TOPEKA A proposal to let school districts and state colleges designate employees who can carry concealed weapons, and another to expand the number of public buildings where concealed weapons are permitted, passed the Kansas House with broad support Thursday. Updated: Mar. 14, 2013 3:02 PM |Full Story
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A new, free public notification system lets Johnson County, Water One, and participating cities reach residents in case of emergencies like tornado evacuations or more minor trouble like water outages. Updated: Mar. 14, 2013 1:38 PM |Full Story
People will be able to go to Johnson County libraries later on Wednesdays starting next week and at some locations, even visit on Sundays as the library rolls back cuts it made last year. Updated: Mar. 14, 2013 2:50 PM |Full Story
In January, Olathe Police Sgt. Jeff Bragg was among 130 officers from around the world who helped carry the Flame of Hope torch for the opening of the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Updated: Mar. 11, 2013 12:48 PM |Full Story
Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland used his State of the City address last week to announce that a developer wants to build a new conference hotel in the city and to say that Olathe is in great shape. Updated: Mar. 11, 2013 12:48 PM |Full Story
Nearly 600 people tried out for roles with The Theatre in the Park during auditions held over two days last weekend at Blue Valley High School. Updated: Mar. 11, 2013 12:48 PM |Full Story
There are more parks. There are more trails. Soon, Olathe will have its first community center. And now a key player on the work is preparing to pass the baton. Updated: Feb. 28, 2013 8:53 AM |Full Story
Some middle school students might squirm at the thought of being silly on stage in front of hundreds of their classmates. Updated: Feb. 17, 2013 6:05 PM |Full Story
People who watch the Jewish Community Center’s rock musical about one family’s mental illness issues that opens tonight might leave with plenty to talk about. Updated: Feb. 7, 2013 11:55 AM |Full Story
For Bettie Harris, cutting and styling hair at her Westwood salon is second nature. After all, she’s been in the profession for 55 years. Updated: Jan. 31, 2013 12:23 PM |Full Story
Olathe is inching closer to having a new city auditor. Updated: Jan. 24, 2013 12:45 PM |Full Story
Founder of transitional hometo get MLK Living Legacy Award
Minister who started Freedom House, a resource center and transitional home for women, is being honored with MLK Living Legacy Award.
Just over a year ago, the last coat of paint was drying on the walls of Freedom House as the transitional women’s home prepared for its first occupants. Updated: Jan. 20, 2013 4:47 PM |Full Story
Dancing on Broadway — it’s nice work, if you can get it. Two young women from Johnson County have done just that in the same show. Updated: Jan. 10, 2013 12:37 PM |Full Story
Distributor of Overhead Door products is moving from North Kansas City to Olathe
Garage door distributor D.H. Pace, with 300 employees, will be crossing the state line.
D.H. Pace, a national distributor for Overhead Door products that employs 300 people locally, is moving from North Kansas City to Olathe and plans to occupy its new quarters by early 2014. Updated: Jan. 3, 2013 2:57 PM |Full Story
Three local theater professionals and two who are returning to the area they once called home will lead next summer’s productions at The Theatre in the Park. Updated: Dec. 27, 2012 12:40 PM |Full Story