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.

PARK CITY, Kan. (KAKE) — First responders from across Kansas and beyond gathered Thursday to honor a Butler County paramedic who died in the line of duty. Justin Lauppe, a 14-year EMS veteran ...

Butler County EMS said his death in the line of duty exemplified the courage and selflessness that defined his 14-year career with emergency medical services. ... For more Kansas news, ...

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.

GREENE, Iowa (KCRG) - When people in Butler County dial 911 for a medical emergency - a volunteer EMS worker responds. But there aren’t enough people willing to do this work, so the county is ...

Butler County EMS responds to thousands of calls each year and that number is steadily rising. The county saw an increase of more than 1,400 calls from 2014 to 2018. Now, officials are looking at ...

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — Staffing issues and EMS shortages are being felt nationwide, including in Butler County communities. But now, a new program through the Butler County Community College could ...

Interim Chief at Wellington, KS, Fire and EMS Department Brings Years of Experience April 24, 2024 James Woydziak has served as chief in Emporia, Manhattan and most recently, Butler County.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 33 counties in eastern Kansas until 9 p.m. Portions of Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri are also included in the watch. Butler, Marion, Chase ...