Tag: Johnson County

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Raytown, Missouri, woman lost her life and two young children were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle rollover accident in Johnson County on Wednesday evening.

The Kansas City Chiefs have chosen architectural firm Populous to lead the design of their new practice facility and headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, expected to open in 2031. The $300 million project will also include a mixed-use development, with an emphasis on enhancing operational needs and the overall experience for players and staff.

Emergency crews responded to a fire at the Panasonic facility in De Soto early morning after a waterflow alarm was triggered. Smoke was traced to battery racks, prompting an evacuation. The built-in fire suppression system contained the fire, and no injuries were reported. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Kansas lawmakers are advancing a $3 billion agreement for a new domed stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs, which includes a training facility and entertainment district. Critics express concerns about the substantial public subsidies involved. An 11-member sports authority board was established to oversee the project, pending the governor’s approval.

MISSION, Kan. — The Johnson County Officer Involved Critical Incident Team is investigating an early morning shootout between a burglary suspect and police outside a Mission Target store on Sunday.

DE SOTO, Kan. — Authorities have identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting Friday morning at the Panasonic battery facility as Jonathan Lunceford, 55, of Blue Springs, Missouri. The incident, which began as a reported stabbing, left one victim in critical condition and a heavy law enforcement presence at the newly opened plant.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), with assistance from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 38-year-old Shawn M. Harris, of Kansas City, Kansas, connected to the shooting death of Elijah Ming, a deputy of the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office.

Law enforcement in Olathe, Kan., is investigating a strong-arm robbery at an ATM on South Black Bob Road. Two male suspects in ski masks stole money and fled in a recovered black Jeep. The victim suffered minor injuries. Police are seeking information from the public to aid the investigation.

Two Johnson County teens, 18-year-old Zane Burnett and 19-year-old Eli Hoskins, face burglary charges after being caught breaking into an abandoned property in Eskridge, KS. A suspicious officer observed them loading stolen items into their vehicle, leading to a traffic stop and their arrest. The investigation is ongoing.

Keil Hileman, a former Kansas middle school teacher, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for child sex crimes on November 8. He pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted unlawful sexual relations, with additional charges dismissed. Hileman must register as a sex offender for 25 years, despite previous teaching honors.

Samuel Maniu Wambugu was sentenced to 208 months in prison for the rape and mistreatment of an 85-year-old nursing home resident in January 2021. The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that he will also be mandated to register as a sex offender following his conviction.

MANHATTAN, Kan., May 31, 2023 – With a goal of supporting breastfeeding families throughout Kansas, three local  breastfeeding coalitions...