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State Sen. Cindy Holscher announces run for governor

Overland Park · Overland Park

State Sen. Cindy Holscher announces run for governor

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Sen. Cindy Holscher is the first major Kansas Democrat to declare for the 2026 governor race, which has a filing deadline of June 2026.See the Story

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes Show Off Their Literal Strong Bond in Workout Video

Patrick Mahomes · Overland Park

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes Show Off Their Literal Strong Bond in Workout Video

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Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes—parents to Sterling, Bronze and Golden—flexed their strength in a new video of the NFL star and former soccer player’s workout routine See the Story

Theft at Lenexa QuikTrip leads to pursuit and standoff on Interstate 35

Theft · Johnson County

Theft at Lenexa QuikTrip leads to pursuit and standoff on Interstate 35

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Northbound I-35 was shut down before 67th Street in Johnson County, Kansas, Thursday night due to a large police presence.See the Story

Overland Park Replaces Pickleball?!?

The Golden Ghetto proves fickle as AN EVEN NEWER PASTIME takes hold amongst the quickly fading middle-class . . . Check-it: Read more at tonyskansascity.comOverland Park · Overland Park Read Article

Red Cross ordered for family of three displaced in Olathe housefire

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Olathe Fire Department says that the Red Cross is helping a family of three from Olathe today after their house was severely burned. ‘No Kings’ rally goers speak on demonstration: ‘Our voices matter’ OFD says that around 1:45 p.m. Saturday, June 14, crews were called to the home near Lincoln Street and 126th Street. It took crews around 20 minutes to get the fire under control. However, the home was still severely d…Red Cross · Olathe Read Article

After 20 years, Flo Bellamy bids farewell to the Johnson County Community Center

If you’ve stepped inside the Johnson County Community Center at any point in the past 20 years, chances are you’ve met Flo Bellamy.Johnson County, Kansas · Johnson County Read Article

Christian Singles Over 40 Invited to Special Meet-Up in Greater Kansas City

Finding meaningful fellowship as a single Christian over 40 isn’t easy. Many believers in this stage of life report feeling isolated, even within their own church communities. “Church is for worship and guidance, which is vital, but often there aren’t extra social events for singles to connect,” says Erin Burroughs, CEO of GWIA (God’s Will In Action) and one of the event organizers. “We want to change that.” On Saturday, June 28, Christian MeetU…Shawnee, Kansas · Shawnee Read Article

Two men in ski masks steal cash from Olathe ATM, police say

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Olathe Police Department is searching for two suspects who got away with cash after robbing an ATM on Friday.Olathe · Olathe Read Article

FGCU star Evan Dempsey named 2025 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Florida Gulf Coast star Evan Dempsey has been named the 2025 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year, announced by the College Baseball Foundation. Dempsey was selected for the award after a standout season for the Eagles as both a right-handed pitcher and an outfielder. TheSports · Overland Park Read Article

Locally owned frozen yogurt shop Fifth & Emery opens in Lenexa

Since launching his newly independent frozen yogurt brand earlier this year, things have been quite busy for former Yogurtini franchisee Isaac Collins. His frozen yogurt shop, Fifth & Emery, has been in the full swing of expansion. A new location opened in Kansas City, Missouri, at the end of May, and another one is in […]Lenexa · Lenexa Read Article

Local obituaries from June 6-12

Nancy Boulton; Susan Salkover Bergman; William Richard “Bill” Norman; Harold Dean Bonawitz; Dianna Howland; Susan Marie Limer; Ralph Brightwell; Guiseppe “Joe” Antonio Betta; John Cannon Lutz; Marian K Smith; Kyle Richard Oddo; Douglas Stine; Rosalind “Rose” Irene Townsend; Sarah Farquhar; Carol Ione Withrow; Mark Einar Hermansen; Callom Jones V; Thomas L. Kincaid; William “Bill” Hughes; […]Johnson County, Kansas · Johnson County Read Article