Spring Hill Area

Major changes in Johnson County’s bus system are beginning this spring, with cutbacks coming to two fixed routes and the microtransit service on March 1 as a result of a recently approved county transit strategic plan. The first changes involve...

By Daniel Caudill A bipartisan bill introduced in Kansas would prohibit students across the state from using cell phones during school hours. The bill would ban phones during “instructional time,” which would be from the start of the school day until...

Jo Ann Vincent; William (Billy) Christian Schlegel; Carolyn T. Larson; Pauline Hahler; Patricia J. Barnes; Craig Steven Clowers; Virginia Ann Scott; Norma L. Brooks; Barbara Kesner; Katie Louise Engelmann; Donald “Donnie” Reed; Lucy Belt; Ana Marie Galvan; Jacqueline...

A Republican push to redraw Kansas’ Congressional district lines — possibly splitting Johnson County and making re-election of Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids more difficult — appears to be dying in the Kansas Legislature, according to an interview with House...

By Zane Irwin A Democrat has not represented Kansas in the U.S. Senate since before the original "Wizard of Oz" film played in theaters. Ever since Democratic Sen. George McGill left his seat in January of 1939, Kansas Republicans have enjoyed...

Starting in 2031, Kansas — and Johnson County, in part — will be home to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team and state officials unveiled the momentous news at a press conference last month, just before the holidays. The team plans...

Despite announcing his retirement earlier this year, the Spring Hill School District Board of Education extended Superintendent Link Luttrell’s contract by another year, through June 2028. The board approved two changes to Luttrell’s contract after exiting an executive session during...

The city of Overland Park is lending its voice to an effort aimed at limiting homeowners associations' power to ban residential solar panels. As part of its annual state legislative platform, the city is supporting state law changes that would...

With 2025 coming to a close and 2026 fast approaching, the Post is reflecting on the past year and the people in our community who inspired us this year. From educators who go above and beyond to individuals who turn...

Doris Jean Kessler; Belinda J. Ashley; Jo “Jodi” A. Dulle; Michael Howard Dixon; Robert “Bob” Gordon Watson; Joyce M. Hainley; Sharon Sue Webb; Patricia Ann Jessip; Ella Mae Redford; Victoria “Vicki” Luzier Stewart; Margie Dell Godfrey; Carolyn (Rainbolt)...

Another year is in the books! The Johnson County Post staff is observing the New Year's holiday this Thursday and will also be off from full publishing on Friday, Jan. 2. We will return with fresh headlines and stories about your...

The year 2025 began with a historic snowstorm and ended with a flurry of news about the Chiefs' announced move across the state line. In between, there was a seemingly relentless drumbeat of other big stories, from the opening of...