Charles (Chuck) Apt III, magistrate judge for the 31st Judicial District in Allen County, will retire June 10. Apt worked as an Iola attorney for 43 years before being appointed to the judgeship in 2023.…

The 31st Judicial District Recovery Court recognized seven individuals Thursday afternoon who had graduated from its extensive recovery program for those battling drugs and alcohol addiction. Completing the program were Jesse Adams, Heather Stephenson, Addison…

If I were in a sinking boat, I’d want Troy Smith along. That’s because Smith, director of the 31st Judicial District’s Drug Court program, kept his cool at Tuesday night’s news the federal government had…

“It’s been going great,” said Brandon Cameron of his transition into the role of Allen County attorney.  Having worked as the assistant county attorney for four years prior, Cameron brings a wealth of experience with…

“It’s easy to say you’d do anything for your kids,” Cassandra Hazen of Neodesha said. But for someone in the throes of addiction, it takes something even more powerful than love to keep those kinds…

Under Kansas law, each county is responsible for providing its own court facilities. Kansas is divided into 31 judicial districts, which allows those counties to share resources and personnel. The chief judge supervises those employees,…

HUMBOLDT — More than five car clubs and 40 cars attended Pete’s Car Show on Sept. 9 on the Humboldt square to benefit Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the 31st Judicial District.  CASA serves Allen,…

A portion of an opioid settlement will help the county’s Drug Court program. Troy Smith, Drug Court director, and Chief Judge Dan Creitz told commissioners they want 31st Judicial District’s Drug Court program to use…

Iola attorney Chuck Apt has been tapped as the next magistrate court judge for the 31st Judicial District, and in so doing, will bring an end to a legal legacy that has extended 138 years.…

At times, the atmosphere in Allen County District Court on Thursday afternoon felt like a festive celebration. “Big round of applause!” Chief District Judge Dan Creitz would shout, again and again.  Sometimes, there were tears.…