Shawnee News

Three candidates vying for two seats representing parts of Olathe, Shawnee and Lenexa in Johnson County laid out their priorities in a live forum hosted by the Johnson County Post on Wednesday evening. The Post is hosting seven nights of...

Despite some pushback from residents, the Shawnee City Council was unanimous in its approval of its annual budget and agreement to exceed the revenue neutral rate. On Aug. 24, the Shawnee City Council voted 8-0 to adopt the city's 2027...

More multi-family housing is coming to a part of western Shawnee slated for development. On Sept. 14, the Shawnee City Council voted 7-0 to approve rezoning and a preliminary development plan for a new apartment complex off of Midland Drive...

An Arkansas-based coffee chain is preparing to make its debut in a new Johnson County city. Next week, drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew will officially open its new Shawnee store — its first in that city. The company kicked off opening...

If you’ve ever wondered how many people it takes to pull a fire truck down the street, the folks behind the Law Enforcement Torch Run have a pretty good idea. That group raises money to support the Special Olympics in...

The deputy fire chief of the Shawnee Fire Department was given a hero's farewell after almost three decades working for the city. On Monday at Shawnee Town 1929, Deputy Fire Chief Corey Sands was honored by his colleagues and city...

Updated: Thursday, Sept. 17, 5 a.m. The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating what led up to a crash involving seven vehicles on Interstate 435 in Shawnee on Wednesday afternoon. Five drivers were sent to local hospitals, all with what the highway...

From laptop to watch to camera batteries, the City of Shawnee will help people recycle their used batteries in a safer, more environmentally friendly way. As part of "National Battery Take-Back Day," Shawnee is collaborating with Waste Management, the National...

A familiar hot dog on wheels will be stopping by two events in Johnson County this weekend as part of a tour aimed at lifting people's spirits. The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be on display Friday from 4 to 9...

A gardening center is gearing up to say goodbye to Johnson County. By the end of this year, Iowa-based Earl May Garden Centers plans to close its Shawnee nursery, with closing sales now underway. Earl May is at 21700 Midland Drive ...

When the team behind Shawnee’s newest burger joint planted roots there, they knew there was a demand for it. Since Danny’s Burger Shack opened inside the former Bar West space a couple of weeks ago, co-owner Joe Sessel said that’s...

Shawnee Police say a man is in stable condition after being hit by a vehicle on Nieman Road just before 9 a.m. It happened near the mid-block pedestrian crossing in the 5600 block of Nieman. Recorded radio traffic states that a...