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Walmart to Open $257M Beef Packing Facility in Olathe
Walmart · Olathe

Walmart to Open $257M Beef Packing Facility in Olathe

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Walmart launched its first case-ready beef facility in Kansas, boosting the supply chain for Angus beef to meet customer demand for quality and transparency.See the Story
'Fork in the Road': San Marcos Officials Eye Property Tax Rate Increase for 2026
Overland Park · Overland Park

'Fork in the Road': San Marcos Officials Eye Property Tax Rate Increase for 2026

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In its final workshop before an official budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year is brought forward in August, San Marcos City Council members provided city staff with guidance and direction amid a potential $3.1 million shortfall due to lower property and sales tax revenue.See the Story
Rep. Davids requests $3.9 million for city hall projects which Prairie Village claims no details exist - The Sentinel
Prairie Village · Prairie Village

Rep. Davids requests $3.9 million for city hall projects which Prairie Village claims no details exist - The Sentinel

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Calling it an “evolving project,” The City of Prairie Village claims it doesn’t have more than a general breakdown of costs for the $30 million “municipal complex project,” but Democrat U.S. Rep Sharice Davids, whose district includes Prairie Village, has requested millions in federal funds for the project. Davids asked Congress for a $3.9 million appropriation “to upgrade driveways, sidewalks and curbs, underground retention, drainage pipes, fe…See the Story

Nancy Jo (Killian) Tyson

Dec 17, 1951 – Jun 20, 2025 Nancy Jo (Killian) Tyson, 73, passed away, 20 June 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born in Dorrance, Kansas, to Harvey and Edith Viola (Lewis) Killian, on 17 December 1951. She was happily married to Alfred Eugene Tyson on July 22,1983 in Great Bend, Kansas where they lived for the entirety of their marriage. Nancy worked for many years caring for the retired Dominican Sisters. She was very dedicated to the si…Odessa, Missouri · OdessaSee the Story

VillageFest 2025 brings bubbles, face paintings and smiles

VillageFest 2025 featured smiles, bubbles and special community awards. The city of Prairie Village’s annual Independence Day celebration kicked off at 7:30 a.m. on Friday with a pancake breakfast and a recognition ceremony for residents earning community spirit awards. Here’s a look at VillageFest 2025 through the Post’s lens. (See VillageFest 2024 photos here.) Lisa Elsener, a Special Olympics Gold medalist, receives a 2025 community spirit aw…Paintings · Prairie VillageRead Article

SMSD News: It’s time for Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment

Whether you are brand new to the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) or already part of our community, we’re excited to welcome your child to a place where friendships are made, imaginations grow, and learning begins. Click here to enroll in Pre-K or Kindergarten in the SMSD! Pre-K in SMSD The Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program in SMSD helps four-year-olds build a strong foundation in learning and life. With caring teachers and engaging activit…Kansas, United States · KansasRead Article

Locally owned 87 Wine & Spirits now open in Lenexa

Over this past weekend when local barbecue mainstays celebrated their victories at the 43rd Great Lenexa BBQ Battle, a store down the street was having a celebration of its own. Locally owned 87 Wine & Spirits celebrated its grand opening on Friday with a wine and sushi tasting event. Even a few days in, owner Philip Jiang said the store had already become a fast favorite in the neighborhood. 87 Wine & Spirits opened at 14950 W. 87th St. The st…Lenexa · LenexaRead Article

Blue Valley's SWIDAC Soccer Field renamed to Rick Pribyl Field

The legacy of the late Rick Pribyl, a longtime soccer coach and teacher in the Blue Valley School District, lives on in the new name of the soccer field at Switzer District Athletic Complex. The Blue Valley Board of Education on June 9 approved the name change for the field near 135th Street and Switzer Road in honor of Pribyl, officially designating it Rick Pribyl Field. Pribyl was known for having a lasting impact on students and athletes that…Soccer · Overland ParkRead Article

Joseph Alvis Shelton Jr

July 12, 1934 — July 2, 2025 Shawnee Joseph Alvis Shelton, Jr., 90, of Shawnee, Kansas, returned to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 12, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, Joe was the son of the late Joseph Alvis Shelton, Sr., and Elma Ada (Miller) Shelton of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, Richard Allen “Rick” Shelton of Shawnee. Joe is survived …Shawnee, Kansas · ShawneeRead Article

Olathe City Manager Michael Wilkes to retire after 26 years

Michael Wilkes — the longest-serving Olathe city manager in the city’s history — announced his retirement after the first quarter of 2026 at Tuesday’s city council meeting. “(Councilmember) Marge (Vogt) and I were on the council 26 years ago, when we hired Michael,” said Mayor John Bacon. “It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long to me… At that time, we hoped he would play a key role in transforming our organization and community — and that he d…Olathe · OlatheRead Article

Answers unclear in fatal officer-involved shooting in Lenexa

Family members and friends are looking for answers in the case of a man who was shot and killed last month by Lenexa Police. In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 22, Jose Enrique Cartagena Chacon, 25, of Grandview, Missouri, was shot and killed after police officers responded to a call of a person with a gun at the Lenexa Crossing Apartments, 12445 W. 97th Terrace. At about 3 a.m., Lenexa Police arrived at the apartment complex and located…Lenexa · LenexaRead Article

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