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Royals stadium at Aspiria would push T-Mobile out, company says The Royals picking Aspiria for its next ballpark would send T-Mobile, a large regional employer that's long called the campus home, packing.
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Tina Marie Cantrell Sunday, June 28th, 1964 – Friday, December 5th, 2025 Tina Marie Cantrell, 61, Gardner, Kansas passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m.-12 Noon Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, Kansas. Graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at […]
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Joyce Marie Kiper Thursday, January 6th, 1938 – Friday, December 5th, 2025 Joyce Marie Kiper, 87, Gardner, Kansas passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025 with a funeral service to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, Kansas. Interment […]
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David Jeffrey "Jeff" Swanson October 17, 1954 – December 4, 2025 David Jeffrey Swanson – known effortlessly, universally, and forever as Jeff – left this world on December 4, 2025, at home in Overland Park, Kansas, in the presence of his devoted wife, Sherri Swanson, and his daughter and pride of his life, Hannah Swanson. True to his lifelong […]
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Thomas Tindal Crouch, M.D. Sep 21, 1937 – Nov 30, 2025 Dr. Thomas “Tom” Tindal Crouch, a pioneer in the field of nephrology, passed away unexpectedly after a brief hospitalization at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City (KC), MO. Tom was born in Valdosta, GA. but spent his early years in Jasper, FL. before moving to the Broadmoor area […]
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Jeffery (Jeff) W. Fuller July 16, 1953 — November 24, 2025 Leawood Jeffery (Jeff) W. Fuller passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. Jeff was born in Bethlehem, PA, on July 16, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. and Margaret W. Fuller. He is survived by his sister, Susan F. Robin (Sidney) of Austin, […]
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Lawrence J. VanWalleghem July 31, 1935 — December 7, 2025 Leawood Larry J. VanWalleghem, 90, passed away at home on December 7, 2025. He was born July 31, 1935, in his parent’s home on 55th St. and Nieman in Shawnee, KS, now West Flanders Park. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol (Zahner), in 1956, and they had […]
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William Edward Renegar May 30, 1954 — December 1, 2025 Kansas City William Edward (Bill) Renegar was born May 30, 1954, middle child to Donna (Baier) and Calvin Renegar. He called Kansas City home, working for the Internal Revenue Service 30+ years. He made great friends in all walks of life, and enjoyed Chiefs and Royals games, travel […]
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Gardner Edgerton board votes to remove book 'Jesus Land' from high school library The high school librarian and a school board member-elect both decried the board's decision, saying they violated policy.
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Olathe-based barbecue enthusiast nabs international burger title For the second time, Dave Elliott has brought a burger-making victory from the World Food Championships back home with him to Johnson County.
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Olathe commission deals blow to townhome plan at 119th and Lone Elm The Olathe Planning Commission recommended denial of the 71 townhome project at 119th Street and Lone Elm Road.
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Overland Park felon pleads guilty after deputies found him with a machine gun An Overland Park man faces a potential 25-year sentence after pleading guilty in federal court to possessing a machine gun. 
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Clothing store Buckle coming to Overland Park's Bluhawk The new store at the Bluhawk shopping center in Overland Park would serve as Buckle's third store in Johnson County.
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A message from Johnson County Department of Health and Environment: Grocery shopping with your blood sugar in mind Grocery shopping can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to make healthy choices. With so many options, it’s easy to fill your cart with foods that taste good in the moment but don’t support balanced meals, something especially important for managing blood sugar. With a little planning, your cart can become a tool for staying energized […]
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Fairway moves ahead with new restaurant at long-vacant former Houlihan's The Fairway City Council on Monday approved a public incentive in the form of an additional 2% sales tax for American Fire, the restaurant replacing Houlihan's.
