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Shawnee man faces DUI charges after 5-vehicle crash on I-35 ramp to 87th Street in Lenexa

A 33-year-old Shawnee man is in jail after Lenexa police say he caused a five-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened on the exit ramp from southbound Interstate 35 to 87th Street at about 3:50 p.m. Master Police Officer Danny Chavez, a Lenexa Police spokesperson, said the man was...

Lenexa, KS · 22h
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Officials, volunteers dig at Bonner Springs site in Randy Leach cold case

Law enforcement officials and volunteers sifted through dirt at a Bonner Springs site connected to the Randy Leach missing cold case.

Bonner Springs, KS · 1d

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Suspects detained, dogs impounded after Kansas drug bust

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating several suspects on drug allegations after a drug bust at a Kansas home. Early Tuesday, the Leawood Police Department served a search warrant related to drug activity at a residence in north Leawood near 92nd Street and High Drive, according to a media release from police.

Leawood, KS · 2d
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Upscale Johnson County Mexican-style restaurant is opening soon. Peek inside

The inspiration behind a new Johnson County restaurant’s name sits on a warm plate, ready to be squeezed over a helping of brie and shrimp quesadillas. Every entrée at Local Lime is served with a fresh lime wedge — one of a few aspects that give the Arkansas-based brand recognizability. Though each of its four restaurants has its own flair, its modern, trendy style is replicated through its Southwestern tiles and geometric bar design. If customers see the “Mi Casa Es Su Casa” sign inside and smell the queso flameado sizzling, they’re likely in the right place. Local Lime will open its Leawood restaurant soon, marking the company’s entrance into the Kansas City market. Two of its other spots are in its home state, while another has landed in Tennessee. It’s been serving tacos and tequila for about 15 years, altogether. At a friends and family night in the KC metro Tuesday, employees showed select customers what’s to come once it officially opens on Monday. The spot will be at 5005 W. 117th St. in Leawood’s Town Center Plaza, overtaking the former Bravo! Italian Kitchen space. Servers on Tuesday practiced recommending items on the menu, which holds a few dozen

Leawood, KS · 2d

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Olathe School Board Member and KCK Schools Deputy Police Chief Faces Two Criminal Probes

Bradley Boyd, a deputy police chief with Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools and an elected member of the Olathe school board, is now the subject of two separate criminal investigations. The scrutiny follows an incident along Interstate 35 in Olathe earlier this month and a wave of complaints lodged by his own officers.

Olathe, KS · 2d

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This Kansas State Park Has A Native Copperhead Population, So Locals Know To Watch Their Step

A copper-colored snake with hourglass bands can vanish into a pile of fallen leaves. That trick makes copperheads very hard to spot along wooded trails. And this park happens to be prime copperhead country. Copperheads are native to the eastern part of Kansas, where rocky woods and creek edges give...

Hillsdale, KS · 2d

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Olathe School Board approves intent to dispose of school buildings in school closures process

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - At its first meeting since voting to close 6 district schools, the Olathe Board of Education took another step in the process. 5 members voted to approve intent to dispose of school buildings. Board member Brad Boyd was absent from Thursday’s meeting. Before the vote,...

Olathe, KS · 1d

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Leawood joins Prairie Village in leaving state Halo law out of city offense code

Leawood has become the second Johnson County municipality to decline including in city codes the new Kansas Halo law that requires a 25-foot buffer between first responders and civilians under certain circumstances while the responders are working. Prairie Village was the first city, rejecting it on Oct. 19. With virtually...

Leawood, KS · 3d

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Shawnee moves to ease co-living ban that sparked lawsuit, national headlines

Shawnee’s governing body is looking to ease restrictions on the city’s controversial co-living ban that was approved more than four years ago by a different city council. On Monday, the Shawnee Council Committee directed city staff to make amendments to the municipal co-living ordinance that, among other rules, allows for three or fewer people to live in one house who aren’t related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Shawnee, KS · 1d

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As one ice creamery leaves Old Town Lenexa, another takes its place

An Old Town Lenexa storefront will soon trade one ice creamery for another. This spring, Missouri-based One More Scoop will make their Johnson County debut, taking over the space previously occupied by Pop’s Sweet Shop. One More Scoop is coming to 13446 Santa Fe Trail Drive. The ice cream...

