Female trooper suing Highway Patrol leaders placed on leave
One of the six female troopers suing the Kansas Highway Patrol's leadership over allegations of sexual harassment has been placed on leave awaiting the...
Lawmakers seek review of Highway Patrol dismissals
Lawmakers are seeking a review of the firing of two officers at the Kansas Highway Patrol to make sure the agency followed proper procedures.
Republican...
Lawmakers consider making police body camera footage public
Transparency advocates on Tuesday made a case to the Kansas Legislature for disclosing footage from police body cameras in deadly situations.
Appearing before House and...
Kansas Highway Patrol recruiting suffers
When the latest class of Kansas Highway Patrol recruits started at the academy this month, there were just 10, fewer than at any time...
KHP’s sworn officer ranks reach lowest point since ’17
The number of sworn officers in the Highway Patrol has reached its lowest point since 2017 as the agency grapples with recruiting new troopers.
New...
Troopers association accuses KHP of retaliation
The state troopers association is accusing the Kansas Highway Patrol of punishing an officer who testified on behalf of a former trooper who was...
Former troopers win access to confidential Highway Patrol report
Two former Highway Patrol officers who are suing the state over being forced out of their jobs have won access to a confidential report...
KHP seeks $23 million to replace aging aircraft
For almost 60 years, the Kansas Highway Patrol has protected the public from the sky.
It's helped hunt down fugitives. It's helped search for missing...
Former Bar Association executive director facing charges
The former executive director of the Kansas Bar Association is facing charges of theft and forgery after the organization suspected that its credit card...
Lawmakers propose giving attorney general oversight of Highway Patrol
A pair of Kansas lawmakers are working on a plan that would move the Kansas Highway Patrol from out of the control of the...
