Osborne County Sheriff

08/24/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Vee Herold on graduating from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) Full-Time Academy on Friday 08/21/2026!

Completing the academy is no small accomplishment. It takes 14 weeks of hard work, long days, dedication, and a commitment to learning the skills and responsibilities that come with serving as a law enforcement officer.

We are proud of Deputy Herold for reaching this milestone and for the work put in throughout the academy. More importantly, we are excited to welcome her back home and see her continue to grow while serving the citizens of Osborne County.

Congratulations, Deputy Herold! We are proud to have you as part of the Osborne County Sheriff’s Office.

06/25/2026

Many people getting stuck on the county roads today. Follow the stated detours and you will be just fine.

Thanks

Attention drivers in Cawker City! The Kyle Railroad crossing on U.S. 24 will be temporarily closed for repairs starting Thursday, June 25. Follow the detour on K-128, U.S. 36, and K-181 for updates…

05/12/2026

Good morning,

We are letting the people of Alton, Downs, Natoma, Osborne, and Portis know we will be conducting tornado siren tests at 10am on May 20th, 2026.

Also, going forward, we will conduct tornado siren tests the first Wednesday of every month at 10am.

Stay safe and have a good day.

05/06/2026

We always enjoy getting a visit from the 1st graders! Thank you USD 392 for letting them come visit

04/30/2026

This stray dog was found tonight in Alton. If you know who the owners are, please contact us at 785-346-2001. Thank you.

04/05/2026

We have been informed that there is another citation scam going around. Please be aware that this is not how citations are issued, nor do you pay a citation with a QR code.

04/02/2026

Please congratulate Lt. Bristol on his retirement from law enforcement. 38 years have come and gone. Thank you for spending some of that here with us. The Department is forever grateful for everything you have done for us, with us, and for the community. We hope you can ease into full retirement in the next few years. Again, thank you so much, you are dearly missed! This is not goodbye, this is, see you at the courthouse!

03/24/2026

A FRIENDLY REMINDER FOR OSBORNE COUNTY, WE ARE IN A BURN BAN.
To protect the safety of our community, ALL FIRES are STRICTLY prohibited. It is in place to prevent dangerous situations and ensure everyone’s well-being. The rules are in place and MUST BE followed BY EVERYONE. Violations will be taken seriously. There are NO exceptions.
If and when the ban is lifted there are still rules in place. Those rules are:
Fire MUST NOT be left unattended.
The wind gusts must be Below 20mph.
The wind speed must be below 15mph.
Real feel temp/feels like must be below 90°F
Before fires are started, you MUST call in and be granted approval. It is preferred that Fires are to be done in the morning hours when it is cool outside.

03/23/2026