K-12 Education

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

Last month, federal officials warned Olathe Public Schools and the Shawnee Mission School District that they had 10 days to change policies related to transgender students or face possible legal action and a loss of a million dollars each in federal funding. The warning came after the U.S. Department of...

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

Overland Park business started with one woman’s 6-time cancer journey. She hopes a World Cup-inspired contest will help it grow

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

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

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

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

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ACLU study of Kansas voting access has criticism — and praise — for Johnson County

County election officials in Kansas should offer more options, including advance voting sites and longer hours, to encourage a higher turnout, according to a...

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

From the time he could talk, Adam Shay started selling fireworks. He recalled this recently on a humid summer day, under the air-conditioned protection of...

Algeria’s World Cup party is over. But at this Olathe coffee shop, the sense of ‘family’ lives on

Olathe’s Golden Coffee has been a central meeting place for many Algerian fans throughout the World Cup. That run is now over after Algeria's loss...

These 130 reader questions helped the Post craft its primary candidate questionnaires

Property taxes, housing and education were our readers' most asked-about topics for candidates running in the Aug. 4 primary. Later this month, the Johnson County...

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FOOD & DRINK

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

Five Guys is leaving Oak Park Mall, but something new is already on its way

‘Premium’ charcuterie shop Graze Craze has sights set on downtown Overland Park

LOCAL BUSINESS

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

Cosmetic chain Ulta Beauty opens new Shawnee store

This new Lenexa sports bar has beer, big screens and batting cages

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

This new Overland Park shop will let people make their own lip gloss

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

Overland Park to repair 6 bridges this year. Is one on your drive?

Overland Park could raise stormwater fees again, but it’s still cheaper than nearby cities

‘Time to put our family first’ — Smoke Town BBQ closes in Overland Park after 6 years

SHAWNEE NEWS

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

Despite delays, Shawnee’s $12.4M Midland Drive project still expected to finish by November

LENEXA NEWS

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

Ballots delayed by mail in KU Health unionization vote must be counted

3 people injured in late-night, wrong-way crash on I-35 in Johnson County

OLATHE NEWS

Olathe Police investigate man’s shooting death at apartment complex

Olathe man who was going 125 mph when he caused fatal drunk driving crash sentenced to prison

Olathe man sentenced to 22 years in prison for secretly recording child

LEAWOOD NEWS

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

Leawood man among 3 arrested on federal charges of providing material support to ISIS

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

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

Pickup driver ends up with arm pinned against concrete barrier after crash on I-35 in Merriam

Affidavit says Mission apartment pool attack came after man made advances toward girl

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K-12 EDUCATION

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

Olathe school board extends Superintendent Brent Yeager’s contract 3 years