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A Johnson County artist has been picked to paint the mural that will adorn an exterior wall of the new Lenexa Old Town Activity Center. Winning a public vote sanctioned by the City of Lenexa, the piece "Meet Me in...
Each week during the 2024 Kansas legislative session, we will provide Johnson County lawmakers the opportunity to share their thoughts about what is happening in the state capitol. Below is a submission from Democratic Rep. Jo Ella Hoye, who represents...
A collection of hourly school employees in the Olathe school district are planning to unionize. The group includes paraeducators, custodians, school nutrition workers, language aids and other members of the classified staff workforce at Olathe Public Schools who are paid...
A new eatery offering “reimagined” desserts served by the jar is on its way to Johnson County. Jars by Fabio Viviani — a sweets shop owned by a former “Top Chef” contestant — plans to open a new shop in...
A Vietnam War veteran from Shawnee has been reunited with medals he earned during his service overseas that had been missing for years. On Friday, in front of a small crowd that included his family, Jerry Goff was given seven...
A northern Leawood shopping center has experienced a recent uptick in new business. Ranch Mart North — which operates on the northeast corner of West 95th Street and Mission Road — has signed on several new tenants within the last...
It's that time of year, when the weather warms up, the sun comes out and it feels just right to have a meal outside. And Johnson County doesn't lack in options for good outdoor patios for dining and drinking. As springtime...
The newest Johnson County Library branch opens this week. Merriam Plaza Library, 6120 Slater St., officially opens to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday. The new branch is replacing the historic Antioch Library nearby, which...
Hundreds of people lined downtown Overland Park to watch the annual St. Patrick's Day parade Saturday morning. The weather was brisk, but sunshine brought warmth to the festivities, which in some recent years have been more gloomy or frigid. The parade...
A 10-year-old Lenexa boy is being honored Saturday by the Kansas City Current for his efforts advocating for equality. Kaden Griffith will be the first honoree of the Current's Olivia Bloomfield Legacy Seat, a designation that highlights people who champion...
Each week during the 2024 Kansas legislative session, we will provide Johnson County lawmakers the opportunity to share their thoughts about what is happening in the state capitol. Below is a submission from Democratic Rep. Rui Xu, who represents House...
With the arrival of warmer temperatures typically comes another phenomenon: the cicadas’ songs get louder. But this spring, that’s going to take a step up in the Midwest. Two major broods of cicadas will emerge at the same time —...