Lenexa, KS · 22h

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Two Towns, One Coffee Pot: Joint Chamber Coffee at Victory Chevrolet

On Wednesday, November 4, the Paola Chamber of Commerce and the Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce teamed up for a joint Chamber Coffee hosted by Victory Chevrolet GMC at 32575 Old KC Rd. Twice the neighbors meant twice the conversations, and the showroom was full of handshakes, business cards and more than a few new connections between the two towns.

Osawatomie, KS · 2d

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Coach Stark tells USD 234 board that board member Mike Miles shared Tiger football information with Paola

FORT SCOTT — Fort Scott High School head football coach Johnathan Stark told the USD 234 Board of Education on Nov. 9 that board member Mike Miles texted the father of a Paola player before the Tigers’ season opener, criticizing Stark’s coaching and describing the team’s players and plays. Stark said the messages were then shared with Paola’s coaching staff.

Fort Scott, KS · 15h

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Work on new I-35 lanes at Olathe’s Santa Fe interchange to start in coming months

Construction on the highway portion of the I-35 and Santa Fe interchange project in Olathe could begin as soon as this winter. According to city documents, the Kansas Department of Transportation is set to start adding auxiliary lanes between Santa Fe and 119th Street in late 2026 or early 2027.

Olathe, KS · 2d

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Crowd packs Blue Valley school board meeting to protest cuts to Chinese Immersion, arts and libraries

Only standing room was left in the Blue Valley Board of Education room Monday night — families, students, teachers and community members alike filled the room, spilling into the hall, to protest recent budget cuts. Blue Valley is cutting more than $16 million between this year and next to...

Overland Park, KS · 2d

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Teen Who Started Lawn Care Business in Sixth Grade Had $20K in Equipment Stolen. Then Donations Poured In

The Kansas teen lost nearly $20,000 worth of lawn care equipment in an overnight theft, but a fundraiser has since raised more than $35,000 to help him rebuild

Prairie Village, KS · 19h

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Drive-thru restaurant would replace planned office building at 97th and Metcalf

Another restaurant with a drive-thru is planned at the former Metcalf South shopping center. A smaller unnamed KC-owned restaurant that will have a drive-thru seems poised to replace plans for an office and commercial building at the southeast corner of 97th and Metcalf. Formerly where Metcalf South once stood, this...

Overland Park, KS · 2d

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Fairway mainstay Rainy Day Books opening a second JoCo shop in Lenexa

After more than five decades in Fairway, one Rainy Day Books will become two in Johnson County. This week, the Fairway mainstay announced plans for a new store further west, at Lenexa City Center. The store plans to operate inside the Made in Kansas City shop, just off 87th Street...

Lenexa, KS · 1d

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Teen pleads not guilty in fatal Hawk shooting; jury trial set for March

Daitron Daniels Strickland, a teen from Shawnee charged with first-degree murder in connection to a fatal January shooting at the Hawk, pleaded not guilty Thursday. Lawrence police allege that during the early morning hours of Jan. 17, Caiden Clem, of Atchison, fired several rounds into the air outside the Hawk. They allege that Daniels Strickland then turned and fired toward a small group near the entrance to the bar at 1340 Ohio St., killing 18-year-old Aidan Sullivan Knowles and injuring 16-year-old Brady Clark.

Lawrence, KS · 1d

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Woman admits to $188K shoplifting spree involving Missouri, Illinois stores

A woman admitted to a nationwide shoplifting spree that involved stealing $188,000 worth of cosmetics and other merchandise from retailers in Missouri and Illinois.

Illinois · 22h

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Brougham Elementary parents ask about class sizes if school takes in students from closing Olathe schools

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Parents at Brougham Elementary School said they have concerns about class sizes if their school takes in students from one of the six Olathe schools set to close. All six closing schools have now held meetings with the district to see proposed boundary maps. One of...

Olathe, KS · 1d