Colorado-based Genesis Health Club owner seeks state tax break, while owing $250,000 in delinquent taxes Rodney Steven, owner of the Colorado-based fitness chain Genesis Health Club, is lobbying the Kansas

Tubbesings sue Kansas Republican Party over campaign flyer Shawnee developer Kevin Tubbesing and his wife, former city councilmember Dawn Tubbesing, have sued the Kansas Republican Party over campaign flyers in

Olathe Public Schools returning to classroom full time For the first time in the 2020-21 school year, the Olathe school district will allow all students to return to the classroom

Olathe man associated with Proud Boys “wielded an axe handle” at U.S. Capitol attack Billy Chrestman, an Olathe resident, was involved in the Jan. 6 riot at Capitol Hill, the

Shawnee receiving county dollars to fund Monticello Road improvements The city of Shawnee’s Monticello Road improvements project is slated to receive up to $600,000 in Johnson County funds to support

Shawnee hires Turner Construction for fire stations project Shawnee has hired Turner Construction for $15,000 to serve as the construction manager for pre-construction services on the city project to renovate

Johnson County Library hosting virtual Table Top Games Johnson County Library is hosting virtual monthly Table Top Games events this spring. The next event takes place from 6 to 8

IRS warns of COVID-19 scams in next round of relief payments The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division recently issued an alert about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as

Lenexa Public Market seeking new food concepts The Lenexa Public Market is looking for new food concepts for the market space. The space in Lenexa City Center is designed to

Central Resource Library slated for renovations in coming months Johnson County Library is planning some improvements for Central Resource Library at 9875 W. 87th St. in Overland Park. This branch

Roeland Park police clerk to retire after nearly two decades Andree Gross, the Roeland Park Police Department’s clerk, will retire on Jan. 29 after 18 years of service. For nearly

Some local KU health care workers head to Super Bowl LV The University of Kansas Health System has 18 workers who are going to Tampa, Florida. Super Bowl LV will

SMSD $264 million bond issue ballots due Jan. 26 by noon Shawnee Mission voters have just one more day to cast their ballots for the district’s $264 million bond issue.

Prairie Village adopts Village Vision 2.0, 20-year comprehensive plan The Prairie Village City Council adopted its comprehensive plan, Village Vision 2.0. After a two-year planning process — and a three-hour

Shawnee plans virtual State of the City address for Feb. 18 The city of Shawnee is planning a virtual State of the City address for Thursday, Feb. 18. Mayor Michelle