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Looking for love? Popular reality dating show seeking KC-based applicants

A Kansas City resident hasn’t stepped foot inside Casa Amor since 2020. If you want to change that, now’s your time to apply. NBC streaming service Peacock’s hit reality dating television show Love Island USA is now accepting applications for season 9, and a press release states that the casting team is looking for Kansas City-based singles to apply or be nominated. Anyone whose ages 18 and older and interested in appearing on the show can apply online using show producer ITV America’s form . The form features questions such as: Your name and any nicknames or aliases you’ve gone by Height Date of birth Funniest and/or weirdest job you’ve ever had Relationship status and why you think you’re currently single Close connections to celebrities, known public figures or previous Islanders If you’ve applied for Love Island or other reality TV shows in the past Anything in the past that would attract negative press or publicity Dating preferences (older or younger people) and your ideal romantic partner The season features contestants, or islanders, who leave the outside world behind to enter the villa in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. They all live together, coupling up and competing in a series of games

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Olathe’s Two Trails Park getting $3M grant for new inclusive playground

An accessible and inclusive playground is coming to Olathe’s Two Trails Park. The project will be funded with a $3 million grant from Variety KC, a nonprofit that supports children with disabilities. Construction on the playground, which will be designed to allow people with a range of physical, sensory...

Olathe, KS · 1d
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Downtown Lawrence microgrocery store Jody’s Market set to close

Jody’s Market, the downtown Lawrence microgrocery store, will close Friday. Owner Reanna Slagle confirmed the closure, saying business had been slow for months, and the store was no longer sustainable. The store previously announced it was scaling back what products it carries, and it is currently having a closing sale.

Lawrence, KS · 3d
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7 Budget-Friendly Missouri Restaurants That Serve Up Big Flavor Without Breaking The Bank Ever

Ready to find budget-friendly restaurants in Missouri that deliver big flavor every time?. These 7 spots serve up incredible meals and seriously satisfying food!. 1. Town Topic Hamburgers (Kansas City) There are some restaurants that earn their reputation one burger at a time, and Town Topic Hamburgers on Broadway in...

Kansas City, MO · 12h
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Charcuterie shop Graze Craze opens first KC-area location in downtown Overland Park

Charcuterie enthusiasts in Johnson County officially have a new place to grab their favorite party boards. Charcuterie shop Graze Craze recently opened its first local franchise with a new storefront in downtown Overland Park. Graze Craze opened at 8025 Metcalf Ave. The shop took over a space in the Avenue...

Overland Park, KS · 1d

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Hollywood-born hot chicken eatery Angry Chickz nears Olathe opening

A hot chicken eatery that got its start on the West Coast is saying hello to Johnson County this month. Los Angeles-based Angry Chickz will officially open its new Olathe location on Nov. 13 — its first one in the Kansas City metro area, and its 50th location overall.

Olathe, KS · 3d

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This Three-Level Missouri Shopping Destination Has An Aquarium And A LEGO Attraction Right Across The Street

Sharks, rescued sea turtles, and a city skyline built from over a million LEGO bricks all sit right across a square from a three-level mall. I can’t imagine a better way to keep shoppers and kids happy at the same time. The shopping side alone has more than 30...

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Shop Small, Celebrate Big! Merry Market Returns for Four Weekends of Holiday Cheer

Kansas City, MO – City Market and Art Garden KC are teaming up once again to bring Merry Market back for four festive weekends of local shopping, live entertainment and holiday cheer. Held every Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this Kansas City holiday tradition features more than 100 local artists and makers offering one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted treasures and seasonal favorites.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Local Lime, serving ‘Baja-inspired’ cuisine, takes over former Bravo! eatery in Leawood

A “Baja-inspired” eatery that got its start in Arkansas is gearing up for its Johnson County debut. On Nov. 16, Local Lime will open its new Leawood location, serving tacos, housemade salsas, craft cocktails and more. Local Lime will open at 5005 W. 117th St. The restaurant will...

