Development

Once-crumbling Shawnee shopping center coming ‘back to life’ with new grocery store

Major changes to a once-derelict shopping center in Shawnee are expected to be completed in time for the World Cup. At a Shawnee City Council meeting in January, the owner of the Westbrooke Green shopping center at 75th Street and Quivira Road gave an update on the ongoing renovations to...

‘No hate, no fear’ — Hundreds of Olathe students rally to protest ICE

Local obituaries from Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

Johnson County sees most suicide deaths by gun in 20 years. Prevention efforts are adapting

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The Latest

2 men hospitalized following ‘significant’ house fire in southern Overland Park

Overland Park Police rewrite policy for releasing body cam footage in effort to ‘promote transparency’

Merriam Police investigate after man found dead near Turkey Creek trail

FEATURED STORIES

Rep. Sharice Davids one of few Democrats to vote for temporary DHS funding: ‘Beyond disappointed’

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Johnson County is drawing criticism from local advocates after she bucked her party's positions on two key immigration-related...

U.S. Highway 69 toll lanes to open in Overland Park on Feb. 21, ending years of work

The first day drivers can use the new express toll lanes on U.S. Highway 69 through Overland Park is Saturday, Feb. 21. “We’re going to...

Prairie Village resolution affirms ‘solidarity’ with Minneapolis amid ICE crackdown

The Prairie Village City Council this week passed a resolution expressing its "solidarity" with Minneapolis, a city at the heart of escalating and deadly...

Olathe pledges local tax dollars to Chiefs HQ deal — Here’s what we know

Olathe Mayor John Bacon addressed the City Council Chambers at the beginning of last night’s City Council meeting. “The Chiefs are moving to Kansas,” he...

Taylor-Made Team Real Estate Spotlight

FOOD & DRINK

Healthy juice and smoothie bar coming to Lenexa

Coffee chain 7 Brew now open at OsLo development in Overland Park

This new wine bar and speakeasy in Leawood has a ‘dark’ side to it

The hype is up for this West Bottoms brewery opening in Overland Park

LOCAL BUSINESS

Locally owned men’s boutique closes in Westwood after nearly a decade

Panasonic wants to hire 100 more EV plant workers — More here on the job fair

Our January ’26 local biz roundup: What’s opened, closed and coming soon in JoCo

Another Overland Park Price Chopper is closing — and holding a liquidation sale

New Hen House grocery store coming to Olathe development

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

This emerging poet at Blue Valley North forms ‘deep connections’ with fellow students through volunteering

Shaved ice shack makes Johnson County debut in Overland Park

250+ households got Overland Park property tax rebates in 2025. Do you qualify?

SHAWNEE NEWS

Man and woman arrested after reported stabbing in Shawnee

Shawnee doubles property tax rebate program this year

Shawnee development projects the Post is watching in 2026

LENEXA NEWS

Lenexa police investigated author of column criticizing the department. He’s ‘pissed off’

Lenexa advances plan for 50 Habitat for Humanity homes near future city park site

Under renovation this winter, Ad Astra Pool and Park in Lenexa on course to open in the spring

OLATHE NEWS

2 men hospitalized in Olathe house fire that caused significant damage

Olathe City Council to vote on pledging local sales taxes to Chiefs project

Olathe official hopes new memory care facility will help fill housing need for older adults

LEAWOOD NEWS

We’re watching these Leawood developments in 2026

‘Much better’ — Leawood commission OKs scaled-down twin villas plan

Nick and Jake’s owners planning new high-end Leawood steakhouse

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

Prairie Village appoints local attorney to fill city council vacancy

England national soccer team picks Prairie Village hotel for World Cup base

Fine dining restaurant Story. ‘permanently closed’ in Prairie Village

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Downtown Merriam is on the brink of transformation. What is the city planning?

New details emerge in deadly Lawrence shooting involving JoCo suspect

Several high-profile NEJC developments are on our radar in 2026

Latest Obituaries

Patsy Ann Smith

Pamela C Landrum

Katherine “Kathy” Marie McNerney (Andres)

Darrel Lee Stone

Cynthia “Chinchie” Gregg Sifers

K-12 EDUCATION

Despite recent dip in student enrollment, USD 232 projects growth in next 5 years

Officials said Chiefs deal would be ‘revolutionary’ for Olathe schools. Exactly how remains unclear.

Johnson County districts come out against bill banning phones in Kansas schools — Here’s why

Olathe eliminates cheer and dance as middle school electives

Kansas lawmakers want to ban cellphones in K-12 schools