(Editor’s Note: Office staff gathers weekly court news from the 13th District Public Access Portal. For more information on a case listed below or any case within the State of Kansas visit https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/ This includes: Civil Court, Criminal Court, Domestic Relations, Fish and Game, Limited Civil, Marriage License Applications, Probate Court, Small Claims, State Tax, Statutory Liens and Traffic Tickets.)
Civil Court
GW2026CV19: State of Kansas vs. Chad Gregory Stewart, Other civil (non-domestic), Order for judgment of forfeiture.
GW2026CV27: Daniel Butler and Valerie Butler vs. Waylon D. Stitt, Robin Stitt and Fall River Township, Other real property, Petition to quiet title to road T-575 or order determining the boundary of Road T-575 by mutual agreement. Court review hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 9 a.m.
GW2026CV28: Code Red Scrubbers, LLC vs. Jim Gooch, Other civil (Non-domestic). Petition for damages, $255,492 plus interest and other costs and foreclosure of mechanic’s lien.
GW2026CV29: State of Kansas vs. Michael J. Buddenhagen, Other civil (Non-domestic). Notice of pending forfeiture, $2,973 US currency.
County Deeds
Listed as printed on the document filed with the Greenwood County Register of Deeds Office
2026-0876: Warranty Deed - Roger L. Winfrey Revocable Trust and Darla D. Winfrey Revocable Trust to Dan Campbell and Delaine Campbell. Lot 17, Block 18, Original Town, Eureka, west 98’ of Lot 17, all their undivided interest.
2026-0877: Quit Claim Deed - Joseph R. Heintskill and Stephanie R. Heintskill Revocable Living Trust to Joseph R. Heintskill and Stephanie R. Heintskill. Section 1522-12, S1/2SE1/4. Section 22-22-12, part NE1/4 lying north and east of row of KS-58 Highway.
2026-0878: Warranty Deed - Kimberly Traylor and Brent Traylor to Danison Family Trust. Lot 16, Lakecrest 1st Addition, Greenwood County, N1/2 Lot 16.
2026-0880: Trustees Deed - William D. Emch Revocable Trust to Brent & Lise Emch Living Trust. Section 30-22-13, all lying south of centerline of abandoned railroad rightof- way.
2026-0881: Trustees Deed - William D. Emch Revocable Trust to Brandon & Maria Emch Living Trust. Section 28-22-13, W1/2 lying south of centerline of abandoned railroad right-of-way.
2026-0886: Quit Claim Deed - Todd E. Banks to West Branch LLC. Section 23-25-9, S1/2NE1/4, SW1/4SE1/4, N1/2SE1/4, SE1/4SW1/4, undivided 1/2 interest.
2026-0888: Warranty Deed - Joseph A. Day and Marissa Cheyanne Day to Broker Whittaker and Erika Whittaker. Lot 7, Survey 81, Eureka, part Lot 7.
2026-0892: Correction Quit Claim Deed - Bobby and Tampa Randolph Revocable Trust to Donna J. Presley. Lots 14-16, Block 7, Madison Subdivision, Madison.
2026-0893: Warranty Deed - Sharon Lockard to Justin Stutesman and Dedra Stutesman. Section 36-23-11, part NW1/4, part W1/2NE1/4, all their undivided interest.
2026-0897: Warranty Deed - Timothy L. Whitmore to O’Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC. Section 2-26-10, part SE1/4NE1/4.
2026-0898: Transfer on Death Deed - Richard E. Taylor to James S. Cude and Lisa L. Cude. Lots 1-2, Block 5, First Addition, Fall River.
2026-0901: Transfer on Death Deed - Steven G. Taylor to Stephanie N. Weakley. Lot 1, Vaughn Acres, Greenwood County.
2026-0902: Transfer on Death Deed - Chris A. Martinsen and Kristina Martinsen to Alexis Vellek and Clara Schankie. Section 3-24-8, SE1/4.
2026-0903: Warranty Deed - Bulldog Property Management LLC to James D. Potter and Christina E. Potter. Lots 13-16, Block 10, Madison Subdivision, Madison, south 55’ Lots 13-16.
Criminal Court
GW2026CR10: State of Kansas vs. Masen William Huddleston, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/11/26.
GW2026CR14 and GW2026CR84:
State of Kansas vs. Dakota Wade James, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026CR29: State of Kansas vs. Mark Anthony Turner, Plea entered, Disorderly conduct, fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment. Dismissed, Domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member or dating relationship. Journal entry of plea and sentence. Post disposition.
