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Olathe health program is cutting risks and lowering costs

The City Council heard this week that that since Olathe partnered with the Wellness Innovations & Nursing Services in 2009, city employees have been losing weight, reducing their risk of serious diseases and filing fewer insurance claims. |Full Story

Lenexa plans for long construction headache at I-35 and 95th

Motorists who frequent the shopping areas around Interstate 35 and 95th Street in Lenexa have about a year left to enjoy the traffic flow as it is. Then, as construction season starts in 2014, the madness will begin. Updated: Apr. 11, 2013 1:03 PM |Full Story

Lenexa OKs bonds for project that worries Olathe neighbors

The Lenexa City Council approved $103 million in industrial revenue bonds to finance construction of the Lenexa Logistic Centre on the southwest corner of College and Renner boulevards. Some residents of Olathe, which abuts the site, are concerned about the noise, traffic and diesel fumes from trucks the center will bring into their neighborhood. Updated: Apr. 4, 2013 3:43 PM |Full Story

Overland Park knitter’s hat legacy will continue to keep Head Start kids warm

The red leather chair where 65-year-old Margie Kurogi sat is empty. Barely visible is the imprint left on the seat from the woman who occupied it for years. Updated: Mar. 21, 2013 10:00 AM |Full Story

City Council lays out priorities for next Olathe budget

Making citizens feel safe and developing long-term economic strategies are the top priorities that Olathe City Council members say should guide the city’s next budget, according to a survey released this week. Updated: Mar. 21, 2013 8:34 AM |Full Story

Olathe teen brings government experience to national stage

An Olathe girl who’s still too young to vote has earned a prestigious spot on the National League of Cities’ Youth, Education and Families Council. Updated: Mar. 21, 2013 9:42 AM |Full Story

Kansas House approves 3 gun rights measures

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

Emergency alerts enter a new era with Notify JoCo

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

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