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Leawood News

As a longtime elementary school teacher, Mark Messner learned something about his students: moving helps. Messner taught elementary school in Missouri for 15 years. During that time, he established a free after-school running program, and he periodically rewarded students in...
A new “restorative” spa experience is on its way to Leawood. Perspire Sauna Studio will open a new Leawood location soon. Franchise co-owner Leena Bhakta estimated the spa will open its doors this summer — likely July, pending renovations to...
Leawood Police say three people were killed in early-morning crashes on Sunday. Firefighters and paramedics were first called to the intersection of W. 135th Street and Chadwick Street at about 4:15 a.m. for a reported vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. “Despite resuscitation...
The legacy of Olivia Bloomfield, a Leawood 10-year-old born with congenital muscular dystrophy, continues to impact inclusivity and accessibility in the Kansas City region. Last week, the Kansas City Current professional women's soccer club unveiled accessibility options with an Olivia...
The past year proved notable for Leawood in terms of new leadership, public safety and sister city partnership. Mayor Marc Elkins emphasized these points as part of his State of the City address last week — the first one he...
An outdated policy on mixed-use development combined with elected officials’ aversion to apartment complexes is making it difficult to build on Leawood’s last major undeveloped area, real estate experts say. Developers have for months been urging councilmembers to change a...
A Texas-based outdoor retailer has its sights set on a new Johnson County location. A new YETI store is currently underway in Leawood —reportedly aiming for a summer opening. YETI will operate at 4401 W. 119th St. The store is moving...
A new spa offering a “beauty simplified” experience has arrived in Johnson County. Med spa Lash and Company recently opened its doors in a new northern Leawood space. Lash and Company operates at 3500 W. 95th St. The spa opened in...
Final approval by Leawood city planners Tuesday brought the One35 mixed use development on 135th Street just off State Line Road a big step closer to eventual groundbreaking, possibly as soon as early summer. The Leawood Planning Commission unanimously voted to...
A new beauty salon with an aim to “inspire creativity” is on its way to Johnson County. IMAGE Studios aims to open its doors in northern Leawood in the coming months, with renovations currently underway. IMAGE Studios will operate at 9433...
Plans for a northern home appliance company’s move into Johnson County are taking shape. Warners’ Stellian, a Minnesota-based company, has officially begun construction of its new home appliance store in southern Leawood. Warners’ Stellian will operate at 5101 W. 135th St. ...
The Leawood Fire Department says a Saturday morning house fire caused approximately $1.5 million in damages and injured one firefighter. Leawood and Overland Park Firefighters were called to 11500 block of Pawnee Circle in the gated Tomahawk Creek Estates neighborhood...