GW2026CR30: State of Kansas vs. Mark Anthony Turner, Plea entered, Battery, knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm. Journal entry of plea and sentence.
Post disposition.
GW2026CR41: State of Kansas vs. Nictoria Michelle Hill, Sentencing hearing scheduled 11/24/26, 9 a.m. Surety bond posted, $2,500.
GW2026CR55: State of Kansas vs. Christina M. Phillips, Pretrial conference scheduled 11/24/26, 9 a.m.
GW2026CR57: State of Kansas vs. Lucas Maxwell Brown, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/11/26.
GW2026CR68: State of Kansas vs. Shawna Renee Baldwin-Yanke, Diversion status hearing scheduled 10/20/26, 3:30 p.m.
GW2026CR70: State of Kansas vs. William Joseph Chrisley, Plea entered, Possession of marijuana. Dismissed, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Unsafe turning or stopping, failure to give proper signal. Journal entry of plea and sentence.
Post disposition.
GW2026CR72: State of Kansas vs. Savannah Michelle Vaughn, Diversion status hearing scheduled 9/15/26, 3:30 p.m.
GW2026CR80: State of Kansas vs. Simon Garza, Status conference scheduled 10/2/26, 9 a.m.
GW2026CR87: State of Kansas vs. Davey Cisco Esquibel, Status conference scheduled 10/20/26, 3:30 p.m.
GW2026CR89 and GW2026CR108:
State of Kansas vs. Simon D. Garza, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/2/26, 9 a.m.
GW2026CR90: State of Kansas vs. Kala R. Chastain, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/11/26.
GW2026CR91: State of Kansas vs. Megan Sue Storm Jay, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/2/26, 11 a.m.
GW2026CR93: State of Kansas vs. Connie Irene Cowen, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/20/26, 9 a.m.
GW2026CR100: State of Kansas vs. Chad Gregory Stewart, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026CR107: State of Kansas vs. Benjamin A. Harrell Jr., Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026CR111: State of Kansas vs. Katherin Kay Chambers, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/6/26, 11 a.m.
GW2026CR121: State of Kansas vs. Jamie Diane Bailey, Journal entry of dismissal without prejudice, due to plea negotiations in GW2026CR47, GW2026CR56 and GW2026CR113.
Case dismissed.
GW2026CR131: State of Kansas vs. Christopher Neil Delahunt, Hearing result for first appearance hearing on 9/1/26, failure to appear. Bond forfeiture hearing scheduled 11/6/26, 1 p.m.
GW2026CR146: State of Kansas vs. Trystan Kincade Coates, Status conference scheduled 10/20/26, 3:30 p.m.
GW2026CR147: State of Kansas vs. Juan Carlos Rodriguez Jr., Status conference scheduled 10/20/26, 3:30 p.m.
GW2026CR149: State of Kansas vs. Joseph Dexter Grady II, Status conference scheduled 10/20/26, 3:30 p.m.
GW2026CR152: State of Kansas vs. Kae Bunyard, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/23/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026CR162: State of Kansas vs. Michael James Buddenhagen, Distribute heroin/certain stimulants, 3.5-< 100 grams; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Driving while suspended, first conviction; Possession of marijuana, one prior conviction; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Surety bond posted, $17,500. First appearance hearing scheduled 9/29/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026CR163: State of Kansas vs. Douglas Scott Bishop, Possession of marijuana, one prior conviction; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Speeding, 80/65. First appearance hearing scheduled 9/29/26, 1:15 p.m.
GW2026CR164: State of Kansas vs. Michael James Buddenhagen, Distribute opiate/narcotic/stimulant, 100 - < 1,000 grams within 1,000 feet of a school; Distribute certain hallucinogenic, <3.5 grams; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/ plant/cultivate controlled substance; Interference with LEO, conceal/ alter/destroy evidence in felony case; Interference with LEO, obstruct/ resist/oppose felony warrant search or execution; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/23/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026CR165: State of Kansas vs. Calen Dean Wilson, Violate offender registration act, first conviction, person, x2; Theft of property or services, value less than $1,500. Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/23/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026CR166: State of Kansas vs. Kristine Renee White, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Permitting unauthorized person to drive.
Domestic Relations
GW2026DM32: In the matter of the marriage of William C. Michael vs. Tammy E. Michael, Marriage dissolution/divorce.
