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Overnight storms packing gusty winds and torrential rain hammered Johnson County, with more than 10,000 residents waking up Thursday to find their electricity out. Around 4 a.m., Evergy’s online outage map showed just over 13,200 Johnson County customers were without...
The World Cup is still a year away, but supply chain and tariff uncertainties have Johnson County park district officials hurrying to secure a giant digital viewing screen for watch parties the county wants to host during the world’s...
Drowning-related emergency calls are surging ahead of normal for the pool season this year, and Johnson County MED-ACT is urging families to be vigilant with their kids around the water. Since outdoor pool season opened Memorial Day weekend through July...
Over the past few months, thousands and thousands of you cast your votes in the fourth annual Best of Johnson County campaign, supporting your favorite coffee shops, salons, restaurants, medical professionals, boutiques, fitness centers, and countless other local gems. Today,...
The Overland Park Police Department is investigating a crash involving multiple vehicles that sent at least one teenager to the hospital Tuesday night. Overland Park Police spokesperson Ofc. John Lacy says the crash occurred at 9:08 p.m. at the intersection...
A local eatery known primarily for its burgers and beers is eyeing an expansion in Leawood. Later this year, Burg & Barrel will open its newest location at the Ranch Mart North shopping center in northern Leawood. Burg & Barrel is...
The Johnson County Post is looking for a dynamic, ambitious reporter as part of our expansion efforts recently boosted by a grant from the Google News Initiative.  We’re hiring a full-time reporter to take the lead in covering Olathe, the...
A much-awaited drive-thru coffee chain has officially debuted in Johnson County. After a lengthy buildout, Texas-based chain 151 Coffee opened its new Overland Park shop on Tuesday. 151 Coffee opened at 9180 Metcalf Ave. The shop occupies a newly constructed space...
By David Markham Initially launched in July 1985, National Park and Recreation Month marks its 40th anniversary this year! This annual campaign highlights and celebrates park and recreation professionals and how they improve the lives of tens of millions of people, making...
A stretch of Nall Avenue in Prairie Village is closed for the next couple of weeks as part of a road improvement project. Nall Avenue between 75th and 79th streets is closed as the city completes a 2024 County Assistance...
Johnson County's six public school districts are facing the prospect of collectively losing millions of dollars in federal funds after the Trump administration withheld some $6 billion in education grants nationwide. The money has already been approved by Congress, and...
Mission Hills personal injury attorney Peter E. Goss has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges and a misdemeanor stemming from a fatal wreck in which he allegedly drove the wrong way on a Missouri highway while intoxicated. On July...