Kansas Klips

Hays, Phillips County fallen officers honored with vigil in Topeka

TOPEKA—When dusk cloaked the Kansas Capitol on Thursday evening, April 30th, family and comrades gathered with tiny blue lights to honor fallen Kansas law enforcement officers. Among those added to the Kansas Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial in 2026 are Hays Police Sgt. Scott Heimann and Phillips County Undersheriff Grandon Gaede, who were both killed in the line of duty in 2025. (Hays Post)

Iconic Kansas restaurant closes

WICHITA—For over a century and a half, it has served up mouth-watering fried chicken and biscuits to travelers from across Kansas and the globe. But on Wednesday, May 6th, the restaurant once known as the Brookville Hotel announced that it is closing its doors. A specific reason was not provided. (Hays Post)

More schools across Kansas disrupted

LABETTE COUNTY—Law enforcement and school officials are investigating a swatting that disrupted schools across Kansas about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6th. A man called the police department in Parsons and said he planned to shoot up the high school. Oswego High School and Fort Scott High School had similar threats. Multiple Parsons officers responded to the high school's interior and perimeter. High school and USD 503 District staff were notified. The Kansas Intelligence Fusion Center notified police in Parsons that multiple threats were being received statewide and that it appeared to be a statewide swatting incident. The State Fusion Center's mission is to conduct general intelligence analysis critical for homeland security policy and relevant threat warning. The Parsons High School, 3030 Morton Avenue, was locked down. Students were later released to move between classes but were required to stay in the building. Parsons police remained on site and will continue to check the schools. There's no evidence of a real threat, according to the Parsons Police Department. (Hays Post)

Cattle loose after a semi overturns on a rural Kansas road

HODGEMAN COUNTY—First responders were on the scene of a semi rollover on 214 Road between O Road and K156 during the middle of last week, according to a social media report from the Hodgeman County Sheriff. The semi truck was loaded with several cattle. Some of the animals were able to get off the trailer and were running everywhere, according to the sheriff. He encouraged the driver to watch for cattle within a three-mile radius of the accident and asked the public to contact the office if they see any cattle. There were no reports of injury. (Hays Post)

Motorcyclist ticketed for 168 mph in a 75 mph zone

FRANKLIN COUNTY—Law enforcement across Kansas continues to ticket drivers traveling far above the posted speed limit. On Tuesday, May 5th, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported that a trooper recently stopped a motorcycle in Franklin County traveling 168 mph in a 75 mph zone. The fine was $1,140.00, according to the ticket. 'Speed limits are suggestions, they're there to save lives.' (Hays Post)