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PECULIAR, Mo. — The Peculiar City Administrator Mickey Ari wants a Buc-ee's in his town. Ary took to Facebook on Tuesday to ask residents for their help in campaigning to bring the mega-gas station to their city. Online records indicate that Buc-ee's is considering western Kansas City, Kansas, as...

FOX4 is learning more about a mass food contamination investigation at a Johnson County, Kansas restaurant.

PAOLA – Sunflower Elementary students enjoyed a neighborhood bike ride and learned about Type 1 diabetes during a special event in honor of National Bike to School Day. The event took place Wednesday, May 8, and it involved an assembly featuring guest speaker Kent Schnakenberg of Team Schnak Cycling. Schnakenberg talked about bicycle safety and the importance of Type 1 diabetes research.

OSAWATOMIE – Mothers and their daughters gathered for the annual Mother-Daughter Tea Party at the Osawatomie Senior Center. The celebration of mothers, a week before Mother’s Day, featured mothers, daughters, granddaughters and even great-granddaughters on Sunday, May 5.

A brewery and eatery offering “energetic vibes” is on its way to a growing northeast Johnson County development. Drake Development, the Kansas City-based company behind the Merriam Grand Station development, announced plans last week for Iowa-based brewery 30hop to open a new location at the site. 30hop will...

Title: Setting the Record Straight for Santa Barbara | Not a Culinary Desert | Hidden Gem Restaurants 1.⭐️ East Beach Tacos A cozy spot with outdoor seating. Their Mexican burritos 🌯 and tacos 🌮 are super authentic and such great value for money! 📍: 226 S Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 2.⭐️ The Black Sheep Located in Downtown, this French restaurant truly blends Asian, Italian, and French cuisines. The Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli is memorable and the portions are generous! 📍: 18 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 3.🥰 Toma Restaurant and Bar This Italian place is right across the street from the ocean. Enjoy delicious food while gazing at the sea—so romantic! Their Tuna Cones 🐟 and Gnocchi are signature dishes with ample portions. 📍: 324 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 4.🌟 Loquita A Michelin-rated restaurant, Loquita offers a comfy ambience and authentic Spanish cuisine. Their Mariscos seafood paella 🥘 is phenomenal, with a variety of dishes to choose from. Outdoor seating with heaters means you won’t get cold. 📍: 202 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 5. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company A seafood restaurant with fresh ingredients and a view of the waterfront. The Lobster Roll 🦞 is delicious and rich in flavor, and the Shrimp and Scallop Pasta 🦐🍝 with a special thick tomato sauce is unforgettable. Don’t miss their Creamy Clam Chowder. 📍: 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 6❤️: Lao Wang A super hidden gem next to UCSB—perfect for students craving Chinese. At Lao Wang, you can choose your own broth and three toppings for a satisfying hot pot experience. Great for those occasional cravings! 📍: 6530 Pardall Rd SUIT.B, Goleta, CA 93117.

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Sure, there are plenty of restaurants celebrating Cinco de Mayo. But Downtown Belton is celebrating in a big way. On May 5, from 4 to 10 pm, Mexican folk dancers, live band performances, Day of the Dead face painters, food and drink trucks, and vendors will take the celebration to Downtown Main Street.

It’s officially May, and Cinco de Mayo is coming up this Sunday. That means that when it comes to a celebratory meal or get-together, you may be on the lookout for some good tacos. Luckily, going into the weekend, Post readers have you covered. For this latest installment of...

Less than a month after opening their newest restaurant in Leawood, restaurateurs Penny and Doug Mufuka already have plans for another Johnson County eatery. On Thursday, the couple announced plans for a new Thai eatery — dubbed simply “Penny’s” — to open this summer in Prairie Village.

Raymore-Peculiar High School announces its upcoming production of the classic American family comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner. Performances of the show will be in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2; Friday, May 3; and Saturday, May 4; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5.

No matter how long you've been gardening, there will always be something new to learn...maybe you learned from a parent or grandparent, or your neighbor may have a new technique, and of course, experience is also its own teacher. This week, we'll talk about a few things worth considering, and which may help prove beneficial in your garden this year!