Statewide Releases

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.

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 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

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

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