Two construction projects that have long been in the works for Overland Park — a fence replacement at Westlinks golf course and a bike/pedestrian trail along 91st Street — are
Some Overland Park residents unhappy with makeup of special group that will look at chip seal
A history of problems with chip seal road resurfacing in one Overland Park ward has some residents second-guessing the makeup of the city’s new infrastructure advisory group. Councilmember Faris Farassati
Overland Park’s bulky item pickup program could see major changes in future — here’s why
Sine 1988, Overland Park has offered residents a bulky item collection event to provide an opportunity to dispose of large items, such as furniture and appliances not collected by weekly
Overland Park may soon acquire this small cemetery established in the 1860s — here’s why
The city of Overland Park may soon file a “friendly” lawsuit with the aim of taking over a small private cemetery at the owner’s request. The city was approached by
Overland Park could see electronic scooters starting this spring with proposed pilot program
Motorized scooters are one step closer to making their way from downtown Kansas City to the Overland Park area. At their Wednesday meeting, the city council’s Public Works Committee recommended
Overland Park small businesses could soon have access to $3M round of federal COVID-19 relief
Small businesses in Overland Park are one step closer to receiving federal pandemic relief funds that are aimed at helping them keep their doors open while the economic impacts of
Metcalf 108 developers ditch idea for office building, ask Overland Park to help finance apartments instead
After three years of trying, developers for the Metcalf 108 project near Interstate 435 have been unable to find any tenants for their proposed office building. Now they are asking
Aspiria, located on former Sprint campus, introduces RideKC bike share program
Members of the community will now be able to get around the developing Aspiria grounds on two wheels after RideKC announced implementation of a new bike share program on the
Overland Park Police create new mental health crisis unit — here’s how its response could be different
The new mental health unit of the Overland Park Police Department will make its debut next year with toned-down uniforms, plain black vehicles and a therapy dog — all intended
Jason Sudeikis Day in Overland Park honors homegrown star and ‘Ted Lasso’ creator
Johnson Countians don’t need an official reason to brag on homegrown Hollywood star Jason Sudeikis, but now they have one in Overland Park. The city has declared Monday, Oct. 18,
Overland Park will retake bids for new animal shelter contract after residents raise ‘no kill’ concerns
A plan to change Overland Park’s animal shelter contract from Great Plains SPCA to the Wycliff Animal Clinic got so much angry pushback from residents and feedback from some councilmembers
Overland Park considers plan to remake busy College Boulevard corridor into pedestrian-friendly ‘destination’
A linear park, pond side water features, intergenerational playground and signature pedestrian bridge are some of the ideas being considered in Overland Park’s efforts to reimagine the traffic-heavy College Boulevard
These 10 Johnson County bridges are ‘structurally deficient’ and in need of repairs, report finds
Hundreds of bridges in Kansas’ Third Congressional District are in need of repair, according to a new report from Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids’ office. That includes at least 10 bridges
Overland Park Marriott hotel undergoing $16 million facelift — here’s what’s changing
The Marriott Kansas City Overland Park is currently undergoing a $16 million renovation. Located at 108000 Metcalf Avenue, the prominent hotel which was built in 1982 will soon see improvements
Overland Park homeowner faces gunfire after confronting suspects trying to break into vehicle, police say
Overland Park Police are searching for a vehicle linked to an alleged incident that occurred early Tuesday morning in which a homeowner was shot at as he confronted suspects trying