MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNW) — Butler County EMS was recognized for their service to the community. The department received the Career Service of the Year award, which was presented during the 2024 ...

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is asking flags to be flown at half-staff throughout the state on Thursday to honor Butler County paramedic Justin Lauppe, who died in the line of duty last week.

Butler County EMS says 37-year-old Justin Lauppe, a dedicated 14-year veteran of emergency medical services, experienced cardiac arrest and lost his life during an emergency call on Wednesday.

BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — A Butler County EMS paramedic has died after suffering cardiac arrest while on an emergency call on Wednesday. Paramedic Justin Lauppe was rushed to the hospital in ...

Scott Stueven, Butler County EMS deputy chief, said they received five requests for EMS patients, including two firefighters. One was hospitalized and both were in “good shape,” he said.