Sunflower State of Mind

06/03/2025

During a search for the victim of murder, we were privy to information nobody else had. We released that information to the public. Today, we get vindication. Oscar Corrales murdered AJ Pérez, may his soul rest in peace. If you know something, say something.

09/07/2024

Hate to say it, but, we told you so.

04/18/2024

This is super important. Please take the survey.

Garden City Public Schools is seeking input on draft boundary scenarios, grade configurations for elementary and middle schools, building operations, and potential retirement of schools.
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04/03/2024

Hoping they are found soon. If you have any information please dial 911 or call the Texas County, Oklahoma Sheriff’s department at 580-338-4000

12/28/2023

Update

Today, KBI agents and the Finney County Sheriff's Office - KS arrested a man connected to the murder of Alexander “AJ” Perez, of Ulysses.

Family members reported AJ Perez missing to the Ulysses Police Department on Dec. 14, 2020. At the time he went missing Perez was 35-years-old.

On Jan. 12, 2021, the Grant County Sheriff's Office (Kansas) requested KBI assistance after foul play was suspected in his disappearance. Authorities believe Perez was killed on or around Dec. 6, 2020, in Finney County.

On Wednesday, Dec. 27, at around 1:45 p.m., Oscar Corrales 44, of Garden City, was arrested on a warrant for second-degree murder connected to the death of AJ Perez.

He was also arrested for racketeering, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft. The additional charges were based on an investigation by the Garden City Police Department - KS and the Finney County Sheriff’s Office.

Corrales was arrested at the Finney County Jail where he was being held on unrelated charges. All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Finney County Attorney’s Office is expected to prosecute the case. The investigation is ongoing.

11/06/2023

Kent welcomes candidate for USD 457 board of education Whitney Buchman for a one off event interview on Sunflower State of Mind.

11/03/2023

Hey hey! It’s been awhile! Kent is returning to the studio for a one off interview with Buchman for USD 457 this Sunday at 8pm! Join the live broadcast and participate in the chat! See you Sunday! USD 457 Garden City Public Schools