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Overland Park commission weighs concerns over height of proposed LUX Senior Living complex off Quivira
Concern over a proposed senior living apartment complex brought concerned neighbors from the surrounding area to the Overland Park Planning Commission meeting this week. Developers of LUX Senior Living apartment, set to be built on the northwest corner of 137th…
Prairie Village’s new and improved Harmon Park skate park is now officially open
The revamped skate park at Prairie Village’s Harmon Park, 7710 Mission Road, is officially open. After a summer of reconstruction, the new and improved park welcomed skaters from across the Kansas City metro on Wednesday, Sept. 15, to celebrate the…
Johnson County school districts deal with ‘unprecedented’ classified staff shortages
The school year is underway, but many classified staff positions remain unfilled within the four public school districts serving northern Johnson County. The shortage of classified workers is hindering some district operations at the start of a school year already…
City of Lawrence considering long-term expansion of parklet program
Last summer, Lawrence city officials took measures to allow downtown businesses more room for safety against COVID-19 by allowing outdoor seating to occupy some downtown parking spaces — temporary “parklets.” Now the parklets may be here to stay for a while…
Party in Park offers variety of services for Paola seniors
Senior citizens got to find out more about services available to them while enjoying music and ice cream during Party in the Park. Live music was provided by Gale and Friend’s, including “Annie’s Song” by John Denver and “The Entertainer”…
Reno Commission approves moratorium on wind farms
The Reno County Commission agreed in a surprise move Tuesday to issue a moratorium on the development of commercial wind farms in Reno County through the end of the year and look at banning them in the zoned areas of…
Grand opening of M.T. Liggett Visitors Center set for October in Mullinville
Driving along Highway 54 in southwest Kansas, many residents and tourists come across an area of unique windmills and artwork as they approach the town of Mullinville. The artist M.T. Liggett was known in the area as an interesting and…
Trial basis: Prairie Village is willing to check out this e-scooter for a year
Bird electric scooters are coming to Prairie Village on a one-year trial basis, but only because Mayor Eric Mikkelson broke a 6-6 tie on the City Council earlier this month. On Sept. 7, Mikkelson cast the deciding vote to approve…
Olathe program shines light on various cultures
Music, food and dancing are things every culture has its own twist on doing. A new program series put those front and center recently, as it aimed to foster better cultural understanding between neighbors in Olathe. The Know Your Neighbor…
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