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Overland Park officials investigating house fire that left dog dead Overland Park Fire officials say they believe the fire began when a dog accidentally ignited a stove burner trying to get at treats.
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Nebraska-based Omaha Steaks unveils new Overland Park store The new Overland Park store serves as Omaha Steaks' return to Johnson County, after the brand's Leawood store closed in 2020.
07.08.2025 19:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Setsuko Bushnell December 12, 1930 – July 26, 2025 Setsuko Takayama Bushnell, 94, died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Hospice House in Olathe Kansas. Setsuko was born on December 12, 1930, to Shusho and Kamato Takayama in the village of Aha at the northern end of the island of Okinawa, Japan. She was the fourth of seven […]
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Lorene Elizabeth Giessenbier October 20, 1926 — August 4, 2025 Lenexa, Kansas Visitation Tuesday, August 12, 2025 11:00am – 12:00 pm (Central time) Johnson County Funeral Chapel 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210 Funeral Service Tuesday, August 12, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Central time) Johnson County Funeral Chapel 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210 Obituary […]
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Ronald Dale Wainscott January 30, 1934 — August 6, 2025 Spring Hill, Kansas Please check back for a complete obituary. Visitation Friday, August 15, 2025 5:00 – 7:00 pm (Central time) Johnson County Funeral Chapel 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210 Funeral Service Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 – 11:00 am (Central time) Johnson County Funeral Chapel […]
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Howard G. Lee July 15th, 1938 – July 13th, 2025 Howard G. Lee, 86, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 13th, 2025. Howard was born on July 15th, 1938, in Taft, CA. He grew up with parents Fred Tong Lee and Laura Sue Leong-Lee. He was the oldest of five siblings: brothers Roger (Nancy), Ken (Daphne), Fred (Jerelyn) and […]
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Kathleen Ann Voorhes October 23, 1962 — August 5, 2025 Shawnee Kathleen “Kathy” Voorhes, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on October 23, 1962, in Overland Park, Kansas, Kathy graced this world with kindness and warmth for 62 years. Kathy dedicated her life to nurturing her […]
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A lithium-ion battery failure caused a Fairway house fire. How to prevent it from happening in your home After a garage fire in Fairway, local fire officials warn that damaged or malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries can lead to fast-moving fires.
07.08.2025 16:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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2 candidates advance in Ward 1 seat race for Lenexa City Council Two candidates — the incumbent and the challenger — will face off in the general election for Lenexa City Council's Ward 1 seat.
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Your Insurance: When to add a young driver to your auto insurance policy Having a young driver in the household can be a very anxious time for parents. There’s a lot to worry about including keeping your child safe behind the wheel, which vehicle are they going to drive and the impact on your family finances. Some recent statistics below would be enough to scare any parent. In […]
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Gardner advances first phase of Clare Crossing residential and commercial project Gardner has advanced plans for the first phase of a new residential and commercial development proposed on the east side of Interstate 35. The Gardner City Council on Monday unanimously accepted terms for the first phase of a development agreement for a new 58-acre mixed-use benefit district for Clare Crossing. Located on the southeast corner […]
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Abortions in Kansas are up 200% from last year — Things have changed in the three years since Kansans voted to preserve the right to abortion in the state constitution, say local abortion rights advocates. The changes can be measured by the number of abortions Kansas providers performed. According to statistics presented at a Planned Parenthood Great Plains panel Tuesday, about 7,500 abortions were done […]
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Olathe police officer injured as suspects flee reported theft at Target An Olathe police officer has minor injuries after he was hit by part of a fleeing suspect’s vehicle on Wednesday evening. According to the department’s online calls for service log, officers were called to the 15300 block of W. 119th Street at 7:24 p.m. for a report of suspicious activity. “Officers were contacting theft suspects […]
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JCCC requiring adult ed students to show citizenship or immigration paperwork Johnson County Community College will require adult education students to prove U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status to comply with new federal rules.
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Local grocer Price Chopper closing an Overland Park store after 30+ years The grocery store will vacate its Overland Park space off 75th and Metcalf, after more than a decade there.
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The 3,000-acre Kill Creek Park area in western JoCo is getting a revamp The parks district is reimagining the Kill Creek Park area. Now, it wants to engage park visitors on what they want for the 3,000+ acres.
