On Wednesday, thousands of Johnson County students hoofed it to class as part of National Walk to School Day. And at one Shawnee Mission school, the event provided the opportunity
Kansas City startup SouveNEAR wrapping up crowd investment campaign
One Kansas City-based startup’s mission is to make sure travelers can purchase souvenirs from the cities that they’re visiting. Now, SouveNEAR, a startup that repurposes vending machines to sell locally
With more students and exercisers out on the streets, police offer pedestrians safety tips
School is back in session, and the end-of-summer weather makes for optimal conditions for students and parents walking to and from school. In some residential parts of northeast Johnson County,
With unanimous council vote, Leawood becomes largest JoCo city to adopt non-discrimination ordinance
Leawood on Monday became the largest city in Johnson County thus far to adopt a non-discrimination ordinance that provides legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. The ordinance gives people who believe
Leawood council will discuss possible non-discrimination ordinance at future meeting
The Leawood City Council on Monday moved to place discussion of a possible non-discrimination ordinance granting legal protections to LGBTQ+ individuals on the agenda of next month’s city council meeting.
Leawood family donates 1911 home to Shawnee Town 1929
The city of Shawnee is growing Shawnee Town 1929 in the coming years, with the addition of a few “new” century-old buildings and a storm sewer system underneath a portion
Leawood to widen scenic stretch of Lee Boulevard to accommodate cyclists
A scenic stretch of Lee Boulevard in north Leawood, known for its popularity among cyclists, is getting bicycle lanes and some related road improvements this summer. The city plans to
Leawood Historic Commission dedicates plaque honoring ‘the corner that kindness built’ at Somerset and Lee
The Leawood Historic Commission last week dedicated a new bronze plaque commemorating the city’s first commercial development, the Leawood Shops at Somerset and Lee Blvd. Built in 1951 by cousins
Leawood council unanimously approves 1% sales tax hike at Ranch Mart North to help fund shopping center redevelopment
The Leawood city council on Monday unanimously approved a community improvement district (CID) sales tax that will provide revenue to fund certain redevelopment costs for Ranch Mart North, located near
Reformed white supremacists share their stories of healing, compassion and forgiveness
As part of her mission to improve interfaith connections after her father and son were murdered in a hate crime, Mindy Corporon invited the public to meet two reformed white
University of Kansas nominates two SM East graduates for national STEM scholarship
The University of Kansas has nominated two students — both graduates of Shawnee Mission East — for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, based on their undergraduate experience and interest in STEM-related
A steady presence in city’s top seat since 1997, Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn files for reelection
Peggy Dunn, the city’s top elected official for 22 years, has filed for reelection as Leawood mayor. Dunn came to the governing body in 1993 and served two two-year terms
Public hearing on proposed 1 percent sales tax at Ranch Mart North to help pay for redevelopment set for April 15
A special sales tax district proposal to help pay for redevelopment of the Ranch Mart North shopping center is being written and will be up for review in a public
Escaped Egyptian foster dog has been captured, returned to Unleashed Pet Rescue
The dog recently imported to the United States from Egypt that escaped a foster family in the Shawnee Mission area earlier this week has been captured, Leawood police reported today.
Leawood police ask for assistance locating escaped foster dog, warn about rabies concern
Leawood police are making the public aware that a rescue dog brought to the U.S. from Egypt escaped its foster family on Monday, and the department cannot rule out that
