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‘The Weekend’ — movies, music and more in Johnson County

Weekend events Johnson County

TGIF, Shawnee Mission! We’re back with “The Weekend” — our end-of-the-week roundup of fun things to do in and around Johnson County. This weekend has several happenings to choose from,

TGIF, Shawnee Mission! We’re back with “The Weekend” — our end-of-the-week roundup of fun things to do in and around Johnson County. This weekend has several happenings to choose from,


Shawnee Mission and USD 232 students among local National Merit semifinalists

John Trewolla dies

Dozens of high school students across Johnson County have already begun the school year by earning accolades. This week, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced which students from school districts

Dozens of high school students across Johnson County have already begun the school year by earning accolades. This week, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced which students from school districts


Overland Park begins Metcalf Avenue overhaul — What drivers need to know

Metcalf overhaul

Reconstruction of a large stretch of Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park will impact drivers’ commutes for the next year. Work recently kicked off on the months-long effort to make safety

Reconstruction of a large stretch of Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park will impact drivers’ commutes for the next year. Work recently kicked off on the months-long effort to make safety


Leawood approves $99.6M budget and exceeds ‘revenue-neutral’ tax rate

Leawood home

Despite a lower tax levy, Leawood residents will pay higher property taxes in 2024. The Leawood City Council on Tuesday night gave final approval to the city’s $99.6 million budget

Despite a lower tax levy, Leawood residents will pay higher property taxes in 2024. The Leawood City Council on Tuesday night gave final approval to the city’s $99.6 million budget




Leawood is still debating how tall buildings can be in the city

Leawood building height limit

The Leawood City Council insists that capping building heights at four stories is best for the city. The city council on Monday remanded a proposed ordinance lowering the maximum height

The Leawood City Council insists that capping building heights at four stories is best for the city. The city council on Monday remanded a proposed ordinance lowering the maximum height


JCCC staffer convicted following traffic run-in with student

Riley Drive co-owner Scott Anderson has been indicted on 14 counts of federal financial crimes, including lying on loan applications and wire fraud.

A Johnson County Community College employee has been convicted of disorderly conduct for his aggressive behavior in traffic. The conviction in Overland Park Municipal Court follows a campus police report

A Johnson County Community College employee has been convicted of disorderly conduct for his aggressive behavior in traffic. The conviction in Overland Park Municipal Court follows a campus police report


Dolly Parton visits JoCo, expands Imagination Library statewide

Since Kansas became the first state outside of Tennessee to join Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program nearly two decades, roughly 4 million free books have gone into the hands of

Since Kansas became the first state outside of Tennessee to join Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program nearly two decades, roughly 4 million free books have gone into the hands of


Leawood gift shop Cuorebella opening new Mission Farms storefront

Leawood Cuorebella

A Leawood shop selling “fine gifts” will soon open the doors to its new digs. Cuorebella, which previously operated at Leawood’s Hawthorne Plaza shopping center, has officially moved further north.

A Leawood shop selling “fine gifts” will soon open the doors to its new digs. Cuorebella, which previously operated at Leawood’s Hawthorne Plaza shopping center, has officially moved further north.


‘Best feeling ever’ — Infant girl leaves Overland Park NICU after 269 days

OPRMC Addie Holloway

Almost 9-month-old Addie Holloway’s departure from the Overland Park Regional Medical Center earlier this month was no ordinary departure. Addie has spent nearly every day of her life in the

Almost 9-month-old Addie Holloway’s departure from the Overland Park Regional Medical Center earlier this month was no ordinary departure. Addie has spent nearly every day of her life in the


Gates Bar-B-Q in Leawood closed temporarily after kitchen fire

Leawood Gates Bar B Q

Gates Bar-B-Q has closed its Leawood location following a fire early Friday morning. As of 10 a.m. Friday, the Leawood Fire Department had not yet determined the cause of the

Gates Bar-B-Q has closed its Leawood location following a fire early Friday morning. As of 10 a.m. Friday, the Leawood Fire Department had not yet determined the cause of the


This Leawood medical clinic is now part of AdventHealth group

After more than two decades, a former independent clinic has become part of a larger medical presence in Johnson County. This summer, Leawood Family Care joined AdventHealth Medical Group —

After more than two decades, a former independent clinic has become part of a larger medical presence in Johnson County. This summer, Leawood Family Care joined AdventHealth Medical Group —


KC’s Café Europa coming to Leawood under new name

Leawood Lemon Cake Bakery

After closing the doors to its flagship location earlier this year, a popular Kansas City eatery will reopen in Johnson County under a new name. Café Europa will become The

After closing the doors to its flagship location earlier this year, a popular Kansas City eatery will reopen in Johnson County under a new name. Café Europa will become The


New book documents Leawood’s 75-year history

Leawood The Journey Continues

A book detailing a quarter-century of Leawood’s history is turning a final page. City officials say “Leawood; The Journey Continues,” will hit the presses this month — coming out in

A book detailing a quarter-century of Leawood’s history is turning a final page. City officials say “Leawood; The Journey Continues,” will hit the presses this month — coming out in