Local Government

Editor’s Note: This story was updated to include comments from District Attorney Steve Howe. Overland Park Police could begin releasing body camera footage in critical situations involving police officers, like shootings or instances of potential misconduct — something, historically, the...

The Prairie Village City Council this week passed a resolution expressing its "solidarity" with Minneapolis, a city at the heart of escalating and deadly tensions over a federal immigration crackdown. After some discussion and receiving public comments both for and...

Changes are on the way to downtown Merriam. Last month alone, the Merriam City Council has approved the city's purchase of another downtown property and the use of federal funding for roadwork on Merriam Drive, which runs through the entire...

Andrew Logan, a partner at a Prairie Village law firm, is the city’s newest Ward 3 councilmember. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday unanimously appointed Logan to fill the Ward 3 vacancy after former councilmember Lori Sharp abruptly left...

More than 250 households got relief in the inaugural year of Overland Park’s property tax rebate pilot, and city leaders hope more could benefit this year. Last year, Overland Park joined the ranks of other local cities that have tried...

A resident's lawsuit that aimed to block construction of Prairie Village’s new $30 million municipal complex has been formally dismissed, ending a drawn-out legal battle over the project. Prairie Village resident Marc Vianello and the city of Prairie Village jointly...

One Johnson County city is the first — and possibly going to be the only — to loosen its guidelines for short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Vrbos ahead of World Cup 2026. In an effort to allow residents to host...

The City of Shawnee's Property Tax Rebate program is back with an aim at helping more low-income residents with housing costs. Through May 15, the City of Shawnee will be accepting applications to qualify for up to $500 in property...

The once iconic and long-vacant Incred-A-Bowl building in southern Overland Park has avoided possible forced demolition after contractors completed necessary repairs to address “dangerous” conditions. In the decade or so since the former bowling alley and entertainment complex at 8500...

After years of studies and legal efforts to block the project, the city of Prairie Village is kicking off construction on its new municipal complex later this year. Following an early December decision to push the issuance of bonds forward...

The city of Prairie Village helped its Ukrainian sister city purchase four drones, medicine and bed linens in 2025. Last spring, the Prairie Village City Council approved a nearly $23,000 donation to its sister city Dolyna for the purpose of...

The city of Prairie Village’s residential grant and property tax rebate programs are back in 2026 — all with more funding. Last month, the Prairie Village City Council approved updates to its exterior grant, residential sustainability grant and property tax...