Tag: I-70

A sophisticated retail theft operation was halted in Lawrence, Kansas, after local police and the Highway Patrol apprehended four men from Michigan, who were using scams involving deceptive payment card instructions. Over $6,000 in cash and $4,400 in stolen merchandise were discovered, prompting ongoing investigations across neighboring jurisdictions.

The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed Interstate 70 between Goodland and Colby due to severe visibility reductions from blowing dust. High winds have created dangerous driving conditions. Motorists are advised to avoid non-essential travel and can check updates online or by phone for road conditions and reopening information.

Hays, KS – A 37-year-old WaKeeney man, identified as Julio Caesar Villarreal, was tragically killed Sunday after being struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 70 west of Hays.

A traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Geary County, KS, on June 2 led to a major drug bust with $4 million worth of narcotics seized, including 3,280 pounds of marijuana and 260 pounds of cocaine. Two California residents were arrested as part of a multi-jurisdictional effort targeting drug trafficking.

The Kansas Department of Transportation is making headway in reopening roads after a severe storm caused significant closures. While interstate highways in northeast Kansas are open, I-70 remains closed from Hays to Manhattan. Travelers are advised to stay cautious and check kandrive.gov for the latest updates on road conditions.

An accident in Trego County resulted in injuries when a car attempted an illegal U-turn on Interstate 70, leading to a head-on collision with a semi-truck. The car's driver, Ralph Harding, was treated for injuries, while the truck driver, Dilshod Usmonov, was unharmed. Harding was wearing his seatbelt during the incident.