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Your Library: Resources to honor Native American Heritage Month
Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month to honor the histories, languages and cultures of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Island communities. The month recognizes the lasting contributions of Native peoples to our nation’s story. A brief history and a Kansas connection In the early 1900s, Dr. Arthur Caswell Parker, a Cattaraugus […]
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Defending champs Gardner Edgerton rally to top SM Northwest 49-42 in playoffs
The victory was Gardner Edgerton's fourth straight sectional trophy and propels the Trailblazers to a Class 6A sub-state matchup with Olathe Northwest.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Overland Park homeowner's new pickleball court is legal. Neighbors ask if it should be.
Neighbors living around 67th Street and Santa Fe Drive in northern Overland Park are worried about the impact of a side-yard pickleball court.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Olathe-based Brown Suga expanding with new Leawood shop
Family-owned cookie shop Brown Suga aims to be up and running in the new Park Place shop in Leawood in February.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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SMSD News: Celebrating American Education Week – Because Kids
November 17–21, 2025 Every November, schools and communities across the country come together to celebrate American Education Week. It is a time to honor the people who make public education...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Amazon Prime Air drones to take flight in Shawnee soon
Delivery drones for Amazon will soon be taking to the skies in parts of Shawnee as part of a program launching across the U.S.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Diner chain Denny's shutters its Merriam location
South Carolina-based Denny’s recently closed its Merriam location, one of its only remaining two in Johnson County.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Local obituaries from Nov. 7-13
Blake Le Donovan Brown; Paul Callaghan Steinberg; Kimberly (Kim) Simpson; Thomas “Tom” John Johnston; Nazar Goro; Francis “Frank” L. Lavery; Norma Jean McCloud; Anne Marie Flynn; Glenn M. Read; Anne Victor Lopez; Lisa Ann Everhart; Glenda Dee Brocker; John Joseph Farrell; Lee Willard Craig; James “Jim” Patrick Veasley; Charles L. “Chuck” Jasper; Judith “Judy” M. […]
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November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Blue Valley School Buzz: Blue Valley Southwest wins state soccer
Congratulations to Blue Valley Southwest Boys Soccer on winning the 5A state championship, the team’s second straight state title! We’re so proud of these exceptional student-athletes and coaches for all their hard work. Excellent job, Timberwolves!
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November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Housing shortages persist across Johnson County. Here's what some cities and groups are doing about it.
Editor’s note: This story is the final of a four-part series about housing challenges in Johnson County. Read our first part introducing the county’s housing shortage here. Read our second...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Johnson County makes election results official — Here are the races that were closest
Johnson County’s vote totals for this year’s municipal and school elections were certified Thursday and with the exception of the race for Spring Hill mayor there were no upsets or changes from the unofficial final results posted last Tuesday on election night. A few races in western and southwestern Johnson County were close, but once […]
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November 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Gardner Edgerton school board candidate who moved out of area won election but won't accept the seat
Keith Davenport moved out the member area he sought to represent on the Gardner Edgerton school board and said he would only serve if he won 60% of the vote.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Long-planned development is 'transformational' for Roeland Park. When will it open?
Two years after approving the project, the city celebrated a ground breaking for the redevelopment of the former pool site known as The Rocks.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Blake Le Donovan Brown
Friday, September 11th, 1992 – Saturday, November 8th, 2025 Blake Le Donovan Brown, 33, Spring Hill, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 6:00 p.m. at Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, Kansas. Memorial […]
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November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Paul Callaghan Steinberg
Paul Callaghan Steinberg, 78, passed on November 1, 2025, with family and friends by his side. Diagnosed a few months earlier with a lung condition, Paul bravely faced this unexpected illness with the same calm strength, resilience, and kindness that defined his life. Because the illness progressed quickly, many were unaware of it and are […]
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November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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New Pakistani restaurant Tandoori Grill opens in Lenexa
New locally-owned Pakistani restaurant Tandoori Grill officially opened its doors off 87th Street in Lenexa last month.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Kimberly (Kim) Simpson
June 6, 1971 — November 11, 2025 Leawood Please check back at a later date for a full obituary and service schedule. Obituary published by Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Thomas "Tom" John Johnston
July 9th, 1961 – November 9th, 2025 Tom Johnston, 64, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully after a full and well-lived life. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up with a big heart, a quick wit, and an incredible sense of direction — both on a map and in life. Tom […]
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November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Nazar Goro
February 14, 1963 — November 12, 2025 Lee’s Summit Nazar Polus Goro passed away surrounded by his loved ones on November 12, 2025 at the age of 62. Please check back soon for an obituary from the family. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Amos […]
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November 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Francis "Frank" L. Lavery
April 21, 1938 — November 11, 2025 Shawnee Francis (Frank) L. Lavery was born on April 21, 1938, in KCK to Charles William and Cecilia Marie (Lillig) Lavery. He joined siblings Shirley, Ed, Chuck and Bob at the home and was later joined by Ralph, Paul, Margaret Mary, Mel and Theresa. Frank attended Our Lady […]
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November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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New Mexico man sentenced to 50+ years for Olathe murder
A New Mexico man will spend more than 51 years in prison for the 2023 murder of a Gardner woman at a hotel. 
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November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Downtown renewal, Olathe's future, a new post office — Top takeaways from mayor's State of the City 5 takeaways from Olathe Mayor John Bacon's State of the City address
Bacon highlighted a new post office, updates to the downtown area and an entertainment district as top priorities for the city.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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With pickleball 'alive and well' in JoCo, Leawood wants to add more courts
The 12 pickleball courts at the Leawood’s City Park have been popular enough that additional courts may be in the offing.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Neighbor opposition can be a barrier to housing development, officials say
The force of neighborhood opposition has stalled or killed housing projects, harming efforts to address Johnson County’s housing shortage.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Johnson County Good News: Deanna Rose supervisor celebrates long career
Here's where various forms of good news have popped up recently throughout different parts of Johnson County.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM