Johnson County
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Big Streetcar Opening Ceremony After more than three years of pain and disruption, Kansas City’s new streetcar extension line finally opens this week, allowing passengers to ride all the way down to the Country Club Plaza and on to UMKC. A grand opening ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. on Friday at the new Plaza…
New Johnson County Sculpture Memorializes ‘Trail of Death’
It’s common for Aaron Squadroni to interact with people interested in his art. But usually it’s completed work in a gallery, not an unfinished piece near a lake. Squadroni, along with Leah Yellowbird, created Fire Keepers Circle, a new public artwork commemorating the Potawatomi Trail of Death. The piece is in Heritage Park in Olathe….
Johnson County Becomes Crucial Battleground in Election 2024
In Republican-dominated Kansas, Johnson County is increasingly seen as a toss-up by both Republicans and Democrats this election year.
Johnson County Scrambles to Distribute Federal Money for Affordable Housing
Johnson County housing officials are racing to distribute unspent federal COVID-19 dollars aimed at affordable housing for vulnerable individuals and families.
Good Faith Network Targets Homelessness and Mental Health
Aa newly formed interfaith network of 20 congregations is focusing on addressing homelessness and mental health in Johnson County.