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Lenexa News

Lenexa is making progress on new city codes that would regulate homeless shelters in the city. The Lenexa Planning Commission on Monday night considered city staff’s proposed regulations that govern the operations of such shelters. Central to the conversation was finding...
Two new pop-up restaurants will have their debut at Lenexa Public Market this weekend: KCookies Company from Olathe and Waldo Thai Place from Kansas City, Mo. Carmen Chopp, manager of the Lenexa Public Market, said the locally owned eateries are...
Cedar Station Park at Mize Lake in Lenexa is getting a new design. Located on 74 acres near Canyon Creek Boulevard just north of K-10, the park comprises a trail system and fishing spots around Mize Lake. (Many residents simply...
New plans for Watercrest South and Copper Creek Apartments, a sprawling project proposed along K-7 Highway in Lenexa, will push back some higher-density multi-family buildings, moving them further away from a neighboring subdivision whose homeowners oppose the project. After about...
Lenexa seeking public input on future of outdoor pools Lenexa is seeking public input on the future of its three outdoor pools. City staff noted that the structures are aging, operations are heavily subsidized, and it's difficult to meet staffing levels....
OP native Jason Sudeikis wins Golden Globe for 'Ted Lasso' During the Golden Globes award show Sunday night, Overland Park native Jason Sudeikis won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy category for...
New development and construction in Lenexa hit record highs in 2020, despite the economic shutdowns caused by a global pandemic, according to a recap of the city’s achievements and challenges in 2020. Another positive item of interest to many...
Shawnee's new policing advisory board will review racial bias complaints The Shawnee City Council Monday unanimously agreed to create the Community Police Advisory Board for the city police department. The board will review racial bias complaints against police officers. The city...
Supply drive supports refugees to honor life of Olathe hate crime victim Four years after the shooting at Austin's Grille in Olathe that claimed the life of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, a local organization founded by his widow is honoring his life...
After more than an hour of discussion, the Lenexa City Council last week unanimously approved city code changes that call for wider sidewalks as well as trail connections between homes every 800 feet. The changes are a prompt from city...
Merriam Community Center indoor pool opens March 1 The city of Merriam is planning to open its indoor pool at the community center on March 1. New guidance from the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment indicates locker rooms can...
Lenexa is planning to revamp a stretch of Quivira Road between 79th Street and 87th Street Parkway. The Lenexa City Council on Tuesday unanimously agreed to hire Harrisonville, Mo.-based VF Anderson for about $3.5 million to make improvements along the...