Leawood, KS · 2d

The Kansas City Star

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Johnson County café closes ‘with a heavy heart' after a year in business

After a year and a few months in business, a Johnson County international café has closed. Taiwanese-based chain 85°C Bakery Cafe , which has locations across the world, closed its Overland Park location on Halloween. The former bakery and coffee shop had signs on its door Monday morning that alerted fans to its exit. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our bakery …” the notice read in part. “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our customers for your loyalty, trust, and support over the years.” The lights were off and product had been moved out of the store. In June 2025, the location opened at 12061 Metcalf Ave., serving individually packaged pastries: jumbo guava cheese strudels, milk butter puff pastries, cocoa-dipped Danishes, pineapple cake and more. The opening day was received with long lines and excitement from fans who had been to 85°C’s locations in Hawaii, Texas and beyond. Around that same time, international chain Paris Baguette opened its first area location at 11137 W. 95th St. near Oak Park Mall. That chain, based in South Korea, now also has locations at 15895 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park and 1360

Johnson County, KS · 5d

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The Kansas Mexican Restaurant That Rolls Its Tortillas By Hand Every Morning

Your meal here starts with a warm flour tortilla, a blue bottle of squeeze margarine, and fresh salsa. No chips. No basket. Just a tortilla made that same day. I love how simple that sounds. This family brought its tortilla recipe from central Texas and has been rolling dough in Kansas since 1988.

Kansas City, KS · 5d

The Kansas City Beacon

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Contrasting recent closures, a new KC neighborhood grocery store is finding ways to thrive

Deborah Phillips walked up to the automatic sliding glass doors of the Sun Fresh in the Blue Parkway Shops on Oct. 26, only to be disappointed. The grocery store had closed for good the night before, citing “declining sales and rising operating costs.” Phillips works down the street and would often come by the store […] The post Contrasting recent closures, a new KC neighborhood grocery store is finding ways to thrive appeared first on The Beacon .

Kansas City, KS · 1d

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This Kansas College Town Hosts A Christmas Parade That Draws Holiday Crowds

Six horse-drawn vehicles. That was the entire lineup when this Christmas parade rolled out for the very first time in 1993. Today, it can feature as many as 85 entries. Carriages and wagons arrive dressed in garland and jingling bells, and some have traveled from as far as Texas, Minnesota, and North Dakota.

Lawrence, KS · 3d

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Lawrence Percolator signs 3-month lease to be art-filled third space in downtown

Lawrence Percolator, an arts nonprofit, is the new short-term renter of the former Squishingtons Candy and Liberty Hall Video storefront in downtown. They’ve had a pop-up at 646 Massachusetts St. since July, supported by OpenStudios, a program that connects local artists with vacant commercial spaces. Thanks to funding from...

Lawrence, KS · 2d

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Meddys Locks In Olathe Spot Near 119th and Ridgeview, Eyes Bluhawk Next

Meddys, the Mediterranean chain that got its start in Wichita, has finalized a new restaurant in Olathe and is working to land a second Johnson County spot in south Overland Park. The Olathe location is set for 17943 W. 119th St., with an opening targeted for February or March 2027.

Olathe, KS · 4d

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KU professor, Wichita native helps shape Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ reboot

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A University of Kansas professor and Wichita native played a key behind-the-scenes role in shaping Netflix’s hit adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie.”. Robert Warrior, the Hall Distinguished Professor of American Literature and Culture at KU and a citizen of the Osage...

Wichita, KS · 1d

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Lyda: Wyandot Warrior Documentary on PBS

Throughout November, KCKPL is celebrating the rich, diverse culture, history, and traditions of Native people in our community! We are proud to care for and share a collection of Wyandot Nation of Kansas historical documents, images, and letters in our Kansas Room Collection at Main Library. In July, Main Library hosted Trespassers Beware, an interactive display highlighting the life and work of the Conley sisters and their fight to preserve Huron Cemetery, now known as the Wyandot National Burial Ground.

Kansas City, KS · 2d

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Eating At Rozzelle Court Feels Like Lunching In An Italian Courtyard In Kansas City

Kansas City has plenty of lunch spots, but very few of them come with stone columns, a fountain in the middle of the room, and a glass roof overhead. One of them sits inside a famous art museum, and it looks more like a courtyard in Italy than a place to grab a sandwich.

Kansas City, MO · 8d

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12 Bathroom Habits in Kansas That Could Make Other Americans Uncomfortable

A Kansas trip can involve a city pool, a university recreation facility, a lakeside cabin, and a campground with a much simpler bathroom. The routines that work in one setting may be awkward in another. A shared towel service, a short shower, or an outdoor toilet walk can all require a moment of adjustment.

Wichita, KS · 8d

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Kansas City Nonprofit Brings Low-Cost, In-Home Pet Euthanasia to Grieving Families

A new Kansas City-area nonprofit has launched a mobile veterinary service that brings low-cost, and sometimes free, end-of-life care directly into pet owners' homes. Peace for Every Pet was founded by Dr. M. Kaitlin Dozier to help families facing financial distress avoid the hard choice between an unaffordable vet bill and surrendering a suffering animal to a shelter.

Kansas City, KS · 5d