The Merriam City Council this week unanimously approved a $70,000 federal Community Development Block Grant application to pay for 19 new street lights along W. 53rd Street between Merriam Drive

The city of Merriam could receive $43 million in federal funding for the first steps of a project that would remove its downtown from the local floodplain — potentially addressing

There’s movement at the long-vacant former Kmart along Shawnee Mission Parkway in Merriam. The 13-acre site at 8703 Shawnee Mission Parkway near Interstate 35 has stood unused since January 2013

The city of Merriam kicked off its budget process Monday evening by outlining several projects related to the city’s five year capital improvement plan. Merriam’s plan has nearly $19 million

The city of Merriam is standing firm on its new ordinance that prohibits pedestrians from standing in medians at nine major intersections. Merriam’s City Council approved the ordinance in a

Johnson Countians who remember the funnel cake wagon at the former Taco Bell on Shawnee Mission Parkway last year have a sweet treat coming their way. Starting Friday, April 2,

The city of Merriam is continuing planning efforts for Merriam Drive improvements, which may include lane design and layout changes for the downtown corridor. Merriam councilmembers Monday approved an interlocal

The Merriam City Council Monday approved an ordinance that will ban pedestrians from medians at nine of the city’s busiest intersections. City leaders say ordinance aimed at improving safety, not

Merriam Mayor Ken Sissom will be stepping down from his position this year after he completes his third term in office. Sissom, who was first elected in April 2009, previously

Four customer cars were recently stolen from Merriam’s CarMax location, 6801 East Frontage Road, though two cars have been returned, police say. The thefts occurred Jan. 31 into Feb. 1,

A discount furniture chain will move into Merriam Town Center, set to take up about one-half of the building that was formerly Hen House Market, 5800 Antioch Road. Bob’s Discount

Motorists traveling near Interstate 35 and Shawnee Mission Parkway may have seen individuals standing or sitting in medians, often asking for money or food. Now, Merriam city officials are considering

The Merriam 2040 comprehensive plan is approaching final draft form, but there’s still time for residents and other stakeholders to provide input. Since July 2019, the city along with a

The Merriam City Council Monday evening heard an update on the city’s 2021 mill and overlay and sidewalk maintenance programs. Why it matters: Residents on several Merriam streets can expect

The Merriam City Council this week approved nearly $2 million worth of work along E. Frontage Road, running parallel to Interstate 35 between 67th and 75th St. Almost half of