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A Vietnam War veteran from Shawnee has been reunited with medals he earned during his service overseas that had been missing for years. On Friday, in front of a small crowd that included his family, Jerry Goff was given seven missing medals back during a presentation at U.S. Rep. Sharice...

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New Merriam Plaza Library branch opens this week — Here’s a sneak peek inside

The newest Johnson County Library branch opens this week. Merriam Plaza Library, 6120 Slater St., officially opens to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony...

Why Johnson County will see more cicadas than usual this spring

With the arrival of warmer temperatures typically comes another phenomenon: the cicadas’ songs get louder. But this spring, that’s going to take a step up...

Baseball-sized hail that pelted JoCo was ‘extremely unusual’ — Here’s why

Areas of Johnson County, most especially western Shawnee, were hit with damaging hail during a severe thunderstorm on Wednesday evening. Starting at about 7:30 p.m....

Does Johnson County need express shuttle to KCI? New study recommends it

A surge in tourism to Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 may result in an express bus service to Kansas City...

SM West grad S’Mya Nichols, now one of Big 12’s best as freshman, leads KU into postseason

As a Shawnee Mission West High senior last spring, S’Mya Nichols attended the Women’s Nation National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals and semifinals hosted at the...

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Well, Johnson Countians, it’s officially that time of year again. Next week marks the beginning of March Madness, and Major League Soccer’s season also just began. With spring sports starting up, if you’re not on the sidelines, you might be looking for another place to watch — preferably, maybe, one with...

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