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Johnson County deputies shoot and kill stabbing suspect at De Soto Panasonic plant — What we know

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead and another critically injured following an incident at the Panasonic EV battery plant in De Soto that ended with a deputy fatally shooting a stabbing suspect. In a statement Friday, Sheriff Byron Roberson said deputies were called to the plant,...

Judge rules bank can sell Mission Gateway site as part of foreclosure suit

Man now faces attempted murder charge in Olathe Whole Foods hammer attack

Olathe students, teachers say cutting middle school cheer elective could limit access

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Seeing need in JoCo, nonprofit pharmacy catering to uninsured clients wants to open in Shawnee

This longtime JoCo Christmas Bureau volunteer helps bring the holidays to thousands of kids in need

Local obituaries from Dec. 5 – Dec. 11

FEATURED STORIES

Johnson County wants to be in ‘conversation’ for new Kansas nuclear reactor

The Johnson County commission has joined De Soto in expressing support for exploring the possibility of locating a nuclear power plant in the area. Commissioners...

After razor-thin election, Gardner Edgerton school board must now fill seat — Here’s why

The Gardner Edgerton school board has started the process to fill an open seat following a hotly contested race this November. On Monday, the board...

Lenexa-based homeschooled football team caps undefeated season with national title

A Lenexa-based high school football team comprised of homeschooled students ended their first-ever undefeated season with a national title win in Florida last month. On...

Judge denies JoCo’s plan to ask voters to renew public safety sales tax

Johnson County will not put a proposed extension of a quarter-cent public safety sales tax before voters this March after all, now that a...

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FOOD & DRINK

Hot chicken eatery Mother Clucker closes Leawood restaurant, Shawnee location will stay open

Olathe-based barbecue enthusiast nabs international burger title

Duck Donuts is latest eatery moving into downtown Olathe — Here’s where it’s going

Brew Haha Coffeehouse is expanding into Shawnee

LOCAL BUSINESS

Locally owned downtown OP book shop reopens months after destructive fire

Leawood barbershop that gave customers haircuts, shaves and biz networking closes

Royals stadium at Aspiria would push T-Mobile out, company says

Clothing store Buckle coming to Overland Park’s Bluhawk

Mini-golf complex serving food and cocktails set to open this week in Overland Park

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

New downtown OP farmers’ market pavilion taking shape. When will it open?

Overland Park felon pleads guilty after deputies found him with a machine gun

‘Please think twice’ — Residents worry about Royals stadium in Overland Park

SHAWNEE NEWS

Suspected drunk driver arrested after fleeing I-435 crash scene

Cosmetics chain Beauty Brands closing its Shawnee store

Shawnee commission OKs plan for 6 large homes off Johnson Drive

LENEXA NEWS

Customers can create their own candles at this new Lenexa studio

New 50-lot single-family subdivision gets greenlight from Lenexa commission

Lenexa man charged in fatal hit-and-run faces new charge of indecent liberties with child

OLATHE NEWS

This Olathe educator is the Kansas ‘Middle School Principal of the Year’

Olathe pushing for permanent downtown farmers market space — Here’s where

Olathe commission deals blow to townhome plan at 119th and Lone Elm

LEAWOOD NEWS

Rye KC, Leawood eatery known for pies, opening new bakery and coffee chop nearby

Leawood again rejects mixed-use project off 135th, saying it’s too close to a school

Driver runs off busy 133rd Street in Leawood, hitting woman walking on trail

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

A JoCo holiday tradition, PV church’s ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ returns this weekend for 40th year

After months of delays, Prairie Village OKs bonds to move ahead with $30M city hall project

Panera Bread reopens at Corinth Quarter in Prairie Village

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Fairway moves ahead with new restaurant at long-vacant former Houlihan’s

Painted crosswalks and a sculpture trail — Roeland Park public art master plan lays out ‘vibrant’ vision

Rainy Day Books, a Johnson County institution, marks 50 years in business

Latest Obituaries

James Finus “Jim” Wright Jr.

Lindsay Jean Zubeck

Joel S. Christian

Claire Albano

Jerome Dennis Rendina

K-12 EDUCATION

Gardner Edgerton board votes to remove book ‘Jesus Land’ from high school library

Gardner Edgerton breaks ground on new elementary school

Olathe voters will decide on a $389M school bond in March. Here’s what the district wants to do with the money.

Olathe school board sending Westview students to nearby school next year

Op-ed criticizing Blue Valley’s budget earns rebuke from superintendent, parents and board candidates