What the first day of school looked like at one Shawnee Mission elementary

Shawnee Mission students started school on Aug. 12, with all students returning to class on Aug. 14. — here's how the first day went.

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Your Library: New equipment makes printing, copying and staying connected easier

Need to scan a form, make a few copies or print something on the go? Johnson County Library has upgraded technology across its locations to make everyday tasks easier, more flexible and more accessible – helping people stay connected to the things they need, right when they need them. ScanEZ stations New ScanEZ stations are now available at all locations, replacing older copier and […]

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Johnson County DA says deputies justified in fatal shooting of man who stabbed Panasonic plant worker

2 officers were justified in the fatal shooting of a man working at the Panasonic battery plant in De Soto.

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Girls flag football is now an official Kansas high school sport, and these JoCo players are ready to compete

Earlier this year, Kansas became the 18th state to sanction the sport, which is also set to make its Olympic debut in in 2028.

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Flower Child healthy-eating chain opens first Johnson County location in Prairie Village

The new eatery at Corinth Quarter in Prairie Village serves as the Johnson County debut for the Arizona-based brand.

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SMSD News: Opportunities for community feedback

Community engagement makes the Shawnee Mission School District stronger. Currently, the Shawnee Mission School District is seeking involvement from students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members for two important initiatives in the district: The Strategic Plan and a newly announced district Artificial Intelligence (AI) Superintendent Work Group.  About the Strategic Plan The Shawnee Mission School District […]

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Developer eyes site near OP's Bluhawk for homes, apartments and big-box stores

A vacant property south of Bluhawk on 167th Street could be developed with a mix of housing options and large-scale commercial uses.

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Local obituaries from Aug. 7-13

Margrit Theresia Vetsch; Edward D. Steinbrugge, Jr.; Elaine Corporon Bengtson; Dahl Brougham Metters; William Michael (Mike) Rooney; Jean Neumann; Robert “Bob” Adelsperger; Iva “Kay” Wood-McCracken; Milton Clyde “Milt” Wade; Robert “Bob” M. Chavez; Monroe E. Dodd III; Harriett Faye Charno; James Lusk; Gerald C. “Jerry” Atkinson; Joyce Marie Morgan; Patricia L. “Patty” Iseman; William “Gene” […]

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Blue Valley School Buzz: Blue Valley Schools welcomes students for 2026-27 school year

There’s nothing like the first day of school in Blue Valley! On August 13, Blue Valley Schools welcomed more than 21,000 students to kick off the 2026-27 school year. Welcoming smiles, new connections and endless possibilities are filling our schools as students and staff came together for a new year of learning. We’re excited for […]

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8 months after Chiefs announced Kansas move, here's where the $300M Olathe project stands

The team has hired its architects and project managers, but some major details about the $300 million project are still unknown.

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Kansas man who killed his family had long criminal history, including cases in Johnson County

A Winfield, Kansas, man who shot and killed his four children and their mother before fatally shooting himself had an extensive prior criminal history in Johnson County. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Ronald H. Williams Sr., 53, called 911 from his Winfield home at about 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, telling police that he had […]

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Kansas Highway Patrol seeks witnesses to deadly Overland Park crash

The Kansas Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to Wednesday evening’s deadly crash on U.S. 69 Highway near 159th Street in Overland Park. The crash killed Faith Monae Locket, 24, of Raytown, Missouri, and injured two children, one of them seriously. In their online crash log, troopers have corrected the vehicle information for the crash. […]

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Woman gets life sentence for Fairway Officer Jonah Oswald's murder

Andrea Rene Cothran, 35, did not fire the shot that killed Ofc. Jonah Oswald in August 2023, but a jury found her guilty of murder earlier this year.

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Shawnee man on sex offender registry sentenced for 2nd child pornography case

A Shawnee man with previous convictions involving children will serve 15 years in federal prison for four charges related to child pornography.

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Chick-fil-A wants to take over former On the Border site near Oak Park Mall

The move, just down the street near the Oak Park Mall, could come as a piece of a larger redevelopment puzzle at the site.

