Media Releases

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

KHP personnel assisted 618 motorists over the holiday reporting period The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 to 11:59 p.m.

Many people will celebrate the holiday and following weekend by hitting the road and traveling throughout the Sunflower State. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reminds motorists of the importance of traveling safely during the Independence Day holiday and throughout

On behalf of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces memorial events for Deputy Brandon Gaede. Deputy Gaede, 30, was killed in the line of duty on June 27 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Visitation will be held

On behalf of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces the fallen officer escort of Deputy Brandon Gaede from Wichita, Kansas, to Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on July 1. Deputy Gaede died in the

It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements. “With wheat

KHP personnel assisted 590 motorists over the holiday reporting period. The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 23 through

On May 13, 2025, at approximately 10:14 am, Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers assisted local authorities in Marion County with a pursuit involving a bank robbery suspect from the Topeka area. Troopers attempted to stop the suspect while traveling northbound

In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in Topeka on Friday, May 2. A candlelight vigil will take place on Thursday,