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Overland Park photographer wins ‘Best in Show’ at KC art fair

Jon Bidwell, an Overland Park photographer, won "Best in Show" at Art Westport this year.

Jon Bidwell, an Overland Park-based photographer who specializes in abstract and fine art photography, recently made his big return to the local art fair scene.  Earlier this month, he won

Jon Bidwell, an Overland Park-based photographer who specializes in abstract and fine art photography, recently made his big return to the local art fair scene.  Earlier this month, he won

What’s happening with Promontory at 91st and Metcalf in Overland Park?

A digital rendering of brownstone style apartments in the third and final phase of Promontory.

Developers are asking that the timeline for the final phase of the $97.5 million redevelopment effort at 91st Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park be pushed back.  This week,

Developers are asking that the timeline for the final phase of the $97.5 million redevelopment effort at 91st Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park be pushed back.  This week,

Longtime Overland Park Councilmember Fred Spears not seeking reelection

Overland Park Councilmember Fred Spears.

Long-time community leader Fred Spears will not seek another term to the Overland Park City Council. First elected in 2003, Spears represents Ward 4, an area in west-central Overland Park

Long-time community leader Fred Spears will not seek another term to the Overland Park City Council. First elected in 2003, Spears represents Ward 4, an area in west-central Overland Park

Plans for new Panera at former Metcalf South site move ahead

Panera Bread 97 Metcalf

Panera Bread plans to build a new restaurant at 97th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park. Last week, the Overland Park Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve the final

Panera Bread plans to build a new restaurant at 97th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park. Last week, the Overland Park Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve the final

Overland Park had started firing police chief when he resigned last week

Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez.

Overland Park had started the process of firing Police Chief Frank Donchez last week when he resigned abruptly. That’s according to a city statement shared with the Post earlier this

Overland Park had started the process of firing Police Chief Frank Donchez last week when he resigned abruptly. That’s according to a city statement shared with the Post earlier this

New Georgetown Plaza redevelopment plan moving forward in Overland Park

Georgetown Plaza redevelopment

After multiple iterations of the Georgetown Plaza project have failed to gain traction, plans to redevelop the office park in northwest Overland Park are moving ahead. This week, the Overland

After multiple iterations of the Georgetown Plaza project have failed to gain traction, plans to redevelop the office park in northwest Overland Park are moving ahead. This week, the Overland

Overland Park police chief had run-in with Sheila Albers night before resignation, email says

Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez resigned.

New details have emerged following Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez’s sudden resignation Tuesday night.  Less than 24 hours after the city announced Donchez’s abrupt departure, the city followed up

New details have emerged following Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez’s sudden resignation Tuesday night.  Less than 24 hours after the city announced Donchez’s abrupt departure, the city followed up

Shawnee Mission Kia to take over vacant dealership lot at 87th and Metcalf

Shawnee Mission Kia plans to take over the old Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler dealership lot at 87th and Metcalf near downtown Overland Park.

Shawnee Mission Kia plans to take over a vacant car dealership lot around 87th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park. Formerly home to a Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler

Shawnee Mission Kia plans to take over a vacant car dealership lot around 87th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park. Formerly home to a Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler

Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez resigns

Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez.

Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez resigned Tuesday, according to a city statement.  The city’s statement did not include a reason for his departure.  Donchez became Overland Park’s Police Chief

Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez resigned Tuesday, according to a city statement.  The city’s statement did not include a reason for his departure.  Donchez became Overland Park’s Police Chief

Historic Strang Line Car Barn one step closer to being sold

The old Strang Line Car Barn in downtown Overland Park.

The Overland Park Historical Society is one step closer to selling the historic Strang Car Barn property in downtown Overland Park.  The stone building is considered a key structure in

The Overland Park Historical Society is one step closer to selling the historic Strang Car Barn property in downtown Overland Park.  The stone building is considered a key structure in

Overland Park will require some new streets to be paved with concrete

Overland Park concrete streets

Starting at the end of this year, Overland Park will require some new streets to be built with concrete instead of the traditional asphalt mix. The move is expected to

Starting at the end of this year, Overland Park will require some new streets to be built with concrete instead of the traditional asphalt mix. The move is expected to

Overland Park begins Metcalf Avenue overhaul — What drivers need to know

Metcalf overhaul

Reconstruction of a large stretch of Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park will impact drivers’ commutes for the next year. Work recently kicked off on the months-long effort to make safety

Reconstruction of a large stretch of Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park will impact drivers’ commutes for the next year. Work recently kicked off on the months-long effort to make safety