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Elections

Rep. Sharice Davids declines to participate in Johnson County Post’s U.S. House forum

The Johnson County Post will host a forum for candidates running for Kansas' Third Congressional District next month, but Rep. Sharice Davids won't be there. The Democratic Congresswoman vying for her fifth term representing Johnson County in Washington, D.C., declined the Post's offer to participate. Her two challengers, Republican Eric Jenkins...

Popular Mediterranean eatery keeps growing in JoCo, with 3 new locations in the works

JoCo parks debuting new artist-designed bee habitats

Leawood won’t build sidewalks near elementary school, siding with homeowners who objected

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Johnson County moves 2 polling places out of Adam Hamilton’s Resurrection Church

Locally owned bookstore for young readers coming to Mission

WATCH: The Post’s candidate forum for Kansas House districts 18 & 39

FEATURED STORIES

Survivors of 500+ Indian boarding schools, including one in Fairway, may be honored

Last week, Rep. Sharice Davids and a fellow member of Congress uplifted the voices and experiences of Native American survivors of federal Indian boarding...

‘Home is Kansas City’ — Shawnee Mission West grad deported to Mexico after 18 days in ICE custody

When a blue Ford F-150 pulled up to his work site in Lawrence on Aug. 18, Oscar Sanchez-Corona knew exactly why it was there. He...

As Olathe eyes budget cuts, officials question cost of aesthetics on $200M Santa Fe/I-35 project

As Olathe looks to tighten spending to avoid a future budget deficit, city officials have raised questions about the value of aesthetics in major...

See the reader questions the Post is asking candidates ahead of Nov. 3 election

Last month, we asked readers what you wanted to hear local candidates talking about as they vie for your vote ahead of the Nov....

Taylor-Made Team Real Estate Spotlight

FOOD & DRINK

Healthy eatery Flower Child eyes former Houlihan’s space in Leawood

Fried chicken chain Golden Chick eyeing new Olathe location

Kansas-based cafe Mokas Coffee & Eatery debuting in Olathe

Chicken Salad Chick to open third JoCo location in Olathe

LOCAL BUSINESS

Japanese home goods store EBISU eyeing Overland Park debut

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

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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

PHOTOS: Rain doesn’t stop the fun at Overland Park Fall Fest

Motorcyclist suffers ‘life-threatening’ injuries in crash that shuts down I-35 near Antioch

JCCC police officer charged with rape, sodomy in 2024 Westport case

SHAWNEE NEWS

WATCH: The Post’s candidate forum for Kansas House districts 17 & 30

Shawnee City Council approves 2027 budget, exceeds revenue neutral rate

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

LENEXA NEWS

Postponed Kansas House forum rescheduled — Here’s when and where it will be

Lenexa cuts mill levy for ninth straight year, but average city tax bill still rises

Lenexa man sentenced to 7 years for killing ‘Good Samaritan’ Olathe student on I-35

OLATHE NEWS

KCK schools faces federal lawsuit over transgender policies. Are SMSD and Olathe next?

Worker at Blue Valley Post Office pleads guilty to stealing mail, including gift cards

Federal charges allege Olathe man voted illegally after registering as citizen in 2010

LEAWOOD NEWS

Town Center Plaza owners seek sales tax for $59.8M makeover — Some Leawood councilmembers are skeptical

WATCH: The Post’s candidate forum for Kansas House districts 19, 24 & 28

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

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

Prairie Village, Roeland Park amend conversion therapy bans after Kansas AG demands repeal

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

Prairie Village Hispanic Heritage Celebration draws crowd despite mid-90s heat

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Mission celebrates 75 years with street dance, decades costume contest and live music

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

Latest Obituaries

Deena Lou Hallier

Janet Charlene Ingle

James V. Heaton, Sr.

Charles Anthony Lavery

Lawrence Joseph Waldeier

K-12 EDUCATION

Gardner Edgerton board’s failed tax vote forces $1.9 million in budget cuts

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