Elections

Vice President JD Vance rallies Republicans in Olathe — ‘Defend Our Future’

At a rally in an Olathe manufacturing facility on Monday, Vice President JD Vance spoke to a crowd of hundreds in front of a banner that read “Defend Our Future.” That message set the tone for the event, with Vance and other prominent Republicans speaking about immigration and manufacturing and...

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

Johnson County DA rules officer justified in shooting Target burglary suspect

New multivendor marketplace 913 Mercantile opening this week in Mission

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$75M+ apartment project near Powell Community Center eyes 2028 completion

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

Kansas Senate candidates tangle over Trump, agriculture and immigration in state fair debate

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Overland Park has removed 6,000+ ash trees to stop deadly pest. How one neighborhood saved theirs

If you walk or drive through the Park at Forest Green neighborhood in southern Overland Park, you’re likely to see something pretty unique. Its streets...

Bus route on K-10 to Lawrence and microtransit may be on county’s chopping block

The county transit fund is running dangerously low and commissioners are exploring a $600,000 infusion to keep operations going through the end of the...

Merriam church launches grassroots $4M fundraising effort to renovate school desegregation landmark

Earlier this summer, a small Merriam church that was once home to the Madam C.J. Walker School made history by landing on the National...

Mission small businesses take hit during $13M Johnson Drive rebuild

Recently, Cathy Hurst, owner of Tipsy’s Liquor in Mission, has thanked each customer she sees for coming into the store. That’s because, for the past...

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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

Historic home in downtown Olathe turning into new bookstore and gathering space

New golf simulator Back Nine now open in Olathe

Plant nursery Earl May is closing its Shawnee nursery soon

Hundreds show up to Merriam Trader Joe’s grand opening at $102M redevelopment site

Pump it Up, known for bouncy birthday parties, closes in Overland Park

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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

Overland Park family’s beloved Shetland Sheepdog featured in new ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ book

After spinal injury, SM West junior is back marching with the band — just in a new way

Overland Park man involved in fatal head-on crash on I-70 last year arrested

SHAWNEE NEWS

Shawnee to host battery take-back event on Saturday

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolling into Johnson County this weekend

Danny’s Burger Shack now open in Shawnee in former Bar West space

LENEXA NEWS

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

Hy-Vee planning new grocery store in western Lenexa

1 person hospitalized after hydroplaning crash on K-10 in 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

Leawood sidewalk debate pits empty-nesters against elementary parents

Volunteer divers find missing person’s vehicle in Leawood pond

Leawood Police investigate reckless driving as possible cause of three-car crash on I-435

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

Roeland Park Police investigate gunfire in Walmart parking lot

New pizzeria in Mission will deliver straight to the bar next door

Century-old family grocer that owns Price Chopper and Hen House stores moves HQ to Mission

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Phillip David Groves Jr.

Billy Lee Evans

Thomas “Tom” Patrick Murray

Michael Edwards

Patsy June Simmons

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