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Edward Charles "Ed" Wood Wednesday, May 14th, 1952 – Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 Edward Charles Wood, 73, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to honor and remember his life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Always […]
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Gregory Koehler October 13, 1950 — March 4, 2026 Shawnee Gregory Joseph Koehler, affectionately known as Greg, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 75. Born on October 13, 1950, in Anthony, Kansas, Greg was a beloved and cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend whose presence will be […]
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With less than 100 days to go, Johnson County's World Cup plans are rapidly taking shape County staffers gave a rapid-fire update about World Cup plans, covering special events, bus routes, disease outbreak response and more.
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Prairie Village woman's collection of quilts and handmade vintage dolls are stars of new book Prairie Villager Amy Barickman recently published “Love You to Pieces: A Gift of Friendship,” a book that combines her love of quilting with friendships.
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Olathe-based cookie shop Brown Suga now open in Leawood What’s the difference between a hobby and a business? For Ebony Paul-Harris, in large part, it was her mother. Baking cookies started out strictly as a hobby for her and...
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Shawnee unveiling $3.8M revamped Garrett Park on Saturday Residents in Shawnee will get a chance to try out all of the new playground and recreational equipment at Garrett Park on Saturday. 
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SMSD News: Students reflect on kindness in writing contest This year, a skilled group of Shawnee Mission student writers have been reflecting on kindness and how to show it. The Shawnee Mission Board of Education and Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) recognized these students in the Shawnee Mission Area Council (SMAC) PTA Citizenship Writing Contest in February. The Citizenship Writing Contest program encourages students […]
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Local obituaries from Feb. 27 – March 5 Marlene Lynne Babcock; Joseph Ted Baehr; John “Jack” D. Meyer; Charlotte “Char” Anne (Bredberg) Wolfe; Kristen Marie Berg; Michael Wayne King; Toni Marie Kalousek; Linda Elizabeth Ahlenstorf; Eva Ann Jensen;...
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A message from AdventHealth: 5 easy ways to lower your blood pressure High blood pressure can put you at a higher risk for heart attack and stroke. Fortunately, you can lower your risk for these conditions with easy, stress-free techniques to improve your blood pressure — and you don’t even have to hit the gym for hours or switch to a strict diet.  Here’s how: Add more […]
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Blue Valley School Buzz: Celebrating the heart of Blue Valley - our school social workers “What I love most about being a social worker in Blue Valley is the relationships. I get to build meaningful connections with students and families and watch kids grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. I also appreciate how the district values the whole child. There’s strong collaboration among staff, and we […]
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Johnson County home appraisals go up by average of 6%. See where they're increasing the most While overall home value increases have stabilized since the pandemic, the supply of homes appraised at $300,000 or less continue to decline sharply.
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Train noise near these Shawnee homes will cease after city closes foot path across railroad The City of Shawnee is looking to close a pedestrian path near a railroad crossing on Lakecrest Drive to address complaints about train noises.
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Bagel shop Einstein Bros. expanding soon into Olathe Colorado-based bagel chain Einstein Bros has another new Johnson County store in the works — this one in Olathe.
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119th and Northgate closes for Olathe extension project The intersection will be closed for traffic until October for construction as part of the 119th Street Extension Project.
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Kansas lawmakers are advancing property tax relief. Here are the major proposals The leading proposals this year are similar to the bills that failed just a year ago. But lawmakers are more optimistic that relief will come this time around.
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Explore Your JCPRD: “Everyday Democracy” - how Johnson County has lived — and tested — America’s founding ideals By the Johnson County Museum The museum’s new special exhibit, “Everyday Democracy: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Johnson County,” explores a powerful idea: democracy isn’t only debated in Congress or written about in founding documents. It is lived – imperfectly and persistently – in everyday decisions, actions, and encounters within our own […]
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Growing Futures helped this family get a fresh start. The JoCo Head Start program turns 60 this year Growing Futures in Overland Park is one of the original Head Start programs, and over the past 60 years, has served thousands of families.
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Joseph Ted Baehr March 4, 1945 – February 24, 2026 Joseph Ted Baehr passed away on February 24, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo. His parents were Edna “Dolly” Baehr and Louis F. Baehr, Sr. Joe was a member of Sacred Heart Parish on the west side of Kansas City, Mo. Being […]
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John "Jack" D. Meyer February 9, 1938 — February 27, 2026 Olathe, Kansas John Dennis Meyer, commonly known as Jack, was born on February 9, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan. He grew up with three siblings, Kay Brown (Augusta, GA), who preceded him in death, Carole Solak (Little River, SC), and Steve Meyer (McKinney, TX) who both survive him. Jack […]
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Charlotte "Char" Anne (Bredberg) Wolfe May 27th, 1935 – February 26th, 2026 Charlotte Anne (Bredberg) Wolfe, age 90, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. Char was born May 27, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Gladys Emily Huggins and Clifford George Lawrence Bredberg, and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. Char attended the University of Colorado, joining […]
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Kristen Marie Berg May 21, 1979 — February 28, 2026 Kristen Marie Berg, affectionately known as Kristen, passed away surrounded by family on February 28, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 46. Born on May 21, 1979, in Rugby, North Dakota, Kristen was a vibrant and loving individual whose zest for life touched everyone she […]
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Michael Wayne King November 6, 1947 — February 27, 2026 Olathe Michael Wayne King, 78, of Kansas City, passed away peacefully at his home in Olathe on February 27, 2026. Born on November 6, 1947, Michael lived a life defined by generosity, quick wit, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. He married the love of his […]
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Toni Marie Kalousek Toni Marie Kalousek, 69, left this world on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Toni was born on June 7, 1956, in Norfolk, Virginia, to LeRoy and Mary Kalousek. From the beginning, she carried a spark—creative, curious, and full of quiet determination. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1974 and later earned her bachelor’s […]
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Merriam to buy iconic KC Strings' 4 historic downtown properties for up to $3M The city of Merriam is spending up to $3 million to buy the iconic KC Strings building — and three others under the same ownership — in downtown.
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Driver hospitalized after car slams into Gardner Mexican restaurant's front windows during lunch hour First responders said La Carreta Mexican Restaurant just off Main Street was open and occupied at the time, though nobody inside was injured.
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Book boutique Ink & Page will close soon in downtown Overland Park The bookstore, which began as a women's clothing boutique, will sell its last books in the coming months before closing this summer.
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Taylor-Made Homefront: Zillow can guess, but the market decides By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team How do I know how much my home is worth? Can Zillow, Realtor.com, or the county tax office give me an idea of value?...
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Tiki Taco revamped its downtown Shawnee space. The city will help the business pay for it. A downtown Shawnee taco joint that completed renovations on its building asked the city for a forgivable loan to help pay for it. On Feb. 23, the Shawnee City Council voted 7-1 to approve a $75,000 redevelopment grant loan to Tiki Taco to help offset expenses for renovations to its downtown Shawnee location at 11200 […]
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Lockton's big move, e-scooter helmets made law for kids: Top takeaways from Leawood mayor's State of the City At his annual address, Mayor Marc Elkins highlighted Lockton's big move to Leawood, the city's World Cup preparations and traffic safety efforts.
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Voters pass $389 million bond for Olathe Public Schools About 63% of voters supported the referendum, which will fund building upgrades, school consolidations and technology improvements.
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