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After five years, KC area barbecue restaurant will close and move to Johnson County
Why is this barbecue restaurant moving to Johnson County? “A lot of our customers come from that way anyway, especially on weekends. It makes more sense to be where our customers are at.”
Kansas doctor’s license revoked in $16 million medical fraud schemes
OVERLAND PARK (KSNT) – A Kansas surgeon had his license to practice medicine revoked Tuesday after defrauding the federal government of millions in cash over the course of several years. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) issued a press release July 16 with their final order in the case of Gautam Jayaswal from […]
Prairie Village will take out some pickleball courts at Windsor Park
After months of back and forth, the city of Prairie Village will get rid of some of the pickleball courts at Windsor Park in an effort to respond to residents’ complaints about noise. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday voted 10-0 to resurface four of the six existing...
One of ‘best new bars’ in America is in downtown Shawnee, according to magazine
A popular Johnson County cocktail bar has earned a spot among one publication’s nationwide favorites. Food and entertaining magazine Bon Appétit highlighted downtown Shawnee’s Wild Child Libations on its recent list of the 11 best new bars across the country. The magazine praised Wild Child’s “extra” aesthetic...
Kansas City Zoo announces winning name for new baby giraffe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Zoo’s voting poll has concluded, and the new giraffe’s name has been chosen. “Willow” the Masai giraffe was born on June 30 at around 1:30 a.m. At birth, she weighed about 125 pounds and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Animals kenneled on KCK property rescued from heat; foster homes needed
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Dozens of animals are safe and out of the heat after crews rescued them from a property in Kansas City, Kan., Monday afternoon. Now, 21 dogs are looking for new homes after being found living in poor conditions and dangerous heat. Animal control officers said...
Kansas Voter Guide: What’s on the ballot, what to know for Aug. 6 primary election
Where do the candidates on Kansas ballots stand on some of the biggest issues this election? Check out the 2024 KC Voter Guide, a collaboration between The Star and the KC Media Collective.
JoCo moving forward with hotel as new homeless shelter, wants cities to buy-in
After approving late last year a plan to spend $6 million in COVID relief funds to purchase the LaQuinta Inn at 95th Street and I-35 in Lenexa for a homeless shelter, the Johnson County Commission OK’d $60,000 as “seed money” to run the shelter for a year, and wants similar contributions from cities in the county.
This Weekend in Kansas City: July 19-21
There’s not a blank space on the calendar this weekend in Kansas City. Friday through Sunday, it’s wall to wall. Our Kansas City events calendar gives a fuller picture, but here are the highlights. Jamaican Jam. July 19. Lee’s Summit is a hotbed for reggae—we all know this....
As Living Costs Soar, Kansas City Pinches Pennies to Afford Rent and Mortgages
Supply and demand is not a foreign concept; High demand for a product with low supply means the product seller can mark up its prices. The need to buy out of necessity continues, which includes housing. Many recent studies have shown Kansas City Metro lacks the number of dwellings – rentals, and otherwise – to adequately house its citizens within city boundaries.
Hallmark brings Christmas early to Chiefs' Kingdom with new film
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hallmark film crews have descended on Kansas City, bringing an early Christmas to the Chiefs' Kingdom. The second day of filming for the new movie, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story," occurred at Arrowhead Stadium. Everyone from extras to KC Wolf was showing their excitement.
Exhibits at Shawnee's Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center help guests gain new perspectives
SHAWNEE, Okla. — A large part of what – and who – makes Shawnee special is the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, a tribe that has more than 35,000 members. Of those tribal members, 10,000 live in Oklahoma. A point of pride for both the tribe and the city of Shawnee is the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center.
Neighborhood Housing Crisis Escalates, Local Contractors Work to Provide Solutions
Home. A difficult concept to obtain for many — particularly within Kansas City limits. As Mortgage and rent payments climb, the number of accessible, secure and desirable residences plummet, which leaves individuals and families alike with less than ideal living conditions. While this disproportionate rent-cost to annual income is...
Bonner Springs approves request from Mattel Adventure Park developers
BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (KCTV) - Mattel Adventure Park takes a step closer to reality in Bonner Springs. Members of the city’s Planning Commission unanimously approved an amendment to change the city’s long-term land use plan for a property west of Kansas Speedway. The decision means the property will...
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