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Perry Mac Jones Perry Mac Jones, 85, passed away November 10, 2025, in Merriam, Kansas. Jones grew up in the small Northwestern Louisiana town of Mansfield. When he was 15, his family moved to Shreveport, LA. Perry honored his Southern upbringing with his love of cooking some of his favorite Cajun dishes including gumbo, red beans and rice, […]
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Gail Vernon Howard Tuesday, August 25th, 1936 – Thursday, December 4th, 2025 Gail V. Howard, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Gail was born on August 25th, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas to Orville Clarence Howard and Anna Marie (Shineman) Howard. He grew […]
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David Lee Gieringer Wednesday, November 7th, 1962 – Monday, December 1st, 2025 David Lee Gieringer, 63, Spring Hill, Kansas passed away at his home on Monday, December 1, 2025. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, Kansas. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 […]
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William Vernon "Bill" Nevius Saturday, November 21st, 1931 – Sunday, November 30th, 2025 Bill Nevius, 94, passed away on November 30, 2025. There will be a private graveside service at Spring Hill Cemetery at a future date. William V Nevius was born November 21, 1931 to Samuel and Mary (LaRosh) Nevius on their farmstead southeast of Spring Hill, Kansas. […]
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Marcine Janice "Marcy" Beyer (Schmale) Wednesday, October 9th, 1940 – Sunday, November 30th, 2025 Marcine Janice (Schmale) Beyer, 85, Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Marcy was born on October 9, 1940 in Clay Center, Kansas to the parents of Harvey Schmale and Vera (Berggren) Schmale. Marcy was raised on her family farm in Clifton, Kansas. […]
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James "Bobby" Barnhart Tuesday, May 3rd, 1960 – Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 James Robert “Bobby” Barnhart, age 65, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the University of Kansas Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, on May 3, 1960, Bobby was the beloved son of the late James […]
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Ronald Henry "Butch" Niehaus Tuesday, July 21st, 1942 – Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 Ronald “Butch” Henry Niehaus, 83, Gardner, Kansas passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Olathe Hospice House. Private family service. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com Butch was born on July 21, 1942, in Carroll, Iowa to Jack Niehaus and Ardella (Kasperbauer) Niehaus. He graduated in […]
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Rebecca "Becky" Sue Stratton (Lehman) Monday, January 9th, 1956 – Monday, November 17th, 2025 Rebecca (Becky) Sue Stratton (Lehman), 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of November 17, 2025. Becky made her home in Kansas City, Missouri, with her beloved husband, Brent Stratton, whom she married in 1991 in Mission, Kansas. She graduated from Gardner High […]
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Jeanette A. O'Connor February 5, 1941 – November 30, 2025 Jeanette O’Connor, 84, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, Jeanette was the daughter of John A. Vogrin Jr. and Josephine E. Vogrin, the beloved sister of John A. Vogrin III, and the […]
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Joy A. Phillips December 7, 1930 – November 29, 2025 Joy A. (Dill) Phillips, 94, passed away on November 29, 2025 in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on December 7, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1948 where she was on the swimming team. She later went on and graduated from Kansas […]
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Mark Conner Petty May 29, 1961 — November 18, 2025 Overland Park, Kansas The Petty Family invites you to Celebrate The Life of Mark Petty 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025 John Knox Presbyterian Kirk Church 11430 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114 Mark Conner Petty, 64, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on November […]
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Joseph Eugene McMillian Joseph Eugene McMillian passed away peacefully on Dec 2, 2025, just two days after his 82nd birthday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leslie McMillian. Joe was born on November 30th, 1943 to Mary Rose Bordelon and Fred Marvin McMillian. He grew up in Armourdale, KS, raised by a single mother alongside his […]
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Painted crosswalks and a sculpture trail — Roeland Park public art master plan lays out 'vibrant' vision The city of Roeland Park's new public art master plan calls for vibrant and inclusive additions to its collection in unexpected ways.
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Leaf blowers create seasonal racket in Johnson County, but they likely aren’t going anywhere Actress Cate Blanchett calls them “everything that is wrong with the human race,” and says they “should be eradicated from the face of the earth.” Comedic actor Ricky Gervais also hates them, per an October story in The Guardian, as do actors Danny DeVito and Hugh Grant. So maybe it’s unsurprising that California, home to […]
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New mini-golf venue Tap Ins opens this week in Overland Park After much anticipation, a new mini-golf venue will officially open for its first rounds this week. Tap Ins at the Greenhouse officially opens Tuesday, offering mini golf and other forms...
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