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

Mexico’s cultural heritage took center stage at Prairie Village’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration Saturday afternoon at Harmon Park. A performance by Ballet Folklorico’s Itsï Asuli group showcased dances and costumes representing multiple states in Mexico, including Veracruz, Baja California and Jalisco. “It’s just a way for me to express my culture,” said...

Teen girl in critical condition after I-35 crash near Santa Fe Street in Olathe

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

Olathe clears way for Dillons-anchored development, 333 apartments near Lone Elm

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Overland Park passes budget with slightly raised mill levy — What it means for your tax bill

Panasonic reaches settlement with woman in sexual harassment case at De Soto plant

Local obituaries from Sept. 11-17

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Sonar, aerial maps and a kayak — How volunteer divers cracked a decade-old Leawood missing person case

The memory of Angela Hammond is often running in the background of Echo Divers founder James Hinkle’s mind as he combs through historical maps...

Shawnee native Scott Morgan is running for KS Secretary of State on a third-party ticket. Here’s why

In 2014, Scott Morgan ran for Kansas Secretary of State as a Republican against Kris Kobach and lost. This year he's running again, as...

Chiefs create Hunt family-led venture to oversee development around new Olathe facility

The Kansas City Chiefs have been assembling the architects, project managers and developers that will create their new headquarters, practice facility and surrounding mixed-use...

Driver who fled to Mexico gets max sentence for 2021 crash that killed Overland Park woman

Isaiah Sadowski has been sentenced to 10 years and three months in state prison for the December 2021 death of 75-year-old Barbara Patterson. A Johnson...

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FOOD & DRINK

Mexican restaurant Añejo replacing Five Guys at Oak Park Mall

Overland Park Farmers’ Market favorite Black Rose Coffee trailer lands permanent home

Flight Crew Coffee preps landing in downtown Overland Park

New Indian eatery where you can eat gold is coming to Overland Park

LOCAL BUSINESS

Iconic piano company Steinway & Sons is leaving Lenexa

Trendy athleisure and yoga lifestyle brand Alo opens new Leawood store

Spotdities, antique and decor shop for the curious, opens in Overland Park

New multivendor marketplace 913 Mercantile opening this week in Mission

Locally owned golf simulator now open at former Prairie Village Macy’s site

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JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

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

Johnson County commission deadlocks over incentives for De Soto assisted living facility

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

New project near Bluhawk with 340+ apartments and 120+ homes clears Overland Park planning hurdle

Overland Park moves closer to trash system overhaul as key details remain up in air

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

SHAWNEE NEWS

Shawnee deputy fire chief retires after nearly 30 years of service

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-435 in Shawnee, 5 sent to hospital

Shawnee to host battery take-back event on Saturday

LENEXA NEWS

Lenexa woman killed in single-vehicle crash after police attempted welfare check

Thousands turn out for Lenexa Spinach Festival after storms pass, sun comes out

Hy-Vee planning new grocery store in western Lenexa

OLATHE NEWS

Old Settlers in Olathe draws large crowds for 128th edition

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

Johnson County jury convicts man of capital murder for Olathe double homicide

LEAWOOD NEWS

At current pace, Leawood’s pipe fixes would take 60 years. Voters get a say in speeding that up

Vehicle found in Leawood pond belonged to man missing since 2016, police say

Leawood sidewalk debate pits empty-nesters against elementary parents

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

Music lovers enjoy what they can at rain-shortened Prairie Village Jazz Fest

Driver in Prairie Village crash that killed construction worker won’t face criminal charges

Catch French Market’s sneak peek of newly expanded Prairie Village storefront

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Merriam OKs $34M budget for 2027, keeps mill levy rate flat

Merriam narrows downtown master plan to 3 main options. Public opinion is divided

Johnson County DA rules officer justified in shooting Target burglary suspect

Latest Obituaries

Elva Marie Branscum

Mark Stephen Groves

Mary Christy “Chris“ Burr

Susan Elizabeth Richards

Dr. Michael “Mike” Steven John Mancina

K-12 EDUCATION

‘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

‘No easy way’ — Olathe recommends 6 schools for closure. Here’s what we know

East Antioch students and parents rally against school’s pending closure

Gardner Edgerton school board to leave open seat vacant until next election