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Overland Park opts out of 1950s-era state law that posed potential obstacle to major city projects
Overland Park recently opted out of a state law that would have put restrictions on the city’s authority to issue bonds to help fund public developments and infrastructure projects. The move was necessitated by the fact that Overland Park recently…
Overland Park wants to turn corporate College corridor into the city’s new center
With Overland Park’s plans to move city hall to the College Boulevard and Metcalf area and Black & Veatch’s plan for a new, $1 billion headquarters, attention is back on long-range plans to reimagine the center of the city. Historically…
Merriam will demolish 3 more downtown buildings to contend with flooding issues
Merriam is razing three more downtown buildings as part of its broader flood control efforts along Turkey Creek. The Merriam City Council earlier this month approved the demolition of three buildings, all currently unoccupied, along Merriam Drive next to the…
Build-for-rent subdivision in Overland Park fully leases within months of completion
A first-of-its-kind “build-for-rent” subdivision in south Johnson County is fully leased just months after finishing construction. Peak Enterprises finished the 78 single-family home subdivision at the southwest corner of 175th Terrace and Pflumm Road in Overland Park, called The Homes…
Washington County Continues Talks on Future Ambulance Services
More than 30 people attended the latest Washington County Commissioners meeting to hear a 90-minute discussion on the future of local ambulance services. While no decisions were made, attendees—including officials from Clifton, Linn, and Washington—reviewed options and were encouraged to…
‘Tomorrow is not guaranteed’: Medicaid cuts worry Kansas hospitals and nursing homes
Even as the pressure piles on, Diana Thompson is not going to abandon her job. A lifelong resident of Comanche County in south-central Kansas, Thompson has worked as the administrator for Pioneer Lodge nursing home in Coldwater since 2003. She…
Johnson County Fair unites community over traditions, family fun
The Johnson County Fair in Gardner, Kansas, is underway this week, bringing plenty of fun for the whole family. The fair features a carnival, a parade, animal shows, vendors and more. The carnival is open 6-11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday…
Parsons Police Department launches new app for residents
The Parsons Police Department launches a new app to help residents stay informed. According to the department, the purpose of the app is to provide a faster, easier, and more convenient way to find information. The app will have information…
Garden City adds safe option to surrender infants
A new resource is now available in western Kansas, offering parents in crisis a secure and anonymous option to surrender a newborn. With the help of two Garden City Community College students, Garden City is now home to the first…
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