Transportation

More kids are riding high-powered ‘e-motos,’ and Overland Park Police are cracking down. What are they?

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Kids caught riding electric motorcycles in Overland Park could face citations, and their parents could face criminal charges. That’s because the Overland Park Police Department has said it will be enforcing state and local laws as safety concerns and complaints about improper use mount. While complaints are coming in from all...

This downtown Overland Park bookstore is getting a darker makeover — mysteries, thrillers and tattoos included

Lawsuit alleges Lenexa clinic failed to protect girl from sexual assault by another patient

Wellness studio built around the idea of doing nothing opens in Fairway

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80 mph winds topple trees in Johnson County, overwhelm emergency dispatchers

Hundreds of fans at Lenexa’s first World Cup watch party rewarded with U.S. victory

England team arrives in Prairie Village for World Cup stay

FEATURED STORIES

Post hosting Johnson County Chair candidate forum — and we need your help

The Johnson County Post is hosting a live, in-person forum featuring three candidates vying to be chair of the Board of County Commissioners. This is...

1,000 people showed up on renovated Spring Hill Library’s opening day — its first update in 43 years

Children and adults alike carried armfuls of books to the self-checkout stations at Spring Hill’s recently renovated library on its opening day earlier this...

Merriam residents push back against plan to build levees, floodwalls along Turkey Creek downtown

A federal plan to reduce flooding risk along Turkey Creek in downtown Merriam may require up to a decade of additional planning and construction,...

Driven by daughter’s health struggles, Overland Park man becomes doctor at 43

For Kevin Sullivan, becoming a doctor wasn’t always a sure thing, definitely not at 43 years old. When he graduated from Baker University 20 years...

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FOOD & DRINK

New coffee shop opens in historic downtown Shawnee building

Breakfast eatery IHOP aiming for new southern Overland Park location

JoCo farmers market favorite is coming to quickly changing part of downtown Olathe

Hyper Energy Bar is growing fast in Johnson County — and it’s not done yet

LOCAL BUSINESS

Craft Putt closes indoor mini golf spot and restaurant in Overland Park

Office supply retailer OfficeMax closing in Merriam

Pilates studio chain from Florida is coming to Overland Park — its first location in KC

Charlie Hustle, KC’s hometown clothing shop, debuts in Johnson County

A foster dog named Callie Mae inspired a pet treats store. Now it’s coming to Lenexa

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

Buses from Overland Park to 4 KC World Cup group stage matches already sold out

Vacant Overland Park ambulance station to get new life as housing for adults with disabilities

Overland Park poised to require kids to wear helmets on e-scooters and e-bikes

SHAWNEE NEWS

Shawnee Police’s HQ, built for smaller, less diverse force, is getting $17M expansion

PHOTOS: Old Shawnee Days parade draws crowds to downtown Shawnee

The Premier League season is over. For this Shawnee brewery’s soccer fans, the real party is just starting

LENEXA NEWS

Lenexa man faces federal charge of attempted sex trafficking of a minor

Man charged with wife’s murder more than a year after she was found shot dead in their Lenexa apartment

A message from Lenexa Public Market: Flavors of the Cup

OLATHE NEWS

Olathe school board extends Superintendent Brent Yeager’s contract 3 years

Driver in critical condition following fiery crash overnight in Olathe

Olathe Schools have lost 2,000+ students since 2019. Now closures are coming

LEAWOOD NEWS

Affidavit accuses ex-Leawood priest of using church funds to pay for vacations, clothing and medical bills

Leawood man among 3 arrested on federal charges of providing material support to ISIS

Popular brunch spot AR’s is expanding to Leawood

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

Prairie Village is hosting its first-ever Pride event Saturday. It almost didn’t happen

Prairie Village poised to switch curbside trash pickup providers — Here’s why

England’s World Cup team is coming to Meadowbrook Park. What stays open and what closes?

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Man arrested after allegedly attacking 2 with pocketknife at apartment pool

Merriam’s police drone still works, but they’re replacing it anyway — because it’s made in China

Joe’s just opened spinoff on JoCo county line for customers who love the BBQ but hate the lines

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K-12 EDUCATION

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

Kathy Habiger, the only journalism teacher Mill Valley has ever had, is retiring

Kansas cellphone ban leaves De Soto district leaders with questions

This Olathe school is using the World Cup to teach students about global cultures

4 Johnson County school districts move to sue state over special education funding