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Kansas Trooper Rescues Kidnapped 6-Year-Old Girl During Traffic Stop and Arrests 2 Men — See the Photos

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9 months ago

March 25, 2025

Kansas Trooper Rescues Kidnapped 6-Year-Old Girl During Traffic Stop and Arrests 2 Men — See the Photos

A 6-year-old girl, who was kidnapped over a month ago, has been found safe after a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper stopped two men on the road for a traffic violation.

The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) shared in a Facebook post on Saturday, March 22, that a trooper with their criminal interdiction unit conducted a traffic stop on an SUV finding two men in their 60s inside along with a little girl in the backseat.

KHP said that the driver of the car was discovered to have had a criminal history that included “homicide and numerous weapons violations over the years” and the passenger “had a warrant for his arrest from another state for kidnapping a 6-year-old girl just over a month prior.”

A photo of the 6-year-old kidnapped girl who was rescued during the traffic stop.

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“After the trooper and a deputy from a local sheriff’s office quickly secured both the driver and passenger, the trooper safely removed the little girl from the vehicle,” KHP said in their post.

They shared that the 6-year-old — who was not identified — had been “coached” by one of the men to give “a false name and date of birth” in order to “keep the adult out of jail,” KHP said. Eventually, troopers were able to calm her down and get her to “tell him her real name.”

“She was the kidnapping victim, who had been with this suspect for over a month on the run,” KHP said. “Thankfully the girl was unharmed, and the men were taken into custody.”

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KHP provided two photos of the black SUV stopped on the side of a highway, including one that showed a man putting his hands above his head next to the vehicle. In a second photo, a little girl could be seen talking to a man right outside the car.

Kansas Highway Patrol vehicle.

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In an update on their initial post, the KHP thanked people “for the outpouring of support” for their division and for the trooper involved.” They wrote, “This is an incredible story that highlights the unpredictable nature of a trooper’s job and the real impact they can have on people’s lives.”

KHP also noted that it “received many requests for more details of the stop,” but were unable to “release any further details” in order to “protect the identity of the child and integrity of open cases.”

Authorities shared that they are continuing their investigation into the incident.

According to the Child Crime Prevention & Safety Center (CCPSC), a child goes missing or is abducted in the U.S. “every 40 seconds.” The CCPSC said that “approximately 840,000 children are reported missing each year.”

The AMBER Alert system is a notification system which alerts citizens in all 50 states in the U.S. of a missing child. According to its website, “1,221 children were successfully recovered through the AMBER Alert system” and “at least 195 children were rescued because of wireless emergency alerts,” as of December 6, 2024.

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Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Dec. 20, 2025

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4 hours ago

December 21, 2025

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The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 20, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

04-05-28-52-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

Midday: 2-0-6

Evening: 3-9-2

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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

Red Balls: 13-26, White Balls: 08-21

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

08-21-30-41-47, Lucky Ball: 15

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Winning Lotto America numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

09-12-34-45-50, Star Ball: 01, ASB: 02

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Winning Super Kansas Cash numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

07-08-17-20-32, Cash Ball: 19

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.

By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:

Kansas Lottery Headquarters

128 N Kansas Avenue

Topeka, KS 66603-3638

(785) 296-5700

To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.

When are the Kansas Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3 Midday/Evening: 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
2 By 2: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Super Kansas Cash: 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Kansas editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Kansas museums see overall boost despite national attendance decline

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1 day ago

December 20, 2025

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Kansas museums see overall boost despite national attendance decline

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Museums across the United States are struggling with declining attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kansas institutions are bucking the national trend strong visitor numbers.

A recent survey by the American Alliance of Museums asked more than 500 museums nationwide and found traffic remains down since the pandemic began in 2020.

Kansas museum reports record attendance

The Kansas Aviation Museum experienced its highest attendance year ever in 2024, according to Ben Sauceda, president and CEO of the museum.

“2024 was our highest record attendance year ever as a museum, and so we’re seeing a lot of momentum around that,” Sauceda said.

Sauceda credited state programs for boosting museum visits across Kansas.

“Things like the Sunflower Summer Program that Kansas offers. That has been a huge boost to attendance in museums across our state,” he said.

The Gathering Place also reported increased traffic since the pandemic, according to museum officials.

Adam Smith, president and CEO of Exploration Place, said Kansas museums have remained stable.

“I think in general, Kansas is, you know, we’ve seen, we’ve been pretty solid, actually,” Smith said.

Financial challenges persist nationally

The national study shows one-third of museums reported loss of federal grants and contracts impacted them this year.

Museum leaders said institutions must adapt to succeed in the current environment.

“Even as museums, we are still businesses that have to operate in a manner of innovation and creativity. And so again, I think the ones that are finding success right now are the ones that are learning and finding ways to innovate and change and meet the demands of the market where they’re at right now,” Sauceda said.

Smith emphasized the importance of family engagement.

“And so finding ways in which families like to spend time together while creating unique learning or exposure opportunities is how you have to move forward,” he said.

Museums like the Kansas Aviation Museum continue advocating at the state level for renewal of the Sunflower Summer Program for the 2026-2027 season.

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Disease found in multiple states confirmed in cattle brought into Kansas

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2 days ago

December 19, 2025

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Disease found in multiple states confirmed in cattle brought into Kansas

EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) – Bovine theileriosis, a disease that has been found in multiple states around the country, has now been confirmed in cattle brought into Kansas, according to state and federal animal health officials.

The parasite damages red blood cells, which can lead to anemia, weakness, and significant financial losses for cattle producers. As of now there is no approved cure for bovine theileriosis.

Experts encourage cattle producers to maintain good working relationships with their local veterinarians.

“Just encourage them to have a good working relationship with their local vet and talk to them. Their vet has heard about it. Their vet can talk to them more about symptoms to look for, supportive care options, and ways to help control it if they do get it,” said Braxton Butler, a veterinarian with the El Dorado Livestock Auction

A report from the Kansas Ag Connection says that while the disease is tick-borne, it may also spread through blood transfer, including contaminated needles or equipment. Experts urge cattle producers to tighten up herd management and sanitation practices.

The disease poses no risk to humans.

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