World Cup 2026

6 memorable moments (so far) from England’s World Cup stay in Prairie Village

England advanced to the World Cup semifinal on Saturday with a gutty 2-1 victory over Norway in extra time. It means the lads will be back in Prairie Village for at least a few more days. The Three Lions are now set up for a star-studded tilt with Lionel Messi and...

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This JoCo Down syndrome nonprofit gave clients a once-in-a-lifetime job working at KC World Cup matches

Everything is free at this new Olathe clothing store — but it looks like a boutique on purpose

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Ed Sheeran serenades England soccer team after big World Cup win

Annie, beloved Texas Longhorn at Deanna Rose, has died

Local obituaries from July 3-9

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Johnson County’s World Cup is almost over. How do you think it’s gone? Take our reader poll

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Townhome project on vacant lot in northern Overland Park easily approved despite neighbor concerns

Neighbors pushed back against a proposal to turn a long-vacant property in northern Overland Park into townhomes, but the development easily sailed through its...

Who’s running for Kansas governor in 2026? Here’s a guide to the candidates

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Westwood voters rejected plan to sell city park. Officials have new hopes for the site

After plans to transform a former elementary school into a 3.5-acre park fell through, Westwood now faces "budget constraints" to rebuild the city's premier...

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FOOD & DRINK

Va Bene, Italian eatery at Prairie Village’s Corinth Square, is closing

Açai bowl lovers have a new place to get their fix in Overland Park

Locally owned brunch spot AR’s debuts third location in Leawood

New cocktail lounge is coming to downtown Olathe — and you have to take an elevator to get there

LOCAL BUSINESS

After Painted Tree closed, these JoCo makers had no place to sell their goods, so they created their own

This outdoor retailer is closing its last JoCo store at Oak Park Mall

‘Smiles in a box’ — Eddie’s Fireworks marks 50 years selling Fourth of July fun in JoCo

Johnson County business roundup — What’s opened, closed and coming soon

Cosmetic chain Ulta Beauty opens new Shawnee store

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

What happens to Overland Park mayoral seat if Skoog becomes Kansas governor?

Police investigate online ‘school shooting’ threat against Blue Valley West

She beat cancer 6 times. Now this OP entrepreneur is hoping for a World Cup-sized win

SHAWNEE NEWS

Donating school supplies can help pay off traffic fines in Olathe, Shawnee

Shawnee PD touts drug arrests on consecutive days. What charges have been filed?

Shawnee priest’s World Cup dream comes true as native Ghana plays knockout match in KC

LENEXA NEWS

Lenexa commission rejects retail development off Prairie Star Parkway and K-7

Condemned Lenexa Radisson Hotel’s lender sues for control of building

Lenexa’s rebuilt Ad Astra pool will open July 4 after $10M renovation

OLATHE NEWS

Olathe proposes $468.5M budget with no tax rate increases — but hiring freezes and project delays are coming

Olathe Police now investigating fatal apartment shooting as homicide

Olathe Police investigate man’s shooting death at apartment complex

LEAWOOD NEWS

Coffee cake is out, custom suits and Sinatra are in: H.M. Cole opens in old Frannie Franks space in Leawood

Leawood council’s final stamp for park plan paves way to demolish historic city hall

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

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

Prairie Village’s Fourth of July party VillageFest (mostly) beat the rain — See our photos

Prairie Village wants to ink new curbside trash deal. What’s in it for residents?

‘Lives are at stake’ — Prairie Village cracks down on kids riding e-bikes and e-motos amid explosion of calls

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Duplex fire in Merriam displaces family of 4, no injuries reported

Prairie Village Police say construction worker struck by SUV in critical condition

Roeland Park’s ‘Mighty Bike’ playground sculpture finally opens after safety concerns addressed

Latest Obituaries

Rosemary “Peg” Weed

Evelyn Bergmann

George Kendrick Mallory Jr.

Verna Lee “Tab” Corcoran

Cheryl Tate

K-12 EDUCATION

Olathe, SMSD’s deadline to comply with feds on transgender policy has passed. Now what?

Facing falling enrollment, Shawnee Mission sets out to redraw school boundary lines

SMSD’s plan to ban cell phones relies on students storing them. ‘Nothing will change,’ parent says

Shawnee Mission parents urge district to put new limits on screen time in class

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