Oct 13, 1931 — Sep 12, 2026 ***A Celebration of Life to honor Martin is planned for Sunday, October 11, 2026. The event will be from 2:00 – 4:00pm at the Dwight Cowles American Legion Post 0370, 7500 W 75th Street, Overland Park, KS 66204.*** Martin Fred Wollenberg, 94, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on […]

A recently fired Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy is out on bond after he was arrested and charged with rape last week. According to court records, Justin Patrick Ramirez, 44, of Spring Hill, worked as a Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy for 10 years before his arrest. The criminal complaint alleges that on Aug. 3, 2026, Ramirez […]

November 13, 1961 – September 22, 2026 Joseph Lee Grahovac, 64, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas passed away peacefully September 22nd, 2026 in hospice with family present at Twin Lakes in Flippin, Arkansas. Joe was born November 13th, 1961 in Gardner, Kansas to Pavao Thomas and Margaret Ailene Grahovac. Joe is preceded in passing by his […]

Jan 26, 1944 — Sep 12, 2026 Wayne Kenneth “Ken” Wright Jr., 82, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026. Ken was born January 26, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Wayne Kenneth Wright Sr. and Louise Annette (Olson) Wright. He was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and attended Washington High School, […]

Apr 28, 1931 — Sep 28, 2026 Merriam Paul Eugene Goff, 95 of Merriam, Kansas passed away September 28, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00am, Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Merriam Christian Church, followed by a memorial service at 11:00am. Paul will be laid to rest […]

While no decision has been made about a new Overland Park sales tax for parks, ballots could go out by mail early next year.

The Overland Park Republican, who served on the Blue Valley school board, talked with the Post about grade inflation and special education funding.

From coffee and custom lipgloss to fried chicken and children’s books, here’s what's new in Johnson County this month.

Only 17% of Americans rated the ethical standards of real estate agents as high or very high. Those numbers are uncomfortable to read.

A former Johnson County government employee was given jail time and probation for two counts of crimes against a child in 2024.

By David Markham More than 30 fall- and Halloween-themed programs are being offered by JCPRD this October, including many favorites. Returning favorites include: The Gary L. Haller Memorial Golf Tournament, Fablewood Forest, Haunted Tales Variety Show, Public Hayrides, Cars in the Park, JamBOOree, Mildale Farm Fall Fest, Lanesfield Historic Site Fall Open House, and more. […]

Pekarek oversaw the county's largest-ever construction projects, the Tomahawk and Nelson treatment plants, during her decade as general manager.

Roeland Park turns 75 this year, and we’ve been celebrating all year long. Rather than marking the occasion with just one big party, the City’s volunteer committees have filled 2026 with events, activities and projects that bring people together and showcase the many things that make Roeland Park special. From neighborhood gatherings and family activities […]

The Olathe Public Schools Board of Education is set to consider Thursday night whether to close six schools at the end of this school year.

With Hamilton on the ballot, the county election office says it's relocating Election Day voting sites at the church's Leawood and Olathe campuses.

The family of Deena Lou Hallier, of Merriam, KS, is saddened to announce her passing on September 19, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on May 15, 1960, in Wyandotte County, Kansas, Deena will be remembered for her independent spirit, her love of learning and creativity, and the strong connections she made with family […]

Democratic Congresswoman Sharice Davids' two challengers, Republican Eric Jenkins and Libertarian Steve Hohe, have agreed to the event on Oct. 13.

The new Olathe location is one of multiple anticipated openings for the Mediterranean eatery, which got its start in Wichita.

When people go for a walk in local parks later this year, they might happen upon four new bee habitats that are part of a new project by Johnson County Parks and Recreation.

The new children's bookstore, just off Johnson Drive and Nall Avenue, aims to open its doors by the end of November.

Dec 29, 1952 — Sep 26, 2026 Overland Park, Kansas Janet Ingle was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and a woman whose life was guided by a deep and unwavering faith in the Lord. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, caring heart, and the kindness she showed to everyone she met. Janet […]

Feb 13, 1934 — Sep 17, 2026 James V. Heaton, Sr. (Jim), 92 years old, of Shawnee, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2026. Jim was born February 13, 1934, at home with the assistance of a midwife. He was the second-born son of Edward Franklin Heaton and Grace Marie […]

Oct 12, 1935 — Sep 27, 2026 Lenexa Charles Anthony Lavery, 90, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on September 27, 2026. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00am, Monday, October 12, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in the Chapel, followed by a Mass at 10:30am. Please check back for a full obituary. Obituary published […]

Jan 29, 1946 — Sep 26, 2026 Lawrence Joseph Waldeier of Kansas City, Kansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the age of 80. He was born to Lawrence and Jeanette Waldeier in Maryville, Missouri on January 29, 1946. After graduating from Northwest Missouri State University, he began a career at Thompson-Hayward […]

Jun 17, 1933 — Sep 25, 2026 Overland Park Pritam Kaur passed away on September 25, 2026 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. Please CLICK HERE to watch a livestream of the service. Obituary published by Amos […]

Nearly 40 people came out to listen to candidates seeking to represent parts of Shawnee, Merriam, Lake Quivira and Bonner Springs in the Kansas Statehouse.

