Shawnee Mission Area

Shawnee is getting in on World Cup fever, moving forward with a plan to hold a one-day music and beer festival aimed at drawing tourists to the city’s downtown next summer. The concert is scheduled for June 20, 2026, in...

Wendy (Windell) Laverne Knaak; Nam Hoa Bui; Keith Roger Taylor; Sheryl Rene Samuelson Martinson; Lorraine Strader; Marisa Grace Vaughan; Michelle Suzanne Stein; Robert William Schuller; Bruce E. Hodges, M.D.; Virginia Lou (Curfman) Postoak; Bill M. Perry; Sandra Kimbell...

After less than three years — and nearly 1.3 million calls and messages seeking help during a mental health crisis — specialized youth LGBTQ suicide prevention services provided by the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ended Thursday. Rep. Sharice...

A man in his 60s has minor injuries following a rollover crash on Midland Drive at Interstate 435 on Thursday evening. In an emailed response to questions, Shawnee Public Safety Information Officer Emily Rittman said the crash happened at about...

Last updated Thursday, 10:15 a.m. A line of strong thunderstorms that dumped nearly 10 inches of rain in some parts of Johnson County had mostly moved on as of Thursday morning, leaving flooded roads, downed trees and wet basements in...

A renovated bike pump track at Shawnee Mission Park aims to provide trails, new tracks and challenges for riders of all experience levels. On June 30, the Shawnee Mission Park Pump Track reopened with an array of upgrades and new...

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...

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...

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...

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...