Health & Health Care

At least 25 people have a diarrhea-causing parasite in Johnson County. What you need to know

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As of this week, 25 people in Johnson County have officially tested positive for Cyclosporiasis, the “intense” stomach bug caused by a parasite found on some fruits and vegetables. That accounts for almost half of the 55 cases so far documented in Kansas, which are presumed part of a multi-state...

Kansas City Chiefs’ new Olathe HQ is taking shape, and this hometown firm will help build it

This mother and daughter use wedding flowers to bring color to care communities in JoCo

Meet the candidates vying in 6 Kansas House primaries in JoCo

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Kansas House candidates on the issues: Immigration and the state’s role

KS State Board of Education GOP candidates on the issues: Standards and the board’s role

Secretary of State Democratic candidates on the issues: The business side of the office

FEATURED STORIES

Meet the 2 JoCo Republicans vying for a KS State Board of Education seat in August

Registered Republican voters will have a choice of who they want to represent the party in November for a seat on the Kansas State...

Seeing ‘Vote yes’ and ‘Vote no’ signs for judges amendment? Here’s what they mean

You may have seen yard signs popping up across Johnson County in recent weeks urging people to “Vote No” or “Vote Yes.” Those refer to...

Meet the 2 JoCo Democrats vying for KS Secretary of State in Aug. 4 primary

Registered Democratic voters will have a choice of who they want to represent the party in November for Kansas Secretary of State. The Secretary of...

England’s World Cup run has Prairie Village flying St. George’s Cross and pulling for the lads

Prairie Village and nearby neighborhoods of Overland Park are buzzing over England’s rise through the standings to the World Cup semifinals. A group of fans...

Taylor-Made Team Real Estate Spotlight

FOOD & DRINK

Healthy eatery Flower Child sets opening date in Prairie Village

After The Bar West closed in Shawnee, popular smashburger joint is moving in

Yemeni coffee shops are on the rise in JoCo, with new one planned for downtown Mission

Aqua Penny’s, seafood concept from local restaurateurs, closes in Leawood

LOCAL BUSINESS

Discount chain known for ‘blowout’ sales opens near downtown Shawnee

After Painted Tree closed, these JoCo makers had no place to sell their goods, so they created their own

This outdoor retailer is closing its last JoCo store at Oak Park Mall

‘Smiles in a box’ — Eddie’s Fireworks marks 50 years selling Fourth of July fun in JoCo

Johnson County business roundup — What’s opened, closed and coming soon

Community Calendar 🗓️

Best bets for fun and engagement in Johnson County and (slightly) beyond!

Johnson County News by City 🏘️

OVERLAND PARK NEWS

WyCo official charged with felony DUI following crash into KDOT truck on US-69

‘Starter homes’ are disappearing in Johnson County. New Kansas law aims to bring them back

Old SMSD site in OP was set to become nursing center. Now, it may be used for housing instead

SHAWNEE NEWS

Donating school supplies can help pay off traffic fines in Olathe, Shawnee

Shawnee PD touts drug arrests on consecutive days. What charges have been filed?

Shawnee priest’s World Cup dream comes true as native Ghana plays knockout match in KC

LENEXA NEWS

Developer says this Lenexa Hy-Vee retail center needs a facelift. Shoppers will help pay for it

Lenexa Police say woman was shot to death by husband weeks after courthouse wedding

PHOTOS: One final World Cup watch party in Lenexa, this time a doubleheader

OLATHE NEWS

JoCo ICE agent sued for excessive force in Maine also involved in Olathe detention of U.S. citizen

Everything is free at this new Olathe clothing store — but it looks like a boutique on purpose

Olathe proposes $468.5M budget with no tax rate increases — but hiring freezes and project delays are coming

LEAWOOD NEWS

Locally owned brunch spot AR’s debuts third location in Leawood

Coffee cake is out, custom suits and Sinatra are in: H.M. Cole opens in old Frannie Franks space in Leawood

Leawood council’s final stamp for park plan paves way to demolish historic city hall

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

After years of heated debate, Prairie Village breaks ground on new city hall

Va Bene, Italian eatery at Prairie Village’s Corinth Square, is closing

Prairie Village’s Fourth of July party VillageFest (mostly) beat the rain — See our photos

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Shawnee man injured after fleeing suspect hits his car near Lamar and I-35

‘Biting the bullet’ — Fairway residents face property tax rate increase under proposed 2027 budget

Trader Joe’s signs go up in Merriam. When will the new grocery store open?

Latest Obituaries

Donald Edwin Warkentien

Wendy June Jacobs

Elizabeth Loggia

Bill Franklin Oswald

Stacie Lee Ayala

K-12 EDUCATION

Olathe, SMSD’s deadline to comply with feds on transgender policy has passed. Now what?

Facing falling enrollment, Shawnee Mission sets out to redraw school boundary lines

SMSD’s plan to ban cell phones relies on students storing them. ‘Nothing will change,’ parent says

Shawnee Mission parents urge district to put new limits on screen time in class

Feds gives Olathe, Shawnee Mission 10 days to change transgender policies or lose funding