Parks & Pools

JoCo’s biggest cities already have parks sales taxes. Overland Park may be next

Kaylie McLaughlin -

Overland Park could soon ask city voters to decide on a new sales tax to pay for parks and recreation projects, though several details are still unclear. Currently on the table is a 1/8-cent sales tax, a 1/4-cent sales tax or a 3/8-cent sales tax that could come up in...

Ex-JoCo sheriff’s deputy arrested and charged with rape

Jim McMullen wants to put ‘knowledge first’ as he seeks JoCo seat on Kansas State Board of Education

Here’s what opened, closed and is coming soon this month in Johnson County

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Ex-JoCo employee gets jail time for requesting child sex abuse material on Snapchat

Johnson County Wastewater general manager Susan Pekarek retires after leading 2 billion-dollar projects

Olathe families push for more time as board weighs closing 6 schools

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Rep. Sharice Davids declines to participate in Johnson County Post’s U.S. House forum

The Johnson County Post will host a forum for candidates running for Kansas' Third Congressional District next month, but Rep. Sharice Davids won't be...

Leawood won’t build sidewalks near elementary school, siding with homeowners who objected

In a decision that one councilmember described as “heartbreaking,” the Leawood City Council last week voted to follow their public works department’s advice and...

Survivors of 500+ Indian boarding schools, including one in Fairway, may be honored

Last week, Rep. Sharice Davids and a fellow member of Congress uplifted the voices and experiences of Native American survivors of federal Indian boarding...

‘Home is Kansas City’ — Shawnee Mission West grad deported to Mexico after 18 days in ICE custody

When a blue Ford F-150 pulled up to his work site in Lawrence on Aug. 18, Oscar Sanchez-Corona knew exactly why it was there. He...

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FOOD & DRINK

Popular Mediterranean eatery keeps growing in JoCo, with 3 new locations in the works

Healthy eatery Flower Child eyes former Houlihan’s space in Leawood

Fried chicken chain Golden Chick eyeing new Olathe location

Kansas-based cafe Mokas Coffee & Eatery debuting in Olathe

LOCAL BUSINESS

Locally owned bookstore for young readers coming to Mission

Japanese home goods store EBISU eyeing Overland Park debut

Make your own lip gloss at this new downtown Overland Park shop

Iconic piano company Steinway & Sons is leaving Lenexa

Trendy athleisure and yoga lifestyle brand Alo opens new Leawood store

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JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Johnson County to buy Gardner building for new mental health clinic

Johnson County eliminates 8 jobs across four departments, saving roughly $1M

Johnson County passes $1.9B budget — Here’s how it impacts your tax bill

Connie Schmidt tapped to lead Johnson County elections after 8-month interim stint

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

PHOTOS: Rain doesn’t stop the fun at Overland Park Fall Fest

Motorcyclist suffers ‘life-threatening’ injuries in crash that shuts down I-35 near Antioch

JCCC police officer charged with rape, sodomy in 2024 Westport case

SHAWNEE NEWS

WATCH: The Post’s candidate forum for Kansas House districts 18 & 39

WATCH: The Post’s candidate forum for Kansas House districts 17 & 30

Shawnee City Council approves 2027 budget, exceeds revenue neutral rate

LENEXA NEWS

Postponed Kansas House forum rescheduled — Here’s when and where it will be

Lenexa cuts mill levy for ninth straight year, but average city tax bill still rises

Lenexa man sentenced to 7 years for killing ‘Good Samaritan’ Olathe student on I-35

OLATHE NEWS

As Olathe eyes budget cuts, officials question cost of aesthetics on $200M Santa Fe/I-35 project

KCK schools faces federal lawsuit over transgender policies. Are SMSD and Olathe next?

Worker at Blue Valley Post Office pleads guilty to stealing mail, including gift cards

LEAWOOD NEWS

Town Center Plaza owners seek sales tax for $59.8M makeover — Some Leawood councilmembers are skeptical

WATCH: The Post’s candidate forum for Kansas House districts 19, 24 & 28

Leawood council approves first pay raise for itself and mayor since 2018

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

Prairie Village, Roeland Park amend conversion therapy bans after Kansas AG demands repeal

Prairie Village backs early study of new Corinth Library near city hall

Prairie Village Hispanic Heritage Celebration draws crowd despite mid-90s heat

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Mission celebrates 75 years with street dance, decades costume contest and live music

Residents push back as Mission apartment plan off Metcalf doubles in size to 650+ units

‘Until hunger is solved’ — These 2 JoCo volunteers don’t want their neighbors to go hungry

Latest Obituaries

Martin Fred Wollenberg

Joseph Lee Grahovac

Wayne Kenneth Wright

Paul Eugene Goff

Deena Lou Hallier

K-12 EDUCATION

Gardner Edgerton board’s failed tax vote forces $1.9 million in budget cuts

Shawnee Mission board delays decisions on East Antioch closure, boundary changes

Black Bob families in Olathe rally against school’s recommended closure

‘Olathe is home’ — Olathe South graduate now principal at Olathe West

Schools around Kansas City had to cancel or delay outdoor sports due to dangerous heat all week