GW2026DM47: Kody Lee Schafer vs. Shauna Altis, Paternity. Motion hearing held 9/8/26. Review hearing scheduled 12/1/26, 9 a.m
Limited Civil
GW2026LM141: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Giovanny C. Garcia, Debt collection, Answer hearing scheduled 9/17/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM154: Galt Ventures, LLC DBA Speedy Cash vs. Tracy G. Light, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 10/1/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM155: Woden Finance LLC DBA Advance Financial vs. Cassy Hamilton, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 10/1/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM156: Woden Finance LLC DBA Advance Financial vs. Bo D. Harp, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 10/1/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM159: Southwood Financial LLC vs. Skylee Dodd and Allan Firman, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 10/15/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM160: Newton Healthcare Corporation vs. Rachell Rose Thornton and Rich Thornton, Debt collection, $2,200 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/15/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM161: City of Madison vs. Dawn L. Howe, Debt collection, $368.55 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/15/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM162: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Kallie A. Folsom, Debt collection, $2,846 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/29/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM163: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Gregg Allan Hanson, Debt collection, $3,843 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/29/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM164: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Stacy Harshman, Debt collection, $348.12 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/29/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM165: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Toby Jones, Debt collection, $8,618.10 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/29/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM166: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Diana K. Kelley-Sutton, Debt collection, $1,891.77 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/29/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM167: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Cris Ryan Samuels, Debt collection, $1,398.57 plus interest and other costs.
GW2026LM168: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Brandon M. Sinner and Valarie Lacy, Debt collection, $3,952.20 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/29/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM169: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Clifford Strickler, Debt collection, $798.67 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/29/26, 1:30 p.m.
GW2026LM170: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Patricia L. Voth and Daniel C. Voth, Debt collection, $1,195.01 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/29/26, 1:30 p.m.
State Tax Warrants
GW2026ST38: Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Della B. Blessie, Individual income tax 2020 and 2021, $5,972.01. Post judgment.
Traffic Tickets
GW2026TR809: Lane M. Gilbreath, Speeding, 74/60.
GW2026TR810: Breon Demetrius Horne, Speeding, 49/30.
GW2026TR811: Tammy Renee Baetke, Driving while suspended, first conviction; Transporting an open container.
GW2026TR812: Parker Joseph Matthews, Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag.
GW2026TR813: Leonardo Martin Sosa Perez, Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance.
GW2026TR814: Jennifer Lynn Andrews, Driving while suspended, second or subsequent conviction; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle.
GW2026TR815: Jerome Beya, Driving while suspended, third or subsequent conviction.
GW2026TR816: Terry David Erie, Driving under the influence of drugs/ alcohol, second conviction, incapable of safely driving; Ignition interlock device, operate a car without a required device; Driving while suspended, first conviction.
GW2026TR817: Joanna Sue Denny, Driving while suspended, third or subsequent conviction.
GW2026TR818: Melanie Ann Hoff, Speeding, 86/65; Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance
GW2026TR819: Keren Victoria Giurfa, Speeding, 75/65.
GW2026TR820: Austin Ray Moore, Speeding, 75/65.
GW2026TR821: Joseph Thomas Anyasi, Speeding, 90/65.
GW2026TR822: Erik James Ritzman, Speeding, 85/65.
GW2026TR823: Zachary Arthur Latham, Speeding, 75/65.
GW2026TR824: Chad Allen Zimmerman, Speeding, 85/65.
GW2026TR825: Jorge Gutierrez, Speeding, 88/65.
GW2026TR826: Sheri Annette Chance, Speeding, 81/65.
GW2026TR827: Shayley M. Moudy, Speeding, 82/65.
GW2026TR828: Steven Lee Owens, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.
GW2026TR829: Robert L. Goodrich, Driving while suspended, first conviction; Driving on right side of roadway required; Failure to wear seatbelt.
GW2026TR830: Callie Jordan, Speeding, 82/65.
GW2026TR831: Maria Lebaillif, Speeding, 88/65.
GW2026TR832: Brynne M. Bowman, Speeding, 83/65.
GW2026TR833: Terry D. Klein, Speeding, 88/65.
GW2026TR834: Shannon Perkins, Speeding, 79/65.
GW2026TR835: Caleb Cowan, Speeding, 80/65.
GW2026TR836: Michelle March, Failure to yield at stop or yield sign.
