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Former President Obama is coming to Overland Park this weekend. What for?

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Former President Barack Obama is on the roster for a private event this weekend in Overland Park, and he’s not the only noteworthy politician on the list. Obama is scheduled to participate in “a moderated conversation.” Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who once represented Kansas in the U.S....

Cindy Holscher Q&A: Can a Johnson County Democrat win Kansas governor’s race?

Kansas-based cafe Mokas Coffee & Eatery debuting in Olathe

Shawnee City Council approves 2027 budget, exceeds revenue neutral rate

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Fried chicken chain Golden Chick eyeing new Olathe location

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Olathe considers $200K mosaic for parking garage, but not all councilmembers are sold

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Adam Hamilton Post Q&A: Why the JoCo Democrat thinks he can beat Roger Marshall

No Democrat has won a U.S. Senate race in Kansas since 1932. Adam Hamilton wants to change that. Since 1990, Hamilton has led the Church...

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...

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...

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FOOD & DRINK

Chicken Salad Chick to open third JoCo location in Olathe

Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew prepping new Shawnee location

Mexican restaurant Añejo replacing Five Guys at Oak Park Mall

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

LOCAL BUSINESS

Make your own lip gloss at this new downtown Overland Park shop

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

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JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Johnson County to buy Gardner building for new mental health clinic

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

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

2 drivers hurt after minivans spin into grass between I-35 and US-69 during rush hour

Developers pitch new ‘chapter’ for Corporate Woods, with 1,200+ apartments and townhomes

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

SHAWNEE NEWS

Shawnee OKs more apartments on west side: 168-unit Overlook at Midland

Teams compete to pull emergency vehicles in Shawnee. The winner? Special Olympics

Shawnee deputy fire chief retires after nearly 30 years of service

LENEXA NEWS

Lenexa boosts budget for unique ‘Ninja Warrior’ playground to $1.7M

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

OLATHE NEWS

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

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

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

LEAWOOD NEWS

Leawood council approves first pay raise for itself and mayor since 2018

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

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

Prairie Village backs early study of new Corinth Library near city hall

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

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

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Residents push back as Mission apartment plan off Metcalf doubles in size to 650+ units

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

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

Latest Obituaries

John Alan Slater

Jenifer Nicole Longworth

Jim Linn

Dee Anna Knockemus

Robert James Nash

K-12 EDUCATION

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

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

‘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