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'Building a legacy' — Johnson County United officially launches ahead of World Cup Johnson County's Wednesday rally was full of optimism that the international recognition from the World Cup and enhanced services will become a permanent part of the county’s legacy.
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5 takeaways from Overland Park Mayor Skoog's State of the City Infrastructure improvements, parks, World Cup prep — the top things Overland Park Mayor Skoog discussed during the State of the City address.
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Diana Lynn Carter Diana Lynn Carter, 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on March 2, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza. Born in Springfield, MO on March 2, 1948 to parents Ralph and Willeta Carter, Diana was the oldest of three daughters. She graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City. While raising her only […]
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Spring Hill Police one of final JoCo agencies to encrypt 911 radio traffic The police department is one of the last law enforcement agencies in Johnson County to roll out a near-real time call log.
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TurnStyles Thrift opening new Overland Park shop near Aspiria If all goes according to plan, TurnStyles Thrift will open its doors in its new Overland Park space this summer.
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Missouri's 'Stand Your Ground' law ended Super Bowl parade murder case, prosecutor says Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson vowed to change Missouri's Stand Your Ground law, which ended the Super Bowl parade murder case.
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Bridge to Fit: Is Pilates and walking enough for bone density? Walking and Pilates are two popular forms of exercise for adults. They’re accessible, low-impact, and great for staying active. But a question I hear fairly often is: Are walking and Pilates enough to protect bone density as we age? The short answer: they’re helpful, but usually not enough on their own. Bones stay strong when they […]
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Developer proposes replacing downtown OP funeral home with apartments and retail A funeral home and a house on Metcalf Avenue in downtown Overland Park could be replaced by a mixed-use building with apartments and retail.
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'It saved my life, 100%' — Veterans graduate county's treatment court, now in its 10th year Now in its 10th year, the court is helping vets get back on their feet. “Honestly the program is something I could have used a long time ago, prior to committing a crime,” said one veteran.
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Overland Park dancer opens 'third act' with new dance wear boutique The new locally owned dance attire shop, Tutu Dance Boutique, will open its doors on Saturday in Overland Park.
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Downtown Overland Park's Brew Lab has stopped brewing, but this isn't goodbye Though Brew Lab has brewed its final batch, its owners say the end of brewing doesn’t mean the end of Brew Lab altogether.
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Explore Your JCPRD: JCPRD offers more than 50 spring break options for kids, families By David Markham This year we offer more than 30 youth camps over spring break (March 16-20), but there’s so much more, including the first (indoor) show of Theatre in the Park’s 2026 season, a four-day lifeguard certification course, Kids’ Day Out sessions, art labs, a free day at the Johnson County Museum, and Gamin’ […]
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De Soto's fast-growing youth soccer league will get new $1.8M fields Right now, soccer practice and play happens anywhere with grass. Though subject to change, mock-up plans near Riverfest Park call for about 10 smaller soccer pitches and four larger ones.
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A message from MythicHire: Decreasing the “Mom Tax” in hiring By Keith Davenport Almost everyone knows someone in Johnson County who stepped away from full-time work to care for children, only to find it surprisingly difficult to return. These are often experienced, capable individuals who want to re-enter the workforce but are counted out of hiring processes due to a break in their resume.  This […]
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Fairway family fights for crosswalk after a car hit 2 of their children near school A Fairway family wants the city to implement pedestrian safety options at 53rd Street and Canterbury Road after their children were hit by a car.
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Carolyn Wilson Carolyn Ruth Wilson, 83, of Overland Park, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Feb. 18 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. A celebration of a life well lived will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Westport Road, KCMO. Reception to follow. Carolyn was treasured for her nurturing nature, […]
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Douglas Carlson Douglas Lynn Carlson, 67, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Born on April 12, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, Doug lived a life filled with passion for his hobbies, dedication to his career, and love for his family and friends. Doug graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1976 and […]
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Beverly Anne Nibarger Nothnagel Wednesday, September 7th, 1960 – Thursday, March 5th, 2026 Beverly Anne Nibarger Nothnagel, 65, Gardner, Kansas passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2026. In accordance with Beverly’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, Kansas. In […]
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Nancy J. Kelley Nancy J. Kelley, age 76, died at Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, KS on March 5, 2026. Born June 4, 1949, in Galesburg, IL to Wayne and Margaret Milton Johnson. She graduated from Denison High School in Denison IA in 1967, and from the University of Kansas in 1971. On August 17, 1985, […]
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Joe Thomason August 29, 1936 — March 8, 2026 Lenexa Joseph Gray Thomason, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2026. After fighting a 2-year battle with cancer, he peacefully died in his home in Lenexa, Kansas. Joe was born in Mexico, Missouri on August 29, 1936 and loved to celebrate that […]
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Steven McNiel May 19, 1954 — February 26, 2026 Raymore Steven Leroy McNiel passed away February 26, 2025. He was born May 19, 1954 with a body that challenged him but did not defeat him. Steve loved his family and their history. Steve often asked and talked about his life in Iowa – particularly the restaurant in […]
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Developer proposes more walkable plan with retail and apartments in central Overland Park A redevelopment plan seeking to turn excess parking in the College Boulevard corridor into retail and apartments may be moving ahead.
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Prairie Village turned 75 this year — Here's a look at how the city is celebrating The city of Prairie Village is kicking off its 75th anniversary celebrations later this month with a 5K run on 75th Street.
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Taylor-Made Homefront: Your property tax notice just arrived. What if the value is wrong? A quick glance at the new appraised value and a raised eyebrow, followed by the question, “Is that number right?”
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Suspect in Chiefs rally shooting that left Shawnee woman dead pleads guilty, gets 2-year sentence A second-degree murder charge for a man suspected of being involved in the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs rally shooting has been dropped as part of a plea deal.
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New 'modern Mexican' concept, Casa Ama, replacing Salty Iguana in Prairie Village The new restaurant, under the same ownership as healthy eatery Billie's Grocery, will open in Prairie Village this spring.
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Protesters picket Prairie Village office of developer linked to ICE warehouse slae Protesters said they wanted to put pressure on Prairie Village-based Flint Development to stop the sale of one of its warehouses in Texas for use as an immigrant detention facility.
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Chantal Ann Stamos Chantal Ann Stamos (née Sulej), beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, with her husband and daughters by her side. She was 53. Chantal was born on February 10, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, to Henri Sulej and Peggy Johnson. She spent her childhood in Minnesota, where she […]
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Virginia Katherine "Ginna" Gorman October 11, 1927 – March 5, 2026 Unique. This word perfectly describes our Ginna, the nickname her two-year-old, big brother Joe gave her because he couldn’t say Virginia. Ginna uniquely lived in the house of her birth near downtown Kansas City, Kansas, until she moved to Village Shalom Assisted Living at age 95. Ninety years […]
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KC Chiefs president shares vision for team's new Olathe HQ and practice facilities Mark Donovan spoke about flag football, partnering with schools and the long term goals for the Chiefs at an Olathe Chamber of Commerce event.
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