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Homicide investigation in Allen and Neosho counties

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ALLEN COUNTY, Kan – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday evening, December 3 in Chanute, Kan.

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office contacted the KBI for investigative assistance just after 5 p.m. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded and began investigating.

At around 4:50 p.m., Casey M. Dye, 43, of Petrolia, Kan., arrived at the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and provided a statement to sheriff’s deputies.

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Shortly after, law enforcement officers located a deceased man in a vehicle inside an automotive glass shop at 7545 Kansas Highway 39, in Chanute. The man, who was identified as Ryan M. Holcomb, 45, from Chanute, had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Dye was arrested for first-degree murder and was booked into the Allen County Jail. Formal charges are pending, and additional charges are expected.

Investigators allege Dye killed Holcomb Saturday morning at a rural property in Allen County, and then moved his body to the business in Chanute where he was discovered.

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All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

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Southeast Kansas county updates as state enters COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 5

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KANSAS – On Monday, March 29, 2021, Kansas entered the state’s final Phase 5 of the COVID-19 vaccine plan. Now, all Kansas 16 and older can get the vaccine.

Only the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for 16- and 17-year-olds, while the vaccines from Moderna and J&J are approved for those 18 and older. So, some counties may not be able to schedule anyone under 18 at this time.

Below is a look at updates and plans laid out by southeast Kansas counties. (Learn more about vaccines in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma here)

Allen County

  • According to the SEK Multi-County Health Department, there are no clinics currently scheduled for the week of March 29
  • Call the SEK Multi-County Health Department at 620-365-2191 for an appointment or to get on the waiting list.



Bourbon County

  • According to the SEK Multi-County Health Department, a COVID-19 vaccine clinic is scheduled for April 6th, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bourbon County Health Department.
    • Health Department Office is located at 524 South Lowman Street in Fort Scott
  • Residents eligible include those 18 and older. They will require appointments.
    • Call 620-223-4464 to make an appointment



Cherokee County

  • According to Public Information Officer David Groves, the county will continue to move forward with vaccine distribution in the same manner as they have. They will continue to do drive-thru clinics that require appointments
  • They will not be vaccinating residents who are under 18 because they only have the Moderna vaccine, which does not have approval for use in people under 18.
  • Residents can call 620-429-3087 to make an appointment.

Crawford County

  • Crawford County has several clinics scheduled for this week
    • March 31, 2021: Crawford County Fairgrounds Drive thru clinic, Noon to 6:00 pm. No appointment needed.  First come first served.
    • March 31, 2021: Lincoln Center, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. For those who have made appointments already, your vaccine is reserved.  We will also take drop-ins.
    • April 1, 2021: Crawford County Health Department, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This clinic will be for those wanting the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. First come, first served.
  • For faster service at any of the upcoming clinics, download the vaccine consent form from the Crawford County website and have it completed before you arrive – https://www.crawfordcountykansas.org/coronavirus.html

Labette County

  • The Labette County Health Department makes announcements of open slots for COVID-19 vaccine appointments on social media (Facebook).

Neosho County

  • According to the Neosho County Health Department, the hospital still requires appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • The Health Department has started doing some walk-in clinics which they announce on Facebook.
  • The Health Department is only vaccinating those 18 and older.

Wilson County

  • To sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wilson County, contact the following (all vaccine sites are by appointment only)
    • Wilson County Health Department: 620-378-4455
    • Porter Drug Store: 620-325-2671
    • Fredonia Regional Hospital: 620-378-2121
    • Wilson Medical Center – http://www.wilsonmedical.org

Woodson County

  • According to the SEK Multi-County Health Department, there are no clinics currently scheduled for the week of March 29
  • Call 620-625-2484 for an appointment or to get on the waiting list.