“Time for Change: Action Not Words” is the theme for the 2023 Black History Month. Johnson County Library has so many resources it might be hard to choose which to read,
“Time for Change: Action Not Words” is the theme for the 2023 Black History Month. Johnson County Library has so many resources it might be hard to choose which to read, listen to, or participate in, so it’s good we get to celebrate all month long.
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Local history
- The Legacy of Corinthian Nutter – Learn about the major contributions Ms. Nutter made in Webb v. School District 90 (located in Merriam, KS), which ended segregation five years before Brown v. the Board of Education.
- JoCo History Collections – Historical photographs and maps documenting the people, places and organizations of Johnson County.
- Olathe’s early African-American community – Kansas’ anti-slavery legacy offered a fresh start for many former slaves and their families after the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Happy Friday, Johnson County! Avid readers know that means it’s time for “5 to Try,” our weekly series where we ask Post readers for their picks for the best of
Happy Friday, Johnson County! Avid readers know that means it’s time for “5 to Try,” our weekly series where we ask Post readers for their picks for the best of
People will now be able to make public comments via Zoom during county commission meetings. Chair Mike Kelly announced Thursday that the commission would reinstate a rule allowing people to
People will now be able to make public comments via Zoom during county commission meetings. Chair Mike Kelly announced Thursday that the commission would reinstate a rule allowing people to
Next week, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids is bringing Overland Park resident Jessica Kidd, a recent graduate of Johnson County Community College’s commercial driver’s license program, to the U.S. Capitol as
Next week, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids is bringing Overland Park resident Jessica Kidd, a recent graduate of Johnson County Community College’s commercial driver’s license program, to the U.S. Capitol as
Blue Valley voters have endorsed the bond election 70.69% percent to 29.31% percent. The $251,250,000 bond will invest in facilities, safety and technology that will benefit students and staff for
Blue Valley voters have endorsed the bond election 70.69% percent to 29.31% percent. The $251,250,000 bond will invest in facilities, safety and technology that will benefit students and staff for
Below is a list of local obituaries from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. Dennis Gene Cleveland Junior England Charlotte Moore English Dr. Dennis Sophian O’Leary Dorothy J. Pruitt Betty
Below is a list of local obituaries from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. Dennis Gene Cleveland Junior England Charlotte Moore English Dr. Dennis Sophian O’Leary Dorothy J. Pruitt Betty
Blue Valley High School junior Noor Haideri took home first place in a global competition aimed at inspiring young minds to think creatively about science. In winning the eighth annual
Blue Valley High School junior Noor Haideri took home first place in a global competition aimed at inspiring young minds to think creatively about science. In winning the eighth annual
A Raytown man who was sentenced Wednesday as part of a methamphetamine ring also was responsible for stealing the identities of current and former Johnson County employees, a federal court
A Raytown man who was sentenced Wednesday as part of a methamphetamine ring also was responsible for stealing the identities of current and former Johnson County employees, a federal court
This year, 27 Blue Valley students were named candidates for the U.S. President Scholars Program, making up roughly a third of all candidates in the state. About 5,000 Scholar candidates
This year, 27 Blue Valley students were named candidates for the U.S. President Scholars Program, making up roughly a third of all candidates in the state. About 5,000 Scholar candidates
If you haven’t made plans yet to join the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl in Arizona, it’s not too late. Several airlines have added new flight options for
If you haven’t made plans yet to join the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl in Arizona, it’s not too late. Several airlines have added new flight options for
Bristol Seafood Grill in Leawood is for lovers, apparently. Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, the restaurant at 5400 W 119th St. near Town Center Plaza, made reservation app OpenTable’s roundup
Bristol Seafood Grill in Leawood is for lovers, apparently. Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, the restaurant at 5400 W 119th St. near Town Center Plaza, made reservation app OpenTable’s roundup
Overland Park is one step closer to cutting down thousands of ash trees to counteract the effects of the invasive emerald ash borer beetle. The Overland Park Community Development Committee
Overland Park is one step closer to cutting down thousands of ash trees to counteract the effects of the invasive emerald ash borer beetle. The Overland Park Community Development Committee
By Dylan Lysen Just months after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won a second term, Kansas Republicans have begun floating two bills that would change how the state runs its elections.
By Dylan Lysen Just months after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won a second term, Kansas Republicans have begun floating two bills that would change how the state runs its elections.
Blue Valley voters have approved a $251 million bond issue that will fund several projects throughout the school district. District officials say the bond issue will help back several major
Blue Valley voters have approved a $251 million bond issue that will fund several projects throughout the school district. District officials say the bond issue will help back several major
The Overland Park Regional Medical Center has unveiled a new orthopedic unit, increasing its capacity to treat hip, knee and spine injuries. The hospital at 10500 Quivira Road officially opened
The Overland Park Regional Medical Center has unveiled a new orthopedic unit, increasing its capacity to treat hip, knee and spine injuries. The hospital at 10500 Quivira Road officially opened
