Media Releases
KHP 2026-05 Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services to be held April 30 and May 1
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 1. A candlelight vigil will take place on Thursday,
KHP 2026-H-01: KHP to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in Cherokee County
The Kansas Highway Patrol and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on April 25, 2026. A sobriety checkpoint, intended to remove impaired drivers, will be set up in Cherokee County. “Removing an impaired driver from the
KHP 2026-04 Collegiate Law Gives College Students Experience in Law Enforcement Field
Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy. College students will have the opportunity this summer to experience what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Collegiate Law Enforcement Academy. The Collegiate Law program is hosted
KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World
Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy. High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program.
KHP 2026-02 Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity
KHP personnel assisted 687 motorists over the holiday reporting period. The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its New Year’s Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, through 11:59
KHP 2026-A-01: KHP Seeking Witnesses to Injury Crash in Wyandotte County
The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses involving an injury crash that occurred at approximately 5:40 pm on December 30, 2025. This crash occurred on northbound Interstate 635 near Swartz Road in Wyandotte
KHP 2026-01: KHP’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy
Two new classes of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, December 16, in Salina, Kansas. Basic Trooper Trainee Class #73 graduated ten (10) new troopers and Condensed Trooper Trainee Class #74
KHP 2025-24 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity
KHP personnel assisted 809 motorists over the holiday reporting period. The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through 11:59 p.m.
KHP 2025-E-01: Updated Information on Fatality Collision in Seward County
Updated 12.24.2025: The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified and located the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and driver involved in this crash. The KHP received several tips which helped Troopers locate the CMV involved. Thank you all for your assistance
KHP 2025-23 Patrol Reports Thanksgiving Holiday Activity
PATROL REPORTS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ACTIVITY KHP personnel assisted 882 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,
