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
Briefly Noted: Tubbesings sue Kansas Republican Party over campaign flyer
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
Briefly Noted: Olathe Schools to return all students to classrooms full-time
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
Briefly Noted: Olathe man reportedly involved in January’s U.S. Capitol attack
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
Briefly Noted: Johnson County allocating $600,000 toward Monticello Road improvements in Shawnee
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
Briefly Noted: Shawnee hires Turner Construction for fire stations project; Lenexa converts all streetlights to LED
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
Briefly Noted: Johnson County Library hosting virtual Table Top Games; K-7 stretch closed for road work
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
Briefly Noted: IRS warns of COVID-19 scams; Prairie Village’s diversity task force becomes permanent
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
Briefly Noted: Lenexa Public Market seeks new food concepts; Harvesters food pantry open Jan. 30 at SM North
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
Briefly Noted: Central Resource Library slated for renovations in coming months; Mission Community Food Bank open Jan. 28
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
Briefly Noted: Roeland Park police clerk to retire after nearly two decades; Prairie Village outlines big item pick-up schedule for 2021
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
Briefly Noted: KU health workers get tickets to Super Bowl LV; Shawnee Indian Mission hosts chili cook-off
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
Briefly Noted: SMSD $264 million bond issue ballots due Jan. 26 by noon; mother-son duo file for reelection
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.
Briefly Noted: Prairie Village adopts 20-year plan; KDOT announces road closures on Shawnee Mission Parkway
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
Briefly Noted: Shawnee’s upcoming State of the City address; Merriam mails survey to residents, businesses
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