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Thursday Night Chase in Great Bend Leads to Arrest and Patrol Cars Damaged

Friday, December 12

A Russell man has been arrested on multiple charges in connection with a Thursday night chase in Great Bend which went through multiple yards, hit several stop signs and other property, damaged two patrol cars, nearly ran over a Great Bend Police officer trying... Read More.

Patrol Reports Thanksgiving Holiday Activity

Tuesday, December 2

KHP personnel assisted 882 motorists over the holiday reporting periodThe Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025.The Kansas... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Arrested

Saturday, November 15

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper following a domestic violence investigation.On Friday, Nov. 14, at approximately 8:50 p.m., KBI agents served an arrest warrant for Dillon Keller, 34, of Dodge City, at his... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Held Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, November 4

HAYS, Kan. — 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 and includes hangar... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stresses Safety for Labor Day Holiday

Friday, August 29

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 motorists.The Patrol is participating in... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Escorting Deputy Gaede Home

Tuesday, July 1

With a Kansas Highway Patrol escort, the body of Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Gaede was taken home this afternoon. Gaede was shot and killed Friday night as he was attempting to arrest a man for illegal fireworks at a residence in Phillipsburg.The procession... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Warns Motorists to be More Cautious on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Monday, June 23

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 harvest season beginning, you’ll see heavy... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol to Mobilize for ‘Operation Clear Track’

Monday, September 23

The Largest Rail Safety Law Enforcement Initiative during Rail Safety Week 2024 By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — This week, September 23-29, The Kansas Highway Patrol is partnering with Operation LifeSaver, Amtrak Police and hundreds of local, state, federal and railroad law enforcement departments for... Read More.

Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, September 3

KHP Personnel Assisted 575 Motorists Over the Holiday Reporting Period By the Kansas Highway Patrol 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 30 to 11:59 p.m. on... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stresses Safety Over Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, August 29

By the Kansas Highway Patrol 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 motorists.The... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Involved in Sheridan County Fatal Collision

Tuesday, August 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. — On August 19, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper was responding to a two-vehicle fatality collision involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that occurred on K-23 between Hoxie and I-70 in Sheridan... Read More.