Holidays

Johnson County is celebrating Juneteenth, the still-newish federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, in a number of ways this year. The day marks June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, Tex., were finally told by Union troops they had...

Happy Memorial Day, dear readers! We hope you take some time today to remember and reflect upon those who gave their lives in service to our country. Also take the day to relax a bit and spend time with family. That's...

The long Memorial Day weekend is upon us. There are a range of things to do around Johnson County and the wider Kansas City metro area, from commemorations for those who gave their lives for their country to more traditional...

Mother’s Day is less than a week away, and if you want to honor Mom, now is the time to lock in plans. From sweet treats and brunch buffets to a gift giveaway worth $1,000, local Johnson County businesses have...

Temperatures are finally warming up in Johnson County, and that means it's almost time for outdoor Easter fun. Easter this year on Sunday, April 9 — still more than a week away — but Johnson County has some Easter events...

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday in Johnson County over the next several days. From green beer and parades to traditional Irish music and duck races, here are some of the...

The Shawnee Mission Post will not publish any new stories today, Monday, Jan. 16. We are setting aside some time to rest and reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Save for any big breaking news, we will be...

Another year is in the books! The Post staff is observing the New Year holiday on Monday, Jan. 3. We will return with fresh headlines and stories about your community in Johnson County on Tuesday. In the meantime, enjoy some of our...

Editor's Note: Details for tree disposal in Roeland Park have been added to this story. Christmas is over, and now comes the cleanup. That includes disposing of your real Christmas tree.  There are a number of local tree recycling options If you drop...

The Post staff wishes our readers a merry Christmas and a happy new year! We're taking the rest of 2022 off from publishing new stories and will return with fresh headlines on Tuesday, Jan. 3. We want to give our staff...

This holiday season, Leawood has a place for kids to send their messages and last-minute gift wishes to Santa before Christmas. Where exactly: A special "Santa's mailbox," put on by AdventHealth Kansas City, is now up and waiting for letters...

Correction: "Journey to Bethlehem" is open to the public on the evenings of Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3. See the hours below. A decades-old northeast Johnson County tradition, a "Journey to Bethlehem," is back live and in person...