When Overland Park officials last year approved tax incentives to revitalize a blighted area off Shawnee Mission Parkway, they expected to replace two crime-ridden motels … Continue reading
Tragedy averted in Olathe lunchroom Shortly after classes resumed at Manchester Elementary School in Olathe, vigilant staff members prevented a lunchroom emergency from becoming something … Continue reading
The carnival rides were spinning and the kettle corn was popping at the Johnson County Old Settlers festivities last weekend. The annual 121-year-old festival attracts … Continue reading
Inside Lenexa’s new, resplendent recreation center, couples play pickleball, kids zoom through water slides and parents float down the lazy river. The $35.5 million Lenexa … Continue reading
Paws down, Black Bob Bay was the coolest place to play in Olathe Tuesday night. Under a perfect blue Kansas sky, more than 150 splash-making, … Continue reading
A new parenting predicament has me wondering how much preparation for potential disaster is too much for kids. It all started when my two tween … Continue reading
A new parenting predicament has me wondering how much preparation for potential disaster is too much for kids. It all started when my two tween … Continue reading
Dozens of residents packed the Overland Park council chambers Wednesday — some leaning against the walls or sitting on the floor — to voice opinions … Continue reading
Each year consumers face the difficult task of making an irrevocable choice about their health care plan without really knowing what the upcoming year has … Continue reading
After years of discussion, the Prairie Village City Council finally agreed to limit how and where people can fly drones in the city — approving … Continue reading
Used car giant Carmax is bringing 300 jobs to Olathe, but not at a traditional car dealership. The company on Wednesday will officially open a … Continue reading
At a recent Olathe City Council meeting, 12-year-old Jak Guimbellot got up to ask something he’s thought about for years. “I just don’t understand why … Continue reading
Not too long ago, wedding registries overflowed with blenders, toasters and tasteful china sets. However, as the average age for marriage rises to the late … Continue reading
If you want to feel like you’re uncovering buried treasure, the Overland Park Arboretum may be the place for you. The GeoArboretum program offers nine … Continue reading
Moxy Hootiecackle Breed: American pit bull terrier Age: 2 years old When Moxy lived in Louisiana, she had nothing but a bare concrete floor and … Continue reading
Moxy Hootiecackle Breed: American pit bull terrier Age: 2 years old When Moxy lived in Louisiana, she had nothing but a bare concrete floor and … Continue reading