Dec 8, 1946 — Sep 20, 2026 Mission Edward Henry Minges Jr. passed away Sunday, Sept. 20 at his home in Mission, KS following a long illness. He was 79 years old. He was the author of both fiction and academic studies: The Amazon eight-part “Riversitting” series, an account of growing up in the latter […]

Oct 20, 1946 — Sep 18, 2026 Leawood Linda’s Life Story-A Legacy of Love. Linda Geraldine Sylvester was born October 20,1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to Lawrence and Charline Miller. She was their only daughter and had four brothers that she loved dearly, Cecil, Larry, Phil and Greg Miller. As a wonderful wife. John and […]

City leaders said residents' opposition left them little choice and pointed to a federal safety program as the next step.

In a newly introduced resolution, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids and Rep. Tom Cole, a Republican of Oklahoma, aim to honor Indian boarding school survivors.

The new Leawood restaurant aims to open at the site formerly occupied by Houlihan's at the Town Center Plaza.

A Johnson County Post forum for Kansas House candidates in northwestern Johnson County has been rescheduled. The forum featuring candidates in statehouse districts 14, 117 and 121 is now scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5, starting at 6 p.m. at Lenexa City Center Library. Those interested in attending can RSVP on our Facebook event page here.  […]

By Gabrielle Thompson At JCCC, student voices tell the story of our campus. Each month during the academic year, the JCCC Updates column will feature a story originally published in The Messenger, JCCC’s student newspaper, to share student-reported stories about the issues, events, and people shaping campus life with the Johnson County community. This article was written by […]

Despite negative feedback from residents, the Lenexa City Council voted to approve its 2027 budget with its ninth consecutive mill levy decrease.

November 10, 1931-September 23, 2026 Fred J. Burress, age 94, of Overland Park, KS, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at the KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Born on November 10, 1931 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Harriett Alice Johnson Burress and Tom Weston Burress, Fred lived a life defined by his love for […]

Aug 26, 1957 — Sep 25, 2026 Shawnee Robert “Rob” Wisland Holtz died on September 25, 2026, at Hemsley House of Lenexa in Lenexa, Kansas. He was 69 years old. His three daughters, Sarah Overbaugh, Lindsay Roberts, and Abbey O’Neil, were with him when he passed. His son, Michael, was regretfully unable to be there. […]

City officials said the event hearkened back to earlier street dances that used to occur along Johnson Drive in downtown Mission.

Oscar Sanchez-Corona describes conditions inside detention centers in Kansas, Louisiana and Texas before he was deported to Mexico.

On Friday night and Saturday, community members flocked to downtown Overland Park for the annual Fall Festival.

The Sunday night crash north of the Antioch bridge closed all northbound lanes of I-35 until early Monday morning, as Overland Park Police investigated.

What if Johnson County Library could be anything? Maybe it has a virtual reality learning lab, interactive projection walls or DIY creation corners. Maybe there’s a community garden or a teaching kitchen where neighbors gather to learn and cook. Maybe there’s even a slide connecting two floors. The possibilities are wide open, and the Library wants to hear what you imagine. The Library is refreshing its Comprehensive Library Master Plan, a […]

Jackson County, Missouri, prosecutors have charged a Johnson County Community College police officer with two sex crimes stemming from a September 2024 incident. In a news release, Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office Director of Communications Jazzlyn Johnson said Rodrigo Aldofo Sanchez-Flores, 27, has been charged with one count of first-degree rape and one count of first-degree […]

Olathe city council members have asked staff about eliminating design elements on major infrastructure projects in order to cut costs.

An Asian lifestyle brand appears to be preparing for a Johnson County debut. Japanese retailer EBISU has filed plans to open a new store in Overland Park, the brand’s first...

Federal Realty's proposal would use a 1% CID tax to help fund exterior updates. The city council discussed it but didn't vote.

Shawnee Mission West senior, Ada Knechtel, paints a positive picture when recalling her time in Audrey Gilroy’s Westridge Middle School art classroom. Gilroy, she says, has an extraordinary gift for making each student feel seen, valued, and capable. Audrey Gilroy, art teacher, was recently honored as a finalist for 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year […]

A Lenexa man was sentenced to about 7 years in prison for causing a fatal hit-and-run that killed an Olathe South High School student. 

James Michael “Mike” O’Grady; Susan Kathryn Parker; Glen Ernest Strecker; Debra “Deb” Wiggins; Pamela Clark; Barbara Ann Holmes; Florencia B. Meman; Dennis Ray Shaw; Jeffery Kendall; Jack Dennis Reeves; Wesley Dale Wright; John Alan Slater; Jenifer Nicole Longworth; Jim Linn; Dee Anna Knockemus; Robert James Nash; Barbara Gann; Lillian Irene Hyatt; Kerry Gentry; Donald “Don” […]

April 19, 1943 – September 18, 2026 Edward James “Ned” Holland, Jr., of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. Ned was born in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 1943, to Jane Murdock Holland and Edward James Holland. He grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, as the oldest of six children alongside […]

Feb 23, 1939 — Sep 21, 2026 Overland Park, Kansas Memorial Service Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 – 11:00 am (Central time) Johnson County Funeral Chapel 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210 Obituary published by Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens.