Tag: Olathe

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.

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.

A 21-year-old man, Landen Roggenkamp, was fatally shot in Olathe on March 29. Police arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Armando Javier Guerrero, who faces second-degree murder charges. Roggenkamp was taken to a hospital but did not survive. The investigation is ongoing, and information from the public is sought.

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.

Kansas Task Force 1, a swift water rescue team, was deployed to Florida on September 24th to assist with Hurricane Helene. Comprised of firefighters and personnel from various agencies, the team, activated under EMAC, will perform search and rescue operations, provide medical care, and support animal rescues, with costs reimbursed by Florida.

By Dan Margolies - Kansas News Service An Olathe woman who lost her race for Olathe school board and was...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Lineage Logistics is opening a new automated, next generation distribution center for...

TOPEKA, KAN. – A federal grand jury indicted an Olathe man Wednesday on charges of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney...

KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to swindling the buyer of an online pharmacy business,...