In brief | Shooting critically injures teen, robbery at ATM, skull found
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:11:55 -0700
A 19-year-old motorist was critically injured in a drive-by shooting Monday at Swope Parkway and Cleveland Avenue.
Roofing company accused of bilking local homeowners faces criminal charges in Georgia
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:03:08 -0700
A Georgia sheriff's office is planning to file criminal charges against the operators of a company alleged to have bilked homeowners including at least 80 in Sedgwick County out of insurance money to fix hail- and wind-damaged roofs.
QB Dasher suspended indefinitely
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:56:33 -0700
MTSU quarterback Dwight Dasher has been suspended indefinitely and could miss about 30 percent of the season, including Thursday's opener against Minnesota, for accepting a $1,500 loan against NCAA rules.
Rose Hill regroups for another 4-1A soccer run
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:33:58 -0700
State semifinal appearances are nothing new for Rose Hill's boys soccer team. The Rockets lost the Class 4A title game in 2008 and fell to Lenexa St. James on penalty kicks in 2009.
In brief | Metro Squad called in; crash victim identified; pellets break school bus window
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:06:32 -0700
The Metro Squad has been called in to investigate a murder in Shawnee. Police were called to the Prairie Lakes Apartment complex in the 6700 block of Lackman Road about 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Police getting license plate readers
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:22:30 -0700
Like a guard that never sleeps, the new automated license plate reader device will be a dream come true for Blue Springs Police.
In brief | Storms batter Clay, Johnson counties
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:27:29 -0700
Strong, straight-line winds passed through the Northland on Friday, cutting power, toppling trees and delaying some students bus rides home.
In brief | Son finds father dead in home; arsonist torches Cadillacs; 14 years for robbing bank
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:49:51 -0700
Police were investigating a mans death after his son found the body inside a Kansas City house.
Arizona man sentenced for robbing Kansas bank
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:39:36 -0700
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- An Arizona man is heading to prison for the holdup of a bank in northeastern Kansas. The U.S. Attorney's office says 34-year-old Frank Landavazo of Kingman pleaded guilty to robbing a Bank of the West branch in Lenexa last Dec. 29. He was sentenced Monday to 14 years in federal prison. Landavazo admitted warning a teller he had a bomb and demanding money. He left the ...
Federal Prison Sentence for Man Who Robbed NE KS Bank
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:51:58 -0700
An Arizona man is heading to prison for the holdup of a bank in northeastern Kansas. The U-S Attorney's office says 34-year-old Frank Landavazo of Kingman pleaded guilty to robbing a Bank of the West branch in Lenexa last December 29. He was sentenced today (MON) to 14 years in federal prison.
Bank robber sentenced to 14 years
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:57:55 -0700
SPECIAL TO THE KANSAN Frank Landavazo, 34, Kingman, Ariz., was sentenced today in a Kansas City, Kan., court to 14 years in federal prison for bank robbery. Landavazo pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery. In his plea, he admitted that on Dec. 29, 2009, he robbed the Bank of the West at 13080 West 87th Street Parkway in Lenexa, Kan. He approached a teller, told her had a bomb, and demanded ...
"Crotch Rockets" Stolen
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:49:58 -0700
Johnson County, Kansas authorities say there's been a rash of recent thefts of sports motorcycles.
Sports Motorcycle Thefts Surge
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:12:13 -0700
Johnson County authorities say there's been a rash of recent thefts of sports motorcycles.
JoCo Authorities See Hike In Motorcycle Thefts
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 05:36:40 -0700
Johnson County authorities say there's been a rash of recent thefts of sports motorcycles. The bikes are aerodynamic machines known for their hunched-over seating position. Stunt riders like them because they're light and easy to perform tricks.
In brief | Burned body found in KCK
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:50:20 -0700
Police and firefighters found a mans burned body about 12:30 p.m. Friday in the 5500 block of Kaw Drive.