Holidays

An Overland Park couple will no longer host their iteration of the popular Paulie's Penguin Playground holiday inflatable display for charity following pushback from neighbors. Joshua and Faith Owens, who rent a home in a cul-de-sac near 123rd and Antioch Road,...

The community raised $10,000 for the Golden Scoop as the local sweets shop prepares to expand and hire 50 SuperScoopers to staff the nonprofit’s second Overland Park location.  The money was raised as part of the Overland Park Mayor’s Holiday...

Community members, veterans and their families gathered on Friday to recognize Veterans Day at Johnson County’s official observance of the holiday.  Robert Watson, a World War II Army veteran who celebrated his 100th birthday last week, was recognized as a...

With Halloween now behind us, the end of spooky season marks the beginning of another; the holiday season. While some might consider it still too early, others might be eager to break out the holiday decorations, square away gifts and...

Happy Thursday, Shawnee Mission! ☀️Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny. High: 57. Low: 42. One thing to know Don’t just send your lingering jack-o-lanterns and Halloween pumpkin decorations to the landfill — compost them.  Here’s a look at some free pumpkin composting opportunities across...

The money raised this year through the Overland Park Mayor’s Holiday Fund will go to support the Golden Scoop as it prepares to open its second location. The Golden Scoop, a nonprofit ice cream and coffee shop, employs adults who...

The Johnson County Museum will decorate its All-Electric House for the winter holiday season as it has in years past. However, this year, the house will be decorated with items from the Jewish faith traditions, not aluminum Christmas trees and...

The Post staff is taking off the federal holiday of Independence Day this Tuesday. We will be back Wednesday with fresh news and headlines about your community in Johnson County. For now, we're taking off to relax, spend time with our...

It's the Fourth of July weekend, Johnson County. Independence Day may fall on a Tuesday this year, but there are a number of events to kick off this weekend and even Monday to celebrate the holiday. As a reminder, fireworks are...

The Post staff is taking off the federal holiday of Juneteenth this Monday. We will be back Tuesday with fresh news and headlines about your community in Johnson County. But we're taking this day to relax, spend time with our families...

Prairie Village’s third annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Saturday at Harmon Park celebrated diversity and freedom, complimented by live music, games and various vendors.  “Our objective is to educate,” said Dennis Solis, vice president of STAND Up for Black Lives+, one...

Father’s Day is right around the corner, Johnson County, on June 18. Just like last year, Johnson County businesses are ready to help you celebrate the father figures in your life with treats, brunches and more. Here are a few ways...