Former turnpike chief executive passes away; credited for highway’s upkeep
The former chief executive officer and top engineer of the Kansas Turnpike Authority, credited for keeping one of the state's primary highway networks safe...
BREAKING: State transportation secretary stepping down
State Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz is leaving Gov. Laura Kelly's administration in the first sign of staff changes as the governor enters her second...
Lawmakers eye crackdown on excessive speeders as 100 mph speeders increase
With excessive speeding on Kansas highways reaching unprecedented levels, state lawmakers are looking to get tough on drivers going more than 30 mph above...
Kansas submits grant proposal for less expensive Heartland Flyer rail project
Kansas is taking a significant step toward expanding Amtrak service, officially submitting a proposal to get in line for funding for a proposed rail...
Transportation secretary nominee defends train-crew rule
Gov. Laura Kelly's transportation secretary nominee on Wednesday defended a proposal requiring railroads operating in Kansas to have at least two crew members in...
State adds $350 million to highway construction pipeline
The state Transportation Department on Thursday committed to constructing $350 million in new highway projects from 2026 to 2028.
The agency added seven expansion and...
KDOT aviation director resigns
Bob Brock resigned his position as director of aviation this week at the Kansas Department of Transportation, an agency spokesperson said.
Brock stepped down from...
Blowing past turnpike toll booths: How often it happens and what it costs
The Kansas Turnpike can be tempting to any driver who doesn't care to pay their fair share of keeping up the state's crown jewel...
UPDATED: Kansas wins grant for planning Amtrak extension to OKC
(Updated to include comment from state senator who chaired the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission and the governor)
Kansas took a significant step toward reviving...
Kansas loses bid to get U.S. Supreme Court to consider blocked train crossing case
Kansas came out on the losing side of an effort to get the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case out of Ohio...
