Media Releases
KHP 2025-22 KHP Trooper and Three Osage County Deputies Injured in Shooting
On November 15, 2025, at 10:24 AM, deputies from the Osage County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at 11222 S Topeka Ave near Carbondale in Osage County,
KHP 2025-F-01: KHP Investigating Fatality Crash Involving Wichita Juvenile
On October 31, 2025, the Wichita Police Department requested assistance from the Kansas Highway Patrol to investigate an injury crash resulting from a police pursuit at 8th and Edgemoor in Wichita. Officers attempted to stop a vehicle near Central
KHP 2025-21: Kansas Highway Patrol Held Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 22 commemorating the recent completion of a KHP aircraft hangar facility at the Hays Regional Airport. This 6,800 square foot hangar facility was completed in May 2025
KHP 2025-H-02: KHP Seeking Witnesses to a Vehicle Pursuit that Ended in Montgomery County
The Kansas Highway Patrol Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses to a vehicle pursuit that terminated in Montgomery County, Kansas, on September 26, 2025. The pursuit began in Owasso, Oklahoma, by officers from the
KHP 2025-20 Vehicle Escort for Sergeant Scott Heimann
Updated Images: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 12:06 pm On behalf of the Hays Police Department, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces the fallen officer escort of SGT Scott Heimann from Wichita, Kansas, to Hays, Kansas, on September 30.
KHP 2025-15 Kansas Highway Patrol Requests Public Feedback with CALEA Portal
The Kansas Highway Patrol maintains national law enforcement, academy, and communications accreditation through the Commission on Law Enforcement for Accreditation (CALEA). As a part of this process, an opportunity is provided to citizens of Kansas for public feedback via
KHP 2025-18: Kansas Highway Patrol Held Reclassification Ceremony
25 law enforcement officers reclassified to State Trooper The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) held a ceremony on September 2 acknowledging the reclassification of law enforcement officers within the Capitol Police and Motor Carrier Inspection unit to State Troopers. The
KHP 2025-17: Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity
KHP personnel assisted 643 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 p.m. on Friday, August 29 to 11:59
KHP 2025-16: 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 2025-14: FY2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Funding Opportunity
The Kansas Highway Patrol, as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for the Nonprofit Security Grant Programs (NSGP) announces a “call for applications” to the FY2025 State NSGP funding opportunity. This funding opportunity is for physical security enhancements and other
