Spring Hill, KS

“The decision is careless. It’s not in the best interest of the child,” the child’s foster mother said after the Wyandotte County judge’s ruling.

Some people might think getting caught under a semi-truck is only something that happens in movies, such as that scene at the beginning of “Christmas Vacation”. However, it actually happened this week in Kansas.

JOHNSON COUNTY —Two people died in an accident just before 8a.m. Thursday in Johnson County. The Overland Park police reported a vehicle driven by 26-year-old Marquan Wilson, Kansas City, Missouri was entering northbound on U.S. 69 Highway from the ramp of westbound Interstate 435. While traveling north on U.S....

When you think of waterfalls, Kansas typically isn’t the first state that pops into mind. Kansas, surprisingly, has over 100 waterfalls, many of which require no advanced hiking skills. If you’ve already explored the agricultural side of Kansas, every Wizard of Oz stop you could find, a day tour...

EMPORIA (KSNT) – What started out as a small project in a Kansas businessman’s garage has grown into more than just a side hustle. 27 News spoke with Bryan McCoy, the owner of McCoy Custom Carts in Olathe, about the expansion of his golf cart business to new markets in the Sunflower State. “My wife […]

Two of the teens accused of the crime are from Overland Park, and one is from Excelsior Springs.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A total of 27 people have been indicted as part of a drug-trafficking conspiracy in the Kansas City metro area. Anthony D. Harris, 40, and Latrell O. Dean, 19, both of Grandview, Mo., and Seville S. Gardner, 37, were the three latest defendants charged in a 112-count indictment unsealed on Jan. 26.

Olathe Health's CEO Stan Holm no longer works for the medical system following its absorption by The University of Kansas Health System.

They were recognized for outstanding teaching skills through the 2023 Kansas Horizon Award program

Olathe, Kansas is trying out a new program that could cut down on how much garbage it collects and has to pay to haul to the landfill. Seventy-five Olathe families are keeping their food scraps out of the garbage and instead dropping them off to the city’s recycling plant in a special composting bin. Missouri Organic is picking up the compost, processing it, and returning composted soil for residents to take.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 31-year-old Prairie Village, Kan., man will spend the next 13 years in prison in connection to a fatal DWI crash in Kansas City. Zachary Zorich was sentenced in Jackson County Friday for his involvement in a June 2022 crash at 75th and Ward Parkway.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture and Mission Police are currently investigating Unleashed Pet Rescue following multiple complaints.

OLATHE, Kan. — Olathe police are investigating a hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian on Thursday morning. A 24-year-old man was struck just before 7 a.m. while walking on South Parker Street near Sheridan Street. The vehicle that hit the man did not stop. Minutes later, the vehicle police believe...

The Astronomical Society of Kansas City said 15-year-old Arsalaan Syed captured the comet “C/2022 E3 (ZTF)” through his telescope and iPhone.

After being nominated by a teacher and submitting a portfolio and resume, six East seniors are finalists of the Shooting Stars scholarships in different art-related categories offered by The Arts Council of Johnson County. The Shooting Stars scholarships were created in 1997 with the help of then-executive director Bob Endres....

McPHERSON, Kan. – The (10-2) McPherson High Girls Basketball team suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday, when they fell to the (8-4) St. James Academy Thunder 56-48, in the semifinals of the 28th Annual Mid America Classic. The game had a championship feeling from the...

Zachary Zorich is sentenced in connection to a June 2022 DWI crash on Ward Parkway that killed 25-year-old Remington Williams.

Christmas Con will provide fans of Hallmark Channel holiday movies a chance to get up close with stars at the Overland Park Convention Center.

One or more students “is possibly going to be removed from the school on a permanent basis,” the police chief told The Star.

After two special meetings held Tuesday, Jan.17 and Thursday, Jan. 19 the Gardner Edgerton school board unanimously voted to fire Nick Prutsman for breach of contract. Prutsman was a lead automotive technology instructor at the advanced technical center. School Board members unanimously voted at the Tuesday, Jan. 17 meeting to...