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Margrit Theresia Vetsch

Jul 12, 1932 — Aug 9, 2026 Overland Park Margrit Vetsch, 94, passed away peacefully following a brief stay at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. She was born on July 12, 1932, in Wil, Switzerland, to Berta and Robert Kriech. She grew up helping her parents in their family butcher shop, where she learned […]

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Edward D. Steinbrugge, Jr.

Apr 19, 1944 — Aug 5, 2026 Overland Park Check back for a full obituary posting. Visitation Thursday, August 20, 2026 2:00 – 3:00 pm (Central time) Johnson County Funeral Chapel 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210 Funeral Service Thursday, August 20, 2026 3:00 – 4:00 pm (Central time) Johnson County Funeral Chapel 11200 […]

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Elaine Corporon Bengtson

Aug 8, 1929 — Aug 6, 2026 Elaine Corporon (Davis) Bengtson was born August 8, 1929, in rural Putnam County, Missouri, where she lived until age 14, when she moved to Kansas City, Missouri, to live with her sister, Margaret Davis. She graduated from Westport High School in 1947 and later completed her education at […]

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Kansas City may be in 'flyover country', but 1,000 Jewish athletes came from around the globe anyway

The Maccabi Games returned to Kansas City for the first time in nearly 30 years, with teens competing at Bluhawk, Blue Valley North and beyond.

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Oak Park Mall owner proposes apartments, hotel and theatre in major rezoning bid

Oak Park Mall, the only remaining mall in Johnson County, could soon see new life with proposed apartments, dining and other additions.

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Woman killed, 2 children hurt in rollover crash on U.S. 69 in Overland Park

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a woman was killed and two children were injured in a rollover crash on U.S. 69 Highway Wednesday evening in Overland Park. Troopers say at approximately 6:34 p.m., a 2021 Honda Accord and a 2008 Honda Accord were both being driven northbound on U.S. 69 approaching 159th Street when the […]

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JoCo districts hire law firm as fight over special ed funds continues

The districts say they are weighing legal action against the state after 15 years of underfunding special education.

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Rock & Brews, themed restaurant with celebrity ties, closes in Overland Park

The restaurant, founded by concert promotors and members of iconic rock band Kiss, closed in Overland Park after more than a decade.

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Taylor-Made Homefront: Whatever happened to the starter home?

When every buyer is pursuing the same move-in-ready home, competition intensifies and prices naturally rise.

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Smoke in the streets, litter in yards, stress on vets and pets — Shawnee has had enough of fireworks

The city council repealed a rule that previously allowed for fireworks to be sold and used within the city, citing complaints from residents.

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Cosmetics shop Miss A opening new Oak Park Mall store

The cosmetics shop, offering some products priced as low as $1, will make its Johnson County debut at the Oak Park Mall.

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Explore Your JCPRD: The work of making community

By the Johnson County Museum Community is more than a place on a map. It is something people create through shared work, traditions, institutions, celebrations, and everyday efforts to build belonging. The Johnson County Museum’s special exhibit, “Everyday Democracy: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Johnson County,” explores this process while revealing how […]

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Kansas City's suburbs could decide the fate of the Kansas Republican supermajority

Of the seven races a Democratic campaigning organization has targeted to hold or flip in Kansas, six are in the Kansas City area.

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Dahl Brougham Metters

September 5, 1941-August 8, 2026 Dahl Metters was born in Oak Park, IL on September 25, 1941. He was raised in St. Paul Mn. Dahl received a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota in 1963. He joined the United States Air Force shortly after graduation. He served in Perth and Alice Springs, Australia […]

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William Michael (Mike) Rooney

Mike Rooney, 78, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, following a prolonged battle with Myasthenia Gravis. His wife, Barb, and son, Austen, were by his side. Mike was born in Kansas City, KS. He had a 20-year career in the United States Air Force, and after retiring, began a second career in Operations Management. […]

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