Star president and editor Mike Fannin arrested in Olathe on suspicion of DUI
Mike Fannin, The Star’s president and editor, was arrested Tuesday night in Johnson County on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Fannin declined to comment.
Now 55, Fannin was named editor of The Star in 2008, having previously served as managing editor and sports editor. He joined The Star in 1997.
According to court records, Fannin was previously arrested in April 2006 in Wyandotte County for driving under the influence, second conviction. He pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor.