Dressed in bright red to show solidarity, dozens of teachers protested ahead of the Shawnee Mission school board meeting Monday night, demanding higher pay, lighter … Continue reading
Olathe has been working for years to attract private development to its downtown — something other than government buildings, the Johnson County Jail and law … Continue reading
Donations sought for Gold Star Families memorial The Olathe Parks & Rec Foundation is assisting a group of Olathe veterans in constructing a monument honoring … Continue reading
Johnson County commuters could eventually get some relief while traveling on one of the worst bottlenecks in the Kansas City area — an intersection with … Continue reading
I loved being 17. To me, 17 meant being a perfectly aged teenager: too old to be confused with a child but too young for … Continue reading
New scoreboards coming to Olathe New, modern scoreboards are coming to stadiums in the Olathe School District, and they will be financed by sponsors in … Continue reading
New scoreboards coming to Olathe New, modern scoreboards are coming to stadiums in the Olathe School District, and they will be financed by sponsors in … Continue reading
With most precincts reporting, it appears a wave of newcomers defeated incumbents in Johnson County elections Tuesday — but not in the most contested and … Continue reading
After a year of reworking plans and meeting with neighbors, a developer can finally start revitalizing the shuttered Sears property in Overland Park. New York-based … Continue reading
Although the K in K-pop stands for “Korean,” the K-pop contest Sunday afternoon at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center drew participants of many … Continue reading
Even in the most contentious races, candidates can agree on one thing: This Johnson County election season has been an odd one. Often overlooked races … Continue reading
When the $2 billion Brookridge Golf Course redevelopment was first proposed for Overland Park, resident Stephan Glentzer showed up to city meetings with a cardboard … Continue reading
We spotted the kitten scampering under the shopping carts at a Target store near our home. When he was there the next day, too, we … Continue reading
Ever overthink things? Do you start with a teensy project that quickly morphs into a complete upheaval of your life? This happens way too often … Continue reading
Job interviews come early for fifth-graders It would have been so easy just to tap a fifth-grader for each task. School tour guide? Stylist to … Continue reading
When I passed the age of 50, few things surprised me. However, last week I was completely astonished by what I unearthed. An “underground” network … Continue reading
