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Johnson County's only truly local, independent news source. Covering Johnson County communities since 2010.
Johnson County, Kansas
Joined June 2010
1 child dead, 1 hospitalized after 'medical incident' in vehicle on K-10
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The Johnson County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating after the children were found in the vehicle along with one adult.
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Tex-Mex eatery Fajita Pete's closed in Overland Park, but company says it will reopen
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Texas-based Fajita Pete’s has temporarily closed its Overland Park storefront — which was its only location in Johnson County.
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Mission is proposing an increased property tax rate in 2026 — Here’s why
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Mission started its 2026 budget conversations $900,000 short of reaching its general fund reserve balance goal, and is proposing a mill levy rate increase.
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New high-end steakhouse coming to Lenexa City Center
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Texas-based Stoney River Steakhouse plans to open in a newly-built space on a busy corner in Lenexa City Center near a new AdventHealth campus.
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Johnson County businessman launches campaign to win GOP nomination for governor
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Philip Sarnecki, a retired managing partner of Northwestern Mutual, is the latest Johnson County entrant in the field to succeed Gov. Laura Kelly.
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Do you live in Merriam? The Post is hosting a candidate forum and needs your help
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The Post has invited candidates running for Merriam mayor and city council to a forum on Sept. 23. Give us ideas of what questions to ask the candidates.
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Fumes from roof repairs forced students to vacate Shawnee Mission high school. Now roof will be replaced.
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The Shawnee Mission school board approved $1 million for a temporary roof this year at Horizons High School, with plans to install a permanent roof next summer.
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Fashion accessory chain Claire's closing multiple Johnson County stores
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The closures come as part of bankruptcy-related closures across the country, following the company’s filing for bankruptcy in August.
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Overland Park man on run in fatal JoCo drunk-driving case now in custody in Texas
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Isaiah Sadowski, now 23, is charged with causing a crash in December 2021 in Overland Park that left Barbara Patterson, 75, dead.
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Overland Park comedy club that closed during COVID-19 is coming back
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Clint's Comedy Club will officially reopen its doors at Overland Park's Rosana Square shopping center on Sept. 20, five years after shuttering.
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These pups dived right in at Leawood's 'Soggy Doggy Swim Time' marking end of summer
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The special event at the Leawood Aquatic Center on Tuesday was one of several such dog-themed swim times at local pools.
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Do you follow JCCC? The Post is hosting a candidate forum and needs your help
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The Post has invited candidates running for the Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees to a forum on Sept. 17.
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These 2 JoCo library branches are set to get first major upgrades in 40+ years
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Johnson County Library is temporarily closing the De Soto and Spring Hill branches for the next few months to make way for $6.3M in renovations.
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Olathe Asian restaurant announced closure earlier this summer, but new owner says they're staying open
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A locally-owned Asian eatery that recently announced its closure will, as it turns out, be staying open after all. After announcing its intent to close earl ...
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Overland Park gets long-promised federal funds for road safety plan
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After waiting for months for the federal government to deliver promised funds, Overland Park is finally moving ahead with a traffic calming and safety plan.
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New health-focused juicery Zen Donkey Wellness Cafe opens in Fairway Shops
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The Missouri-based brand, which got its start in 2017 as a delivery-only business, opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront in Fairway.
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Plan for Lenexa residential project will swap out duplexes for single-family homes
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The previously approved plan called for 40 duplex units on an undeveloped plot near Canyon Creek Boulevard and K-10 in Lenexa.
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Do you live in Spring Hill? The Post is hosting a candidate forum there and needs your help
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It’s an off-year election, meaning no state or federal contests are on the ballot this Nov. 4. All the attention will be on local races — including races in ...
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PHOTOS: Summers ends on a high note at De Soto Days Festival
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The 61st annual De Soto Days Festival drew large crowds to downtown De Soto for the Labor Day weekend, where patrons indulged in fried food and fair rides.
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Ex-tenants of condemned JoCo apartments remain stuck in 'legal quicksand' months after evacuation
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After hundreds were forced to evacuate a Gardner complex in May, the landlord faces two suits, and some wonder how to stop a crisis like this from recurring.
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