PHOTOS: Golden Scoop accepts $10K donation at Overland Park tree lighting

Mayor Curt Skoog and community members celebrated the start of the holiday season with the tree lighting in Thompson Park.

The community raised $10,000 for the Golden Scoop as the local sweets shop prepares to expand and hire 50 SuperScoopers to staff the nonprofit’s second Overland Park location. The money

The community raised $10,000 for the Golden Scoop as the local sweets shop prepares to expand and hire 50 SuperScoopers to staff the nonprofit’s second Overland Park location. The money

Overland Park’s new Galleria 115 plan to bring more entertainment

Overland Park Galleria 115

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,

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

Saki 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

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

Bietigheim-Bissingen Park, Overland Park's sister city park, will feature a playground, a picnic area and a walking path.

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

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 backyard chickens

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

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

J.Crew Hawthorne

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

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

Stanley Square shops near 151st Street and U.S. Highway 69 will get a facelift and an expansion soon.

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

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

The proposed area for a new subdivision south of 183rd Street, off Metcalf Avenue.

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

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 in the Long House at the Overland Park Arboretum.

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

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

Thrift store takes over former Westlake Ace store in Overland Park

Hillcrest Thrift plans to move its retail shop from Lenexa to Overland Park next year.

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

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

As part of the last long-range park plan, Strang Park saw some improvements.

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

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

Overland Park native plants

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

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

Overland Park winning candidates from unofficial final results Tuesday, Nov. 7. From left to right and top to bottom are: Holly Grummert, Drew Mitrisin, Richard Borlaza, Greg Riess, Inas Younis and Chris Newlin.

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

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