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Mill Valley romps to 63-28 win over Olathe Northwest, behind explosive running game

Going into Friday night’s matchup between the Mill Valley Jaguars and the Olathe Northwest Ravens, there was no doubt about each team’s ability to score. In the end, it was the Jaguars who prevailed, going away in a 63-28 win at the Olathe District Activity Center. It was because of their...

Leawood boy struck while riding scooter ‘continues to fight,’ family says

Former First Watch space in southern Overland Park now home to sushi restaurant

Long-empty former SMSD building in Overland Park is being torn down. What is going in its place?

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Johnson County poised to sell former CenturyLink HQ, after years of vacancy

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Lenexa advances plan for 11-story living community meant for older adults at City Center

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Johnson County Good News: Blue Valley alums named Presidential Scholars, Olathe grad on ‘The Voice’ and more

Good afternoon, Johnson County! Twice a month, we share a collection of some of the happy news that came into our inboxes and across...

Olathe leaders bemoan KDOT’s planned Lone Elm interchange. What are their concerns?

A presentation given by the Kansas Department of Transportation to the Olathe City Council last week had one member asking, “How much can we...

Olathe City Council candidates discuss taxes, apartments, traffic safety and more at Post forum

Candidates vying for two seats on the Olathe City Council shared their views on the future of one of Johnson County's most historic communities,...

‘The worst idea’ — Hundreds in JoCo rally against Kansas GOP’s redistricting push

Pressure over the push to do a sooner-than-usual redrawing of Kansas Congressional districts increased this week, as statehouse Republicans met for a White House...

911 call, bodycam footage capture moments before fatal Lenexa police shooting

Last week, the Lenexa Police Department released bodycam footage from both police officers involved in the fatal June 22 shooting of Jose Enrique Cartagena...

FOOD & DRINK

Fast-growing taco shop Tiki Taco now open in downtown Shawnee

Made in KC, brand that touts metro pride, opening new Johnson County location

KCMO-based eatery Taste of Brazil debuts in Overland Park

Fast food chain Wendy’s closes one of its Lenexa locations

LOCAL BUSINESS

This Olathe record collector saw dearth of vinyl shops in his area, so he opened his own

Dillons grocery chain returning to Johnson County, starting in Olathe

Toys to rent? Olathe mom’s new business aims to let kids play without the clutter or cost

KCMO jeweler wants to expand into JoCo with new Leawood storefront

Social Shop KC, offering all things dinner party, opens Overland Park showroom

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

After 2 other pilots went kaput, Overland Park looks to new bike share program ahead of World Cup

Black & Veatch’s $1B plan to remake Overland Park HQ site wins key approval

Overland Park mayoral race gives voters 2 contrasting visions for JoCo’s biggest city

SHAWNEE NEWS

Monticello Road near Mill Valley High closed for month-long repairs to fix sinkhole

‘A fixture in the community’ — 3&2 Baseball Club celebrates 75th season

‘It worries me a lot’ — Shawnee proposes new rules for motorized scooters

LENEXA NEWS

Johnson County DA won’t charge Lenexa police officers in fatal shooting of MO man

Lenexa commission advances mixed-residential project near K-7 Highway

Lenexa City Council candidates talk apartments, spending and Lone Elm interchange at Post forum

OLATHE NEWS

After tight race in ’21, this Olathe school board member is seeking reelection — Watch her Post interview

PHOTOS: Olathe Arts Festival brings families and art lovers together

KHP says suspected drunk driver caused wrong-way crash on I-35 in Olathe

LEAWOOD NEWS

A year after moving in, French bistro Aixois closes at Leawood’s Park Place

‘Future danger to the community’ — KC man who tainted Hereford House food sentenced to prison

Leawood OKs $765M project that includes offices, hotel and apartments on State Line

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

At Post forum, Prairie Village council candidates (those who showed up) weigh in on city’s hot-button issues

‘Forward Prairie Village’ group quickly dissolves, and ‘Stop the Drama’ signs are popping up. What’s going on?

Missouri-based ice cream shop opens this week at Shops of Prairie Village

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

‘Harassment’ or ‘witch hunt?’ Candidate’s frequent records requests add tension to Merriam mayor race

Roeland Park is getting $1.5M in federal funding for Nall Park upgrades

WATCH: Mission City Council candidates share their visions and priorities

Latest Obituaries

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Kelly Lynne Hickman

Lori Lee Schreiber

Marjorie L. Bradford

Matthew “Matt” Wayne Bird

K-12 EDUCATION

Blue Valley parents say longtime kindergarten teacher shouldn’t be fired for picking up student

2 JoCo school districts caught in political turmoil after Charlie Kirk’s killing

This Olathe school is being repurposed. Where will its students go?

Katie Ledecky, U.S. Olympic legend, shares her ‘love of science’ with Johnson County high schoolers

Blue Valley puts new rules on scooters and motorized bikes after incidents at schools