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National Weather Service says EF-0 tornado hit Johnson County during late-night storm

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Updated: Saturday, March 7 The National Weather Service now says a minor tornado was produced in a strong line of storms that passed through northern Johnson County on Friday night. In an update Saturday, the National Weather Service's Kansas City field office said an EF-0 tornado began in Shawnee just after...

Shawnee unveiling $3.8M revamped Garrett Park on Saturday

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FOOD & DRINK

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LOCAL BUSINESS

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

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SHAWNEE NEWS

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LENEXA NEWS

Clementine’s Ice Cream debuted in JoCo last year. Now its adding 2nd shop in Lenexa

5 takeaways from Lenexa mayor’s State of the City address

KC bus riders, including in JoCo, unionize out of frustration over service cuts and constant budget fights

OLATHE NEWS

Olathe’s ‘missing link’ project started this week with 119th and Northgate closures

Voters pass $389 million bond for Olathe Public Schools

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LEAWOOD NEWS

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Affidavit says Leawood assisted living employees shot at each other inside facility’s dining room

Leawood lowers speed limit on busy road after death of boy on scooter last year

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

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NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

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