Causes & Community

Cyclists of all ages flock to newly renovated bike track at Shawnee Mission Park

A renovated bike pump track at Shawnee Mission Park aims to provide trails, new tracks and challenges for riders of all experience levels. On June 30, the Shawnee Mission Park Pump Track reopened with an array of upgrades and new features, including new tracks and ramps. Under renovation since fall 2024,...

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Habitat for Humanity starts building 14 affordable homes in Olathe

Johnson County assesses storm damage as water recedes. What places got most rain?

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Hair salon chain Great Clips opening new Overland Park space

Johnson County’s Theatre in the Park could get giant TV for World Cup watch parties

Drowning calls have spiked this summer in Johnson County — How to keep kids safe

FEATURED STORIES

How JoCo school districts are impacted by Trump admin’s federal funding pause

Johnson County's six public school districts are facing the prospect of collectively losing millions of dollars in federal funds after the Trump administration withheld...

Panasonic celebrates grand opening of $4B EV battery plant in De Soto

Amid an economy made uncertain by the end of federal tax breaks for electric vehicle buyers, falling Tesla sales and looming tariffs, Panasonic celebrated...

Johnson County Post awarded $300,000 grant from Google News Initiative

The Johnson County Post will receive a $300,000 grant from the Google News Initiative to help the company expand and bring its trusted community...

Johnson County’s Jewish community remains in ‘holding pattern’ in wake of tragedies

Two high-profile attacks on the American Jewish community in the past two months have the Johnson County Jewish community holding their breath and at...

High-profile civil rights attorneys now representing family of man killed by Lenexa police

A coalition of civil rights attorneys known for representing families of victims of police shootings has been hired by the family of a man...

FOOD & DRINK

Local eatery Burg & Barrel opening at Ranch Mart North in Leawood

Drive-thru coffee chain 151 Coffee opens in Overland Park

Southern-inspired eatery Tupelo Honey opens in Lenexa

‘Dirty soda’ chain Swig working to open multiple new Overland Park shops

LOCAL BUSINESS

Design company Inspired Closets unveils new Overland Park showroom

Organic skincare company Sugaring LA opens in Overland Park

Clothing retailer J. Crew headed to Leawood’s Town Center Crossing

Styling-focused salon Drybar bringing its blowouts to Leawood

After 77 years, Village Hairstyling barbershop to close at Shops of Prairie Village

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

Overland Park Police investigating multi-vehicle crash on Metcalf involving teens

Developer picks up long-dormant plan for new homes and retail in southern OP

Police chase that began in KCMO ends on Metcalf in Overland Park

SHAWNEE NEWS

Shawnee man will compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in NYC

Prosecutors charge Lenexa man, saying he tried to shoot and kill Shawnee cop

Local home builder expanding Shawnee neighborhood on Clare Road

LENEXA NEWS

Mediterranean eatery Zhoug makes JoCo debut at Lenexa’s growing ‘Restaurant Row’

ACLU calls on Lenexa Police to release footage of shooting that left MO man dead

AdventHealth set to open new hospital at Lenexa City Center in first phase of bigger campus

OLATHE NEWS

1 driver sent to hospital after vehicles collide on Lone Elm in Olathe

2 Olathe house fires blocks apart cause ‘significant’ damage, displace families

Olathe author’s new children’s book urges young readers to embrace their uniqueness

LEAWOOD NEWS

Leawood open house reveals new designs for repurposing old city hall

Leawood’s Town Center Crossing and Town Center Plaza shopping centers get new owners

Ex-Hereford House kitchen worker pleads guilty to contaminating food

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

Nall Avenue stretch between 75th and 79th is closed in Prairie Village — Here’s why

Prairie Village residents can now drop off composting at these 2 sites

‘Parents: Pay attention, please’ — Prairie Village may restrict e-scooters and e-bikes

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Mission Hills attorney Peter Goss pleads not guilty in fatal DWI car crash case

Merriam signs 5-year trash pickup contract with GFL Environment for citywide services

Wellness studio and spa to fill out new space on busy SM Parkway stretch

Latest Obituaries

Wendy (Windell) Laverne Knaak

Nam Hoa Bui

Keith Roger Taylor

Sheryl Rene Samuelson Martinson

Lorraine Strader

K-12 EDUCATION

Shawnee Mission and Olathe school districts push back on AG letter accusing them of ‘illegal’ trans student policies

Archdiocese bars Bishop Miege president from ‘all active ministry’

Olathe may close this elementary school next year and repurpose it. Here’s how

‘I hope that’s my legacy’ — After nearly 3 decades in Blue Valley, Superintendent Tonya Merrigan says farewell

Bishop Miege High School president put on leave, investigation ongoing