While Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick’s sphere of influence is dryly — and fondly — referred to as “Raymerricka,” it connotes an image in the statehouse of the Johnson Countian’s conservative leanings and his ability to build a life for himself out of poverty.
While Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick’s sphere of influence is dryly — and fondly — referred to as “Raymerricka,” it connotes an image in the statehouse of the Johnson Countian’s conservative leanings and his ability to build a life for himself out of poverty.
The fate of a few beloved neighborhood pools in Overland Park is one step closer to being sealed.
Twenty years ago the Olathe School District and Emporia State University began a partnership that has changed the way students majoring in elementary education learn to become teachers.
Plot is located on the grounds of Johnson County Health Department in Olathe.
Shawnee Mission Medical Center said it has purchased a new cleaning system that uses ultraviolet light technology to eliminate bacteria as part of its effort to reduce the rate of hospital-associated infections.
Earnest parents who know the Shawnee Mission School District’s strong history are watching, wondering if it can continue pushing state performance higher, and continue to drive more students into Advanced Placement courses, international baccalaureate programming and dual-credit college courses.
Any inkling of cool I ever had is gone. Totally gone. How did this happen?
Maybe it’s time we parents start spending a bit more energy on ourselves and our communities and a bit less energy on you.
The Olathe East High School girls' track team has won the last five Kansas Class 6A state championships, and the Hawks sure looked ready for a run at title No. 6 during the regional meet last Friday at the Olathe District Activity Center.
The Shawnee Mission East girls' swimming and diving team made it four straight Kansas Class 6A state championships last Saturday in Topeka.
From dinosaurs to dogs and ponies, Johnson County is home to plenty of fun.
Dinnertime conversation gives us a chance to think about our accomplishments