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Urban legend says the ‘Tonganoxie Split’ protects Kansas City from tornadoes. Is it real? A local weather phenomenon holds that the 6,100-person town of Tonganoxie, Kansas, can weaken and divide thunderstorms and tornadoes.
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'The need is constant' — Red Cross opens first KC-area blood donation center in OP In the wake of a need for more blood donors, the American Red Cross has opened its first fixed blood donation center in the Kansas City area.
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Gardner hosting community job fair this Thursday The Better Together Community Job Fair is returning to Gardner at the end of the week to connect local businesses with Gardner-area job seekers.
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Lenexa city councilmember born in Mexico asked to produce citizenship papers following anonymous call A Lenexa City councilmember announced she had her immigration status checked by the Lenexa Police Department after an anonymous person voiced concerns about it.
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Margaret "Peggy" Donnellan December 2, 1935 — July 26, 2025 Prairie Village, KS Margaret ‘Peggy’ O’Neil Donnellan was born December 2, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, to James Hugh and Helen Leacy O’Neil. She moved as an infant to Kansas City, MO, where she lived the remainder of her life. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in Prairie […]
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Donald "Don" R. Boniface Donald “Don” R. Boniface, 90, passed away on July 28, 2025 in Overland Park, Kansas Don was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Russell and Hazel Boniface on July 18, 1935. He grew up on “The Hill” and attended Southwest High School. After high school, Don went to the University of Missouri (“Mizzou”) on a […]
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Kenneth Deane Kluter Feb 05, 1941 – Jul 28, 2025 Kenneth Deane Kluter, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025. He is survived by his wife Patty, daughter Kenda Lopez (Hiram) of Double Oak, Texas, daughter Tricia Feuerborn of Leawood, Kansas, and daughter Keri Siegman (Scott) of Leawood, Kansas. Grandchildren, Taylor Siegman (Emily), Garrett Siegman (Kimberly), […]
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Elaine Victoria (Arnote) Ewy March 30, 1937-July 27, 2025 Elaine Victoria (Arnote) Ewy, beloved Mother and Grandmother, died July 27, 2025, in Merriam, Kansas. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” ~John Keats Our beautiful Elaine was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on March 30, 1937. Her childhood was spent traveling from state to state with her parents, […]
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Ceva Jean Andersen Jun 13, 1942 – Jul 23, 2025 About Her and Her history… Ceva Jean (Hanson) Andersen, born in Newman Grove, Nebraska on June 13, 1942 to the late Clifford and Clara Hanson, passed peacefully in the early morning of July 23, 2025 in Olathe, Kansas at the Villa St. Francis hospice at the age of […]
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Linda Kay Johnson Dec 30, 1942 – Jul 20, 2025 In Loving Memory Linda Kay Johnson, 82 of Overland Park, KS December 30, 1942 – July 20, 2025 On the Lord’s Day, July 20, 2025, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God was called home. Born December 30, 1942, in Independence Missouri, to John and […]
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Tammy Rieke March 4, 1962 – July 31, 2025 Beloved Wife, Mother, me-maw, Daughter, and Friend March 4, 1962 – July 31, 2025 Tammy Rieke, age 63, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away suddenly at KU Hospital in Kansas City. Born in Shawnee, Tammy lived a life full of compassion, kindness, and love for those around her. She […]
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Thomas P. Gibson April 3, 1946 — July 31, 2025 Overland Park, Kansas Tom Gibson passed on to glory July 31st, 2025. He leaves his wife of 52 years Karen (Ericksen) Gibson. His parents were Norman and Vida Fae Gibson. His siblings are Emily Nemick, Annell and Bob Bailey, Darrell and Debbie Gibson. His children are Tim and […]
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Lois Lorene Hanauer November 17, 1937 — July 23, 2025 Brentwood, Tennessee Lois Lorene Hanauer, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, in Brentwood, TN, at the age of 87. In 2021 Lois and George moved to Nashville, Tennessee from Prairie Village, Kansas to be near her daughter, Susan and family. She was a […]
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Thomas J. Columbi May 22, 1946 — July 16, 2025 Stilwell Thomas James Columbia was born on May 22, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to Parents Anthony and Grace Columbia. Tom grew up in Levittown, New York before moving to Kansas to attend college. While at Pittsburg State University Tom joined the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and graduated […]
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