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The Kansas City Star

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Fast-food chain has closed two Johnson County restaurants. More remain open

Arby’s has shut down two of its restaurants in Johnson County, leaving a suburb with just one location remaining. Two Arby’s restaurants in Olathe have closed: 13790 S. Black Bob Road and 18615 W. 151st St. Signs direct customers to the remaining Olathe spot: 18060 W. 119th St. Arby’s has yanked the addresses of both closed locations from its website. The Star contacted Arby’s parent company, Inspire Brands, for comment. The company did not respond Wednesday. Flynn Group, a popular franchisee with dozens of Kansas locations, also did not respond. There does not appear to be any other affected locations. Managers at several different Johnson County locations said they had not been alerted of a closure. About 14 Arby’s locations remain in the metro. Spots in Johnson County include: 15021 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park, 9525 Santa Fe Drive in Overland Park and 11445 W. 63rd St. in Shawnee. No national closings have been reported this month, but late last year, Arby’s quietly closed dozens of locations after sales dropped by more than 6%, according to reporting from TheStreet. Arby’s has been serving roast-beef sandwiches, curly fries and shakes since its inception in 1964.

Johnson County, KS · 3d

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Diners Who Work Through The Whole Menu At This Family-Run Olathe, Kansas Spot Say The Enchiladas Win

Some families order one thing and call it a night. Others take on an entire menu, every meat included, and then crown a champion at the end. In one Olathe strip mall, that challenge has been tried, and the winner was the enchiladas. The place also has a little robot that rolls your food to the table, which is a fun bonus for kids and grown-ups alike.

Olathe, KS · 8h
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hoodline.com

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Two Olathe Arby's Locations Shut Down, Leaving Just One In The City

Two Arby's restaurants in Olathe have closed their doors for good, at 13790 S. Black Bob Road and 18615 W. 151st St. The closures leave just a single Arby's operating within city limits, at 18060 W. 119th St., where signs now direct displaced customers. The shutdowns were reported by The...

Olathe, KS · 2d
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culturalcreatives.org

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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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KVOE

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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Opens in Emporia

A new retail option has opened its doors in Emporia as Ollie’s Bargain Outlet officially welcomed customers to its new location inside the Flint Hills Mall on Wednesday. Ollie’s specializes in purchasing name-brand merchandise in bulk and passing the savings along to customers, offering discounts of up to 70 percent off regular retail prices.

Emporia, KS · 3d

Fstoppers

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Kodachrome Ended in Parsons, Kansas: Dwayne's Photo Ran the Last Roll on January 18, 2011

In the last week of December 2010, a railroad worker named Jim DeNike drove from Arkansas to Parsons, Kansas, and loaded a dozen boxes holding nearly 50,000 slides into an old maroon Pontiac. He had sent Dwayne's Photo 1,580 rolls of Kodachrome and paid $15,798 to have them developed, borrowing against his father's retirement account to cover it. Every frame in those boxes was a picture of a train.

Parsons, KS · 3d

KVOE

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Emporia Farmers Market kicks off winter market

The Emporia Farmers Market’s annual winter market kicked off its season on Saturday. Local growers, bakers, crafters and more gathered in the aisles of Waters Hardware to sell their goods to the community. With this being her first winter market as volunteer manager, Ginger Hartup said Saturday’s turnout was better than expected.

Emporia, KS · 1d

University Daily Kansan

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OPINION: We need more movies like "Wild Horse Nine"

The op-ed below does not necessarily reflect the views of the University Daily Kansan and its members. This review contains mild spoilers. “Wild Horse Nine” is the latest film from writer and director Martin McDonagh. Heading into awards season, it is sure to leave a strong impression on voters, especially in the cinematography and acting categories. His previous two films, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and “The Banshees of Inisherin,” were both nominated for over 6 Oscars in their respective years.

Lawrence, KS · 2d

KWCH.com

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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 · 2d

johnsoncountypost.com

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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 · 3d

johnsoncountypost.com

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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 · 2d

johnsoncountypost.com

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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 · 2d

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Pipe Cleaner Pete and the joyful expression of making art with fuzzy bendy sticks

Some artist materials are reserved for professionals and some are reserved for crafters. Rarely does kids crafting material make it to the gallery. A “joyful expression” is how Lawrence-based artist Pete Tormala describes his work. Using pipe cleaners makes that pursuit that much more fun. “When Joanne's got...

Lawrence, KS · 2d

Emporia gazette.com

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Lyon County Commission approves animal-at-large resolution and approves spending

On Nov. 5, the Lyon County Commission approved Resolution 19-26, addressing animal-at-large and nuisance regulations within Lyon County. Commissioners said the measure had been in development for several years and was intended to provide additional enforcement guidance to the Sheriff's Office and County Attorney. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office also...

Lyon County, KS · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

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Bring Cash And An Appetite To Jess & Jim’s, Kansas City’s Old-School Martin City Steakhouse

A giant metal steer stands on a rooftop in south Kansas City, and it is not there for decoration. It marks a family steakhouse that opened its doors in 1938 and never felt the need to chase trends. Some guests have driven 14 hours to eat here, and some families...

Martin City, MO · 2d

KCTV 5

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New ‘best’ KC barbecue spot named according to national poll

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - There could be a new king of Kansas City-style barbecue. The results will be controversial. Fans just named Slaps BBQ in Kansas City, Kansas, the best Kansas City-style barbecue spot in the country, according to a USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice poll. “To everyone...

Kansas City, KS · 2d

insidebrookside.com

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A Quick Take on our new Quik Trip!

How many times per month do you visit the Waldo Quik Trip?? It’s my preferred pit spot to fill up the gas tank, and grab a snack. It took years for QT corporate to take over the former Burger King location and build a new, expanded store for our community that opened in June. I stopped in recently to talk with store manager Tyler Zoeller and learned some quick facts about our new Quik Trip!

Kansas City, MO · 3d

fastfoodclub.com

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Taste The Slow-Smoked Ribs Locals Have Loved For Decades At This Homey Kansas City, Kansas Joint

Some restaurants chase trends, and some simply outlast them. On a busy stretch just across the state line in Kansas City, Kansas, one family-owned barbecue spot has been firing up its pits since 1934. That is more than 90 years of slow-smoked ribs, paper towel holders bolted to the counter,...

Kansas City, KS · 1d

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Locals Swear This No-Frills Kansas City, Kansas Chicken Joint Is As Iconic As The City’s BBQ

Kansas City has a reputation, and most of it is built on smoke and sauce. Ask around on the Kansas side of the state line, though, and a different answer keeps popping up when people talk about local legends. It is a family-run chicken shack that has been frying since...

Kansas City, KS · 2d

kcur.org

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GJ Fish & Chicken opens in midtown Kansas City. Its young owner has more plans to expand

With a fryer full of business experience already bubbling behind the counter, 25-year-old Ali Modder is expanding his family’s restaurant business — scaling from South Kansas City, across to the state line, to what soon will be a sixth location for the popular GJ Fish & Chicken. “My...

Kansas City, KS · 9h