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KHP 2023-31 Patrol Reports Thanksgiving Holiday Activity
PATROL REPORTS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ACTIVITY KHP personnel assisted 1,117 motorists over the holiday reporting period The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday,
KHP 2023-30 KHP Encourages Safe Thanksgiving Travel
Kansas roads will soon be busy with holiday travelers going to and from their destinations for Thanksgiving. The Kansas Highway Patrol, along with other law enforcement agencies across the state, will participate in the annual Special Traffic Enforcement Program
KHP 2023-29 KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Johnson County
The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses and additional information concerning a hit and run fatal collision that occurred on November 14, 2023, at approximately 5:45pm. This collision occurred on the ramp from
KHP 2023-28 Lehnherr Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel Erik Smith, Superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol, announced that Captain John Lehnherr has been appointed to the position of Lieutenant Colonel and will serve as second in command at the Kansas Highway Patrol. Lehnherr’s appointment is effective
KHP 2023-27 Extra Caution needed on Kansas Roads during Harvest
Extra Caution needed on Kansas Roads during Harvest It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas with fall harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks,
KHP 2023-26 Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity
PATROL REPORTS LABOR DAY WEEKEND HOLIDAY ACTIVITY KHP personnel assisted 772 motorists over the holiday reporting period The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6
KHP 2023-25 Safety Stressed for Labor Day Holiday
The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to assist
KHP 2023-24: Update: KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Cherokee County
The Kansas Highway Patrol has successfully located the vehicle and driver from this fatal collision. We thank the citizens of Kansas for their assistance. Previously released: August 20, 2023 The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public
KHP 2023-23: KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Cherokee County
The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses to a hit and run fatal collision that occurred on August 19, 2023, at approximately 11:34p.m. This collision occurred on eastbound K-66 at milepost 2.9, on
KHP 2023-22: KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Johnson County
The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses to a hit and run fatal collision that occurred on August 12, 2023 at approximately 2:28a.m. This collision occurred on southbound I-35 just north of the