Coldwater woke up to a nightmare. Just days after re-electing their mayor, the state charged him with serious election crimes. Shock turned into whispers, then into a statewide storm. Felony counts. Questions about citizenship. A town suddenly thrust under a harsh, unforgiving spotlight. Neighbors divided, trust shaken, futures uncertain. And in the middle of it all, Jose Cebal… Continues…
In November 2025, a small town in Kansas became the focus of statewide attention after its mayor was charged with election-related crimes shortly after winning re-election. The case involves Jose Ceballos, the mayor of Coldwater, and was announced publicly by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. Authorities confirmed that the charges were filed following a review of voter registration and election records, raising questions about eligibility under Kansas law.
