Throwback Thursday

Today, we're going back to October 2013 to the demolition of the Amelia Earhart Bridge in Atchison. Check out the video below to see the destruction.

How fast was Hosmer's homer?

In honor of game 5 of the ALDS today, we're taking a look at the exit velocity of the homerun Eric Hosmer hit on Monday to seal the Royals' victory.  Spoiler alert: That ball would have been issued a speeding ticket anywhere in Kansas. Check out the video below to find out how fast it went.

$115 million of projects let in September

A $102 million project was part of the Sept. 23, 2015 letting recently approved. The project is in the city of Wichita and involves enhancements in the area of the I-235/U.S. 54 interchange. The work will improve the safety and efficiency of this heavily-traveled section by constructing and/or rehabilitating 15 bridges and adding auxiliary lanes to eliminate lane-weaving. The reconstruction of the West Street interchange is also included.

Ten other highway, bridge and maintenance projects were also approved in the month’s $115 million letting. To see more details, click here.  

ICYMI: South Lawrence Trafficway reaches key milestone.

A key piece of a mitigation plan that cleared the way for the South Lawrence Trafficway project is now attracting visitors – both human and feathered.  

The Baker Wetlands Discovery Center on the south edge of Lawrence was dedicated Sept. 30.  Click on the video below to learn more about it. 

Trooper shares the toughest car crash he's worked

KHP Technical Trooper Casey Simoneau’s son was 7 years old when he responded to a fatality crash involving a 7-year-old child. “What I saw that night will never leave my memory,” he said. Click here to read his story.

How a $100 ticket might save your life

KDOT employee Wayne Nelson knows that slowing down saves lives, especially in work zones. Click here to read his story.

Family goes from celebrating Christmas to having a funeral

Kitt Zillinger’s family was planning a day to get together and celebrate the holidays. A car crash changed it to a day to plan a funeral. Click here to read her story.