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Leawoof Dog Park gaining new trail for dog walkers

Leawoof Dog Park

Leawood’s only dog park will soon have increased walkability.  The Leawood City Council this week formally accepted a $50,000 donation toward a new walking path at the central city dog

Leawood’s only dog park will soon have increased walkability.  The Leawood City Council this week formally accepted a $50,000 donation toward a new walking path at the central city dog


Price tag goes up for Mission Road overhaul in Leawood

Leawood Mission Road overhaul

Construction costs have risen for ongoing street improvements along Mission Road in Leawood. The city this week raised its street improvement budget from roughly $3.4 million to $4 million for

Construction costs have risen for ongoing street improvements along Mission Road in Leawood. The city this week raised its street improvement budget from roughly $3.4 million to $4 million for


JoCo Notes: SevenDays seeking ‘extraordinarily kind’ students

SevenDays Kindness Action

Welcome to Wednesday, Dec. 6, Blue Valley! 🌤️ Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny and clear. High: 52. Low: 42. 🚨 One thing to know Local nonprofit SevenDays is on the lookout for “extraordinarily

Welcome to Wednesday, Dec. 6, Blue Valley! 🌤️ Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny and clear. High: 52. Low: 42. 🚨 One thing to know Local nonprofit SevenDays is on the lookout for “extraordinarily


Leawood City Council member accused of stealing campaign sign

Steve Hentzen campaign sign

Leawood City Councilmember Debra Filla has been charged with stealing a campaign sign last month and will face arraignment in municipal court early next year. In the days leading up

Leawood City Councilmember Debra Filla has been charged with stealing a campaign sign last month and will face arraignment in municipal court early next year. In the days leading up


Leawood to consider smaller, more affordable cottage home options

Leawood home

The city of Leawood has formed its initial thoughts on how to create more affordable options for homeowners looking to downsize in one of Johnson County’s wealthiest communities. The Leawood

The city of Leawood has formed its initial thoughts on how to create more affordable options for homeowners looking to downsize in one of Johnson County’s wealthiest communities. The Leawood



‘Age-restricted’ community gets initial OK in Leawood

Leawood Village Coop

A new residential community for “active adults” ages 55 and older is coming to Johnson County. The Leawood Planning Commission on Tuesday approved plans for a new Village Cooperative of

A new residential community for “active adults” ages 55 and older is coming to Johnson County. The Leawood Planning Commission on Tuesday approved plans for a new Village Cooperative of



Leawood tightens sports court rules following noise complaints

Leawood sports court

The city of Leawood has put new rules in place for residents looking to put private sports courts in their backyards. The Leawood City Council last week approved an amendment

The city of Leawood has put new rules in place for residents looking to put private sports courts in their backyards. The Leawood City Council last week approved an amendment


JoCo Notes: Former Blue Valley Southwest star wins medals at international swim meet

Parapan American Games Yaseen El-Demerdash

Happy Wednesday, Blue Valley! ☀️ Today’s forecast: Sunny and chilly. High: 47. Low: 34. 🚨 One thing to know This past week, a former Blue Valley Southwest swimmer made a name for

Happy Wednesday, Blue Valley! ☀️ Today’s forecast: Sunny and chilly. High: 47. Low: 34. 🚨 One thing to know This past week, a former Blue Valley Southwest swimmer made a name for


McLain’s Market opens newest JoCo location in southern Overland Park

McLain's Market Stanley

McLain’s Market has officially opened its newest Johnson County location, bringing its sandwiches and beloved baked goods further south. The popular Kansas City-based eatery celebrated the grand opening of its

McLain’s Market has officially opened its newest Johnson County location, bringing its sandwiches and beloved baked goods further south. The popular Kansas City-based eatery celebrated the grand opening of its


Ramps at U.S. 69 junction with I-435 closed again Tuesday night

Traffic on U.S. 69 Highway in Overland Park.

Motorists taking U.S. Highway 69 and I-435 in Overland Park will need to be aware of another night of ramp closures Tuesday. Multiple ramps at the well-traveled junction of I-435

Motorists taking U.S. Highway 69 and I-435 in Overland Park will need to be aware of another night of ramp closures Tuesday. Multiple ramps at the well-traveled junction of I-435


Kansas City café reopening in Johnson County with focus on sweets

A popular Kansas City eatery is counting down to its official rebrand and reopening in Johnson County. The Lemon Cake Bakery, which built up a loyal following operating for years

A popular Kansas City eatery is counting down to its official rebrand and reopening in Johnson County. The Lemon Cake Bakery, which built up a loyal following operating for years


New indoor climbing gym eyes Leawood spot on State Line

Leawood Rendezvous Climbing

A new type of indoor recreation appears to be on its way to Johnson County. The locally owned Rendezvous Climbing Gym hopes to open its doors in Leawood along State

A new type of indoor recreation appears to be on its way to Johnson County. The locally owned Rendezvous Climbing Gym hopes to open its doors in Leawood along State