Developers of Overland Park’s Galleria 115 development are looking to grow its entertainment and residential component. An updated development plan for the mixed-use development gained approval from Overland Park’s Finance,
Sushi and Chinese restaurant Saki opens in Overland Park
A restaurant serving Asian cuisine has moved operations from Kansas City, Missouri to Johnson County. Saki Asian Restaurant officially opened its doors to its new southern Overland Park digs at
New German sister city park in southern Overland Park gains key approval
A new park honoring Overland Park’s German sister city is a few steps closer to reality. On Monday, the Overland Park Planning Commission recommended approval of the park’s site plans
Overland Park set to permanently allow backyard chickens on some lots
Overland Park plans to permanently allow backyard chickens on smaller lots by baking its backyard chicken pilot program into city code. Last week, the Overland Park City Council Public Safety
J.Crew Factory opens new Overland Park discount store
Clothing retailer J.Crew has returned to Johnson County, roughly two years after leaving the area. The company recently opened a new J.Crew Factory store — J.Crew’s slightly discounted counterpart —in
Overland Park’s Stanley Square complex to expand, get facelift
The Stanley Square Shopping Center at the northwest corner of 151st Street and U.S. Highway 69 could see a facelift and an expansion. On Monday, the Overland Park Planning Commission
Plan for 39-home neighborhood in new area of Overland Park moves ahead
A recently annexed piece of property in southern Overland Park between U.S. 69 Highway and Metcalf Avenue could become a residential neighborhood with several acres of preserved green space. The
Divided city council approves alcohol sales at Overland Park arboretum cafe
Cafe Celeste, the new restaurant space in the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, will sell some alcoholic beverages alongside its menu. Last week, the Overland Park City Council voted
2 arrested, gunshot fired at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park
Two people are in police custody after trying to get away from officers after shoplifting inside Oak Park Mall on Sunday afternoon. Police were sent to the Oak Park Mall
Thrift store takes over former Westlake Ace store in Overland Park
Hillcrest Thrift intends to move its shop from Lenexa to the former Westlake Ace Hardware near College Boulevard and Quivira Road in Overland Park. The thrift store is part of
Overland Park is planning for the future of its parks system — How you can weigh in
Overland Park is paving the way for the future of its parks and recreation system. Called Playbook OP, the updated long-range plan currently under review will eventually identify future goals
JoCo Notes: Overland Park removes native plants from weed list
Happy Thursday, Blue Valley! ☀️Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny. High: 57. Low: 37. 🚨 One thing to know Overland Park residents can now have more native plants that have long been
Three Overland Park incumbents out as local elections shake up city council
Voters dealt blows to three Overland Park City Council incumbents seeking reelection on Tuesday, opting instead to select two newcomers and a former councilmember to represent them. Based on the
Bird pulls scooters and e-bikes from Overland Park
A couple of months ago, Bird Rides removed all of its scooters and e-bikes from Overland Park, the city says, citing a “lack of staffing.” First, Bird picked up all
HCA Midwest opens family, women’s health clinic in busy Overland Park shopping center
A new HCA Midwest Health medical plaza opened recently in the south Overland Park Corbin Park retail center at the corner of 138th Street and Metcalf Avenue. The new 30,000-square-foot