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U.S. 69 work in south Overland Park to cause ramp closure this summer

U.S. Highway 69 closures

Drivers that frequently use the northbound 135th Street ramp on U.S. Highway 69 will experience some changes in their commute this summer. Starting in early June, the eastbound 135th Street

Drivers that frequently use the northbound 135th Street ramp on U.S. Highway 69 will experience some changes in their commute this summer. Starting in early June, the eastbound 135th Street


Cookie Co. brings jumbo cookies to south Overland Park

Overland Park Cookie Co.

California-based cookie chain Cookie Co. has officially opened its latest Johnson County location in south Overland Park. The shop held its grand opening this past Saturday at the still-growing Bluhawk

California-based cookie chain Cookie Co. has officially opened its latest Johnson County location in south Overland Park. The shop held its grand opening this past Saturday at the still-growing Bluhawk


Blue Valley School District searches for new board member after Bowers’ resignation

Blue Valley school board vacant seat

Following Vice President Kaety Bowers’ resignation earlier this month, the Blue Valley Board of Education is now beginning the process of filling her seat. This week, the Blue Valley School

Following Vice President Kaety Bowers’ resignation earlier this month, the Blue Valley Board of Education is now beginning the process of filling her seat. This week, the Blue Valley School


Overland Park Papa Keno’s back open under new management

Overland Park Papa Keno's

Papa Keno’s in southern Overland Park is officially back in business. The pizzeria at 14850 Metcalf Ave. officially reopened earlier this month with new staff and new management after temporarily

Papa Keno’s in southern Overland Park is officially back in business. The pizzeria at 14850 Metcalf Ave. officially reopened earlier this month with new staff and new management after temporarily


New brunch and lunch spot coming to Leawood

Leawood HomeGrown

HomeGrown Kitchen, a Wichita-based restaurant offering breakfast and lunch, is gearing up for its first Leawood opening. The eatery is set to open May 30, following approval of a final

HomeGrown Kitchen, a Wichita-based restaurant offering breakfast and lunch, is gearing up for its first Leawood opening. The eatery is set to open May 30, following approval of a final


Mr. Stinky Feet, beloved by generations of JoCo kids, is back with a milestone album

Mr. Stinky Feet

This year marks 25 years since children’s musician Jim Cosgrove officially became “Mr. Stinky Feet” on stage. And Cosgrove is celebrating that milestone anniversary this week with the release of

This year marks 25 years since children’s musician Jim Cosgrove officially became “Mr. Stinky Feet” on stage. And Cosgrove is celebrating that milestone anniversary this week with the release of


Bamboo Penny’s owners to open new seafood restaurant in Leawood

Leawood Aqua Penny's

A new restaurant offering a “reimagined” coastal seafood and an oyster bar is on its way to Leawood’s Park Place shopping area On Tuesday, the Leawood Planning Commission is set

A new restaurant offering a “reimagined” coastal seafood and an oyster bar is on its way to Leawood’s Park Place shopping area On Tuesday, the Leawood Planning Commission is set


‘Big Sonia’ Warshawski, Holocaust survivor and business icon, closes OP tailoring shop

Sonia Warshawki

Sonia Warshawski, a Holocaust survivor and businesswoman often known as “Big Sonia,” is closing her Overland Park tailoring business. Since 1989, customers at John’s Tailoring have been privy to all

Sonia Warshawski, a Holocaust survivor and businesswoman often known as “Big Sonia,” is closing her Overland Park tailoring business. Since 1989, customers at John’s Tailoring have been privy to all


Rakar Dumpling House now open in former Leawood Winstead’s

A new business doubling as a dumpling restaurant and antique furniture store has opened its doors in Leawood. Rakar Dumpling House in a former Winstead’s on 135th Street entered the

A new business doubling as a dumpling restaurant and antique furniture store has opened its doors in Leawood. Rakar Dumpling House in a former Winstead’s on 135th Street entered the



Blue Valley art teacher and cancer survivor surprised with Sporting KC’s ‘Samaritan’ honor

Robin Kingeter

When Robin Kingeter walked into her classroom at Harmony Middle School Thursday afternoon, she was met with a surprise. The art teacher and two-time cancer survivor earned the title of June’s Blue

When Robin Kingeter walked into her classroom at Harmony Middle School Thursday afternoon, she was met with a surprise. The art teacher and two-time cancer survivor earned the title of June’s Blue



Clinic that wants to ‘destigmatize’ mental health opening in Overland Park

Ellie Mental Health Overland Park

A new mental health clinic offering a range of therapy services will open soon in Overland Park. Minnesota-based startup Ellie Mental Health, which says it aims to “destigmatize mental health,”

A new mental health clinic offering a range of therapy services will open soon in Overland Park. Minnesota-based startup Ellie Mental Health, which says it aims to “destigmatize mental health,”


Valley Park Elementary cancels kindergarten enrollment for Chinese Immersion program

Chinese Immersion

Valley Park Elementary in Overland Park, one of the two Blue Valley schools that hosts the school district’s Chinese Immersion program, canceled kindergarten enrollment for this fall. In an email

Valley Park Elementary in Overland Park, one of the two Blue Valley schools that hosts the school district’s Chinese Immersion program, canceled kindergarten enrollment for this fall. In an email