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Johnson County leaders moving forward on homeless services center
Johnson County leaders are moving closer towards a year-round, 24/7 homeless services center in Lenexa, Kan. The Board of County Commissioners Chairman Mike Kelly executed an assignment agreement with reStart Inc., the recommended operator of the proposed center.
Mission latest JoCo city to consider stricter short-term rental rules
The city of Mission may limit how many short-term rental licenses can be issued to a single owner. It’s the latest Johnson County city to consider regulations on short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos. The Mission City Council during a Wednesday work session expressed support for restricting how many...
Fairway family displaced after storm knocks tree onto home
FAIRWAY, Kan. (KCTV 5) - A family in Fairway, KS says they are ok after a storm blew through their area and caused a massive tree to come crashing down on their home Thursday. Estimated winds around the time the tree fell were between 50 and 60 mph. The family will be looking to live elsewhere while the tree is removed and the damage to their home is repaired.
Your Library: Last chance for early bird tickets to Library Lets Loose
Now in its 9th year, Library Lets Loose is your one-night-only opportunity to “let loose” for an evening at the Johnson County Library. This festive, lively, after-hours celebration and fundraiser is perfect for Library Lovers. Library Lets Loose, Johnson County Library Foundation’s signature event, will be held on September 21, 2024, so mark your calendars and don’t miss your chance to save with early-bird tickets available now until August 3, so get your tickets today.
Roe Avenue Road Closures August 5 – 11
Beginning Monday, August 5, the City of Mission will begin stormwater pipe replacement that will cause the closure of Roe Avenue from Johnson Drive to 59th Terrace. This work will be completed by August 11th and is part of the larger Roe Ave Pavement Rehabilitation Project from Johnson Dr to 63rd Street. Drivers are advised to plan alternative routes during the construction period. Southbound traffic will need to utilize Johnson Dr and northbound traffic will need to utilize 60th Street to avoid the closure. Please see the traffic control map for additional details.
Datebook: Christmas in July Connection Fair; Social Media Happy Hour Workshop
Christmas in July: The Connection Fair, hosted by Urban Community Connections | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kansas City | Free. Protecting and Growing Your Small- to Medium-Sized Business, hosted by SCORE | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free. Women in Development Summer Social, hosted by the Kansas City Area Development...
Overland Park earmarks funds for sidewalk replacement in these 2 neighborhoods
Overland Park is planning to replace the sidewalks in two neighborhoods this year in the city’s northern half. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council Public Works Committee voted 6-0 in favor of using federal Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for the removal and replacement of the sidewalks in the neighborhoods.
Overland Park to add more EV chargers at these 5 public facilities
Overland Park plans to use federal funds to help cover the cost of adding more electric vehicle charging stations at more public facilities. On Wednesday, the Overland Park City Council’s Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to recommend approval of an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation to purchase the EV charging equipment for nearly $300,000.
1964 Civil Rights Act, 60 years later: A Kansas woman's journey from segregation to equality
MERRIAM, Kan. — This month marks 60 years since a landmark moment in American history. It was in July 1964 that President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, banning discrimination in schools and public places. Seventy-five years ago in the town of South Park, Kansas, which is now...
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