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Olathe Library issues staff guidance for if ICE agents show up at branches johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Here’s what Olathe library staff will do if ICE enters a branch

The policy, created amid reports of heightened ICE activity in Olathe, emphasizes patron privacy and tells staff to not interfere or record federal agents.

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Party planetarium? Spring Hill lavender farm unveils immersive 'Violet Vault' johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Spring Hill lavender farm unveils immersive 'Violet Vault'

Purple Meadows Lavender Farm's Violet Vault in Spring Hill is a 360-degree dome that aims to immerse patrons in nature scenes projected onto its ceiling.

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Check out these JoCo business openings and closings for February and what else is coming soon johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

What JoCo businesses opened and closed, and what is coming soon

A Leawood speakeasy and a local clothier selling KC pride in downtown Overland Park were some of February's openings in Johnson County.

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Man shot into parents' Shawnee home before standoff in Overland Park, affidavit says johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Affidavit details hours leading up to Overland Park standoff

The suspect, Andrew McCann, was taken into custody without incident after an hours-long standoff on Feb. 15 at a home investigators say is owned by his aunt.

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Local obituaries from Feb. 20-26 johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Local obituaries from Feb. 20-26

Peck Kam Wolf; Jerry Eichelberger; Martha Mae Wilson; Lauren Michele Bogucki; Sharon Dee (Provost) Redeker; Carol Gene Jeter; Irvine Craig; Michael Alan Moo ...

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Transgender Kansans' IDs became invalid overnight, causing confusion and panic johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Trans Kansans' IDs are now invalid, causing confusion and panic

The ID changes are required by a new law that also regulates which bathrooms transgender people in Kansas are allowed to use.

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Ex-students' lawsuits say USD 232 failed to protect them from former teacher's abuse johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Ex-students sue, saying USD 232 failed to protect them from abuse

Keil Hileman was an award-winning history teacher at Monticello Trails Middle School before being convicted of sex crimes against students in 2024.

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Man who killed 2 Missouri deputies previously convicted for firing at JoCo deputy johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Man who killed 2 Missouri deputies previously convicted for firing at JoCo deputy

A man who shot and killed two Missouri sheriff's deputies previously had a conviction for shooting at a Johnson County Sheriff's deputy more than ...

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Affidavit says Leawood assisted living employees shot at each other inside facility's dining room johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Affidavit details shooting inside Leawood assisted living center

One man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in the shooting, which occurred early on the morning of Feb. 10 at The Healtcare Resort of Leawood.

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Clementine's Ice Cream debuted in JoCo last year. Now its adding 2nd shop in Lenexa johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Missouri-based Clementine's Ice Cream is coming to Lenexa

Later this year, Missouri-based Clementine's Ice Cream plans to open its second Johnson County location — this one at Lenexa City Center.

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Leawood lowers speed limit on busy Lee Boulevard in response to death of boy on scooter last year johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Leawood lowers speed limit on busy Lee Boulevard — Here's why

Leawood will lower the speed limit on Lee Boulevard from 35 to 30 miles per hour, after a 10-year-old boy was struck and killed riding an electric scooter.

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JoCo Library eyeing Prairie Village civic campus for new Corinth branch location johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

JoCo Library, PV talk moving Corinth branch to municipal campus

Johnson County Library and Prairie Village are in the early stages of discussing a new Corinth branch near city facilities.

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Locally owned Mexican grill will soon replace old Salty Iguana in Olathe johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Locally owned Agaves Mexican Grill opening soon in Olathe

Locally owned Agaves Mexican Grill is working toward an opening at the Ridgeview Marketplace shopping center in Olathe, with plans to open in March.

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Taylor-Made Homefront: With pre-inspections, the best offense is a good defense johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Taylor-Made Homefront: With pre-inspections, the best offense is a good defense

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team One of the most joyful moments for a seller is hearing the words, “You’re under contract.” The very next emotion? Fear. ...

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Roeland Park woman pleads no contest in drug death of woman and unborn child johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

JoCo woman pleads no contest in drug death of woman, unborn child

A Roeland Park woman pleaded no contest for her role in the accidental overdose death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.

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Caramels, chocolates, brittle and popcorn — new sweet shop debuting soon in Overland Park johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Caramel and chocolate shop Lorellie's opening in Overland Park

Chocolate and caramel shop Lorellie’s will unveil its first ever standalone brick-and-mortar shop in Overland Park in either March or April.

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Urban rivers like this one in Kansas City are polluted. But their fan groups are cleaning up johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Groups are cleaning up the Blue River, which starts in JoCo

Restoring woodlands and protecting undeveloped areas near the Blue River and its creeks are a few of the steps that could mitigate pollution and flooding.

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All SMSD buses will soon have A/C, real-time tracking with new bus company johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

All SMSD buses will soon have A/C, real-time tracking

The Shawnee Mission School District is ditching DS Bus Lines for a $21 million-per-year contract with a new company called Zum.

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Overland Park breaks ground on new police department training center johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Construction starts on new Overland Park police training center

The Overland Park Police Department is one step closer to having a true training center for its officers on the Sanders campus.

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Bishop Miege's new president has deep Johnson County roots johnsoncountypost.com/2026/0…

Archbishop appoints new president to Bishop Miege High School

Michael Riley, who has 13 years of experience in Catholic education, is the newly appointed president of Bishop Miege High School.

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