teams sitting with a 10-5 record.
Though the Steelers have clinched a postseason berth, they are currently on a two-game losing streak and would ideally avoid slipping any further.
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (knee) and wide receiver Ben Skowronek (hip) both suffered injuries against Baltimore while cornerback Donte Jackson (back), defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin), quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal), safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) and wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) all didn’t make an appearance with pre-existing wounds.
Pittsburgh needs to get off the schneid quickly, and the hope is that it can return several key pieces whom are currently on the mend for its bout with the reigning Super Bowl champions from KC.
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Kansas State Has Another Second-Half Collapse In Loss To Wichita State
The Kansas State Wildcats looked like a strong basketball team for one half.
And then the second half happened.
The Wildcats were outscored by 23 in the final 20 minutes in an 84-65 loss to Wichita State Saturday night on the road.
“They were better than us, especially in the second half,” K-State coach Jerome Tang said. “I thought their staff did a great job of putting a game plan together of how they wanted to attack us.”
It was the second time the Wildcats had a second-half collapse. The same thing happened in a blowout loss at St. John’s earlier this month.
“The other coaches did a better job of making adjustments than our staff did,” Tang said.
Xavier Bell led the Shockers with a season-high 24 points. Macaleab Rich led the Wildcats with 20 points.
WILDCATS SIGN RECEIVER
Kansas State is making moves within the transfer portal. Their most recent acquisition former Boston College wide receiver Jerand Bradley.
Bradley had just six receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns last season with the Eagles. However, he compiled 92 receptions for 1,274 yards and 10 touchdowns with Texas Tech, illustrating his ability to produce. He will have many opportunities to replicate this in Manhattan, with the Wildcats reeling after losing their top two receivers.
KANSAS STATE WILDCATS HAVE NEW UNIFORMS FOR RATE BOWL AGAINST RUTGERS
As Kansas State gears up for the Rutgers Scarlet Knight, storylines have been flying around regarding the transfer portal, new recruits, and possible breakout performances.
But a more light-hearted note was the Wildcats getting to unveil their new uniforms in the Rate Bowl.
Wildcats veteran Taylor Poitier said it was “really cool” to be able to suit up in these newer designs.
“We rarely get to wear those types of uniform combos, so I’m really excited to wear them,” Poitier said. “They’ll look pretty cool out there.”
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