Elections

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 neither a Republican nor a Democrat. Instead, he’s the nominee for the relatively new United Kansas party, and his name will appear on the ballot along...

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

Iconic piano company Steinway & Sons is leaving Lenexa

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

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Shawnee deputy fire chief retires after nearly 30 years of service

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

47-unit multifamily development at old SMSD site in northern Overland Park sails past city council

SHAWNEE NEWS

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

Shawnee to host battery take-back event on Saturday

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolling into Johnson County this weekend

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

Johnson County DA rules officer justified in shooting Target burglary suspect

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

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Dr. Michael “Mike” Steven John Mancina

Duke Barnes

Myron Goldstein

Delores Jean Reich

Thomas Patrick Bundy

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