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These Are the Best U.S. Cities to Raise a Family in 2024, Study Says
When it comes to raising a family, choosing the right city can feel like picking the perfect flavor of ice cream. Everyone has their favorite, but you want to make sure it’s a hit with everyone in your crew. So, if you’re looking to make a move, you’ll want to check out a recent study by Wallethub of the best and worst places to raise a family.
Leawood’s Church of the Resurrection expands into southern JoCo
A 166-year-old church in Spring Hill will be the future home of the newest branch of Resurrection United Methodist Church, already one of Johnson County’s biggest houses of worship. Cathy Bien, Public Relations and Special Projects Lead Director for Church of the Resurrection, says they hope to attract new...
Updated plan for vacant Prairie Village Macy’s may include public incentives
A developer may ask Prairie Village for public incentives to help remake the vacant Macy’s building at the Shops of Prairie Village. Next month, the Prairie Village Planning Commission is set to review an updated plan that reimagines the future of the building, which has sat vacant since Macy’s closed in January 2020.
31 animals rescued from 'deplorable conditions' in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY —The Kansas City Pet Project Animal Services Division rescued 31 animals from a property in historic northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri, where they were found living in deplorable conditions, according to a social media report. The animals—8 ducks, 6 roosters, 8 hens, 8 cats, and 1...
Johnson County opens a facility for kids in mental health crises
Pulling children out of a mental health crisis is tricky. Some have just run away from home while others are coming off a violent attack on a sibling or parent. They’re thinking impulsively, acting desperately and sometimes doing irrational things to change their situations. That can land them at the Johnson County Juvenile Intake and […] The post Johnson County opens a facility for kids in mental health crises appeared first on The Beacon.
Plan for nearly 700 new apartments in OP’s 135th Street corridor wins key approval
Nearly 700 apartments can now be built at the southeastern corner of Quivira Road and 135th Street in Overland Park. On Monday, the Overland Park City Council voted 11-1 to approve a rezoning for the apartment complex proposed by Q135 Development, LLC. The vote was enough to overcome a valid protest petition submitted by neighboring residents.
Lenexa Planning Commission explains opposition to Johnson County homeless center
LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - A day after an informational meeting was held in Johnson County, the Lenexa Planning Commission explained its reasons for opposition to the plan to bring a homeless services center to the area. The Lenexa Planning Commission acknowledged there’s a need for additional homeless services in Johnson...
After hitting snag, plan for apartments at 97th and Metcalf in Overland Park wins rezoning
After getting held up previously, a developer’s plans to build more than 300 apartments at the former site of the Metcalf South shopping center in Overland Park narrowly advanced Monday night. At its meeting, the Overland Park City Council voted 10-3 to approve the Thompson Thrift apartment proposal near...
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