City Of Overland Park: City Council Repeals Pit Bull Ban

After studying the breed-specific language in the City's dangerous animal ordinance this summer, the City Council voted last night to re ...

City Of Overland Park: Find Out How IT Infrastructure Specialist Tim Oswald Supports City Tech Needs

The spotlight is on City staff during the City of Overland Park's quarterly Staff Spotlight tweet-alongs. The City's newest tweet-along ...

City Of Overland Park: Overland Park Named A Money Mag Best Place To Live

Money magazine is on to something many in Overland Park have known for a while: Overland Park is one of the best places to live in the c ...

Overland Park-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In July: Feds

The Johnson County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

City Of Overland Park: Planning The Plan: The Economics Of Land Use

Residents who want to help plan future of Overland Park can watch a new session in a speaker series, focused on how land use affect fund ...

City Of Overland Park: Infrastructure Advisory Group Applications Open

The City of Overland Park is now taking applications for a new Infrastructure Advisory Group.

City Of Overland Park: Your Guide To Getting Around OP Without A Car

If you're thinking about ditching your car or truck, even if it's just for a dinner out or to run an errand, there are options to travel ...

Overland Park-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

City Of Overland Park: The Truth About Toxic Algae: How You Can Help Combat This Public Health Issue

Have you noticed green stuff in South Lake? Getting rid of it isn't as easy as scooping it out of the water. Toxic algal blooms are a ch ...

City Of Overland Park: Farmers' Market To Remain At Matt Ross Community Center Through 2021 Season

The Overland Park Farmers' Market will continue to operate an open-air, distanced, walk-up market in the Downtown Overland Park district ...

Johnson County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Overland Park residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Johnson County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

City Of Overland Park: Speaker Series Prepares You To Help Plan City's Future

Residents looking to learn more about planning for the future of Overland Park can now mark their schedules for several upcoming speaker ...

City Of Overland Park: Save Money On Your Building Permit When Incorporating Renewable Energy Options

Soon, you may see more renewable energy options in homes and apartments across Overland Park thanks to a new City program that encourage ...

Unemployment Rate Worsens In Overland Park Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Johnson County increased recently.

Johnson County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Overland Park area compares to Kansas for coronavirus vaccinations.

Overland Park Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Johnson County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Overland Park Area Compares In Internet Usage

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Kansas Man Battling Terminal Cancer Released From Lansing Prison

One of 105 ACLU of Kansas clients applying for clemency.

Kansas Looks to Loan Relief For Businesses With High Gas Bills

One company’s gas bill rose to 20 times its price from the month before.

Vilsack Keys In On Food Insecurity And Nutrition

U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack laid out goals to expand food insecurity and nutrition programs in the president’s budget.

Kansas To Become Nation’s HQ For Alternative Investment Trusts

State would dangle incentives for trusts, and use cash for rural development.

Political Wonks Offer Early Analysis Of Kansas Governor’s Race

Kelly faces big challenges, but Schmidt vs. Colyer may be very loud.

Six-State Fitness Clubs Aim Tax-Inequity Allegations At Nonprofit

Unpaid taxes, lawsuit, illegal gambling taint quest for property tax break.

Kansas faces $359 million Loss From PPP Loans

On heels of $285 million income tax cut, the House and Senate set stage for businesses to ‘double dip’ at taxpayer expense.

GOP Shifts Strategy From Election Lawsuits To Laws

Voting rights advocates issue warnings.

Unit Launched To Investigate Missing, Murdered Indigenous People

Interior Secretary Debra Haaland announced the Missing & Murdered Unit within the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services.

Senate Plan Moves Forward With Oversight Of Foster Care System

‘We’ve got to do something’

Kansas AG Joins Lawsuit To Break Chilling Effect On Tax Cuts

Question pivots on federal power to control indirect use of stimulus aid.

‘Down Payment’ On Climate Crisis With Rebuilding Infrastructure

The sprawling $2 trillion proposal President Joe Biden laid out includes significant spending to address climate change.

Kelly Issues Executive Orders Affirming Mask Mandate

Kansas Senate president views face-covering edict as April Fool’s joke.

As Kansans Struggle With Housing, Advocates Push For Safety Net

Kirk King was displaced from his residence and has spent the past year living in his van or at a nearby campground.

Federal Taxes In Johnson County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Kansas Senate Advances Bill Requiring Civics Test For High School

Sen. Pat Pettey raised concerns about requiring high schoolers to pass a 60-question civics test before they receive a diploma.

Biden To Unveil $2T Plan To Rebuild Infrastructure, Create Jobs

The infrastructure package will rebuild highways and bridges, along with funding programs for housing, broadband and schools.

House GOP Kills Off Another Medicaid Expansion Attempt

Chamber adopts ‘our-fiscal-policy-stinks’ motion for 2% budget cut.

Unemployment System Overhaul Bill Receives Initial Approval

Amendments spark debate over sanctity of committee work.

Dozens Of Members Of Congress Are Vaccinated, Some Still Hesitate

Members of Congress were among the first people in the U.S. to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

House Rams Through Pre-Emptive Decision To Derail New Mask Order

Democratic governor preparing to affirm face-covering directive.

Kansas Foster Care Provider To Repay $9.4M In Unused Tax Dollars

The announcement follows months of revelations about the depth of the Salina-based foster care provider’s financial troubles.