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News & Announcements
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
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Tue, 05/05/2026
The District of Kansas is a cosponsor of the annual POWER Act CLE on May 20, 2026, at 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (CDT) via Webinar, hosted by the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court. The Act promotes pro bono legal services as a critical way in...
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Fri, 05/01/2026
A new scam is circulating via text messages instructing recipients to visit a Court Portal and resolve a traffic matter immediately. The text references a judge, Kansas District Court, and the Kansas Turnpike Authority. The text lists consequences...
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Fri, 03/27/2026
The United States District Court for the District of Kansas is pleased to announce the selection of Judge Mitchell L. Herren as chief bankruptcy judge, effective June 15, 2026. The court extends our sincere appreciation to Judge Dale L. Somers for...
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Fri, 03/13/2026
As announced in November 2025, Jennifer B. Wieland has been selected by the Court to serve as Magistrate Judge at Kansas City. She will be...
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Tue, 11/18/2025
Jennifer B. Wieland Selected as United States Magistrate Judge for District of Kansas at Kansas CityThe United States District Court for the District of Kansas announces the selection of Jennifer B. Wieland as the next United States Magistrate Judge in Kansas City, Kansas. Ms. Wieland is a graduate of the University of Virginia. She earned her...
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Fri, 10/17/2025
Effective immediately and in accordance with Standing Order 25-4, the clerk’s office will return to using encrypted email to serve court-issued sealed documents to all parties registered with PACER. Any questions about the filing of and access to...
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Wed, 09/24/2025
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is in the process of implementing a new Sealed Document Security (SDS) system to address security vulnerabilities and strengthen the protection of sealed documents in CM/ECF. In anticipation of the SDS...
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Mon, 09/01/2025
Effective today, September 1, 2025, Judge Melgren assumes senior district judge status after a distinguished 18-year tenure of active service on the federal bench. Judge Melgren intends to continue to render substantial judicial service as a senior...
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Mon, 09/01/2025
The Honorable John W. Broomes is named Chief Judge of the United States District Court, District of Kansas, effective Monday, September 1, 2025. Chief Judge Broomes was appointed to the federal bench in 2018, transitioning from his role at the...
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Mon, 08/11/2025
Effective today, August 11, 2025, Judge Crabtree assumes senior district judge status after a distinguished 11-year tenure of active service on the federal bench. Judge Crabtree intends to continue to render substantial judicial service as a senior...