One person died Friday when a westbound semi-truck left the Kansas Turnpike on its north side and struck a bridge pillar in eastern Shawnee County.

Kansas state troopers busted more than 2,600 drivers for speeding over 100 mph last year, including one who was caught going above 160 mph. 27 News reached out to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) this month to learn how many drivers were cited for excessive speeds in the Sunflower State last year.

Kansas state troopers busted more than 2,600 drivers for speeding over 100 mph last year, including one who was caught going above 160 mph. 27 News reached out to the Kansas

As federal courts litigate the Kansas Highway Patrol's controversial two-step technique, a state appeals court upheld it in an asset forfeiture case.

A pair of collisions along I-635 in Kansas City caused traffic to backup in the area as crews cleared the scenes.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted 1,410 motorists across Kansas during the recent winter storm.

Preliminary data indicates Kansas roads and highways saw a decrease in traffic crash deaths in 2024. “The ultimate goal is to reduce the loss of human life,” said Sheriff Brian Henderson, Cherokee County.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has announced a $2.69 million federal grant to upgrade the KDOT’s crash data collection systems.

Overall, the KHP Dispatch Center in Salina handled 15,262 radio transmissions and 2,479 calls from 6 a.m. Jan. 5 through 6 a.m. Jan. 6.

A man is dead after helping a semi navigate through a snow-covered parking lot in Ellsworth County. It happened around 1 p.m. on Monday near Kansas Highway

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed two executive orders aimed at combating illegal immigration as part of his official act in office.

A record amount of snowfall blanketed the Kansas City area on Saturday and Sunday, adding up to 11 inches at the Kansas City International Airport. While beautiful to look at, the ice and snow made highways and interstates dangerous.