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Colorado woman becomes Overland Park’s first police chief


Colorado woman becomes Overland Park’s first police chief

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – History was made in Overland Park on Tuesday when it was announced that the city has hired its first female police chief. According to a press release from the city of Overland Park, Doreen Jokerst has served as assistant vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police at the University […]

A fire forced the closure of a popular Johnson County restaurant over a year ago. It will finally reopen soon


A fire forced the closure of a popular Johnson County restaurant over a year ago. It will finally reopen soon

After being closed due to a fire over a year ago, Sheridan’s Unforked is set to reopen in Overland Park in April. “We are very excited to welcome everyone back to Overland Park – but in the meantime, customers can enjoy our Westwood and C“We can find our customers at Rown Center stores to satisfy […]

“Hallelujah!!!” After a fire, the restaurant in Johnson County was closed and finally reopened


A fire forced the closure of a popular Johnson County restaurant over a year ago. It will finally reopen soon

After being closed for a year and a half due to a fire, Sheridan’s Unforked in Overland Park is now open to customers again. The drive-thru at the location at 7337 W. 119th St. opened last week. The dining room will open in the next few weeks while employees are trained, said Courtney Sheridan LeCluyse, […]

Mint slivers, salted caramel, pistachio


Mint slivers, salted caramel, pistachio

Flying Cow Gelato and Annedore’s Fine Chocolates opened a new location in downtown Overland Park on Wednesday, the second such joint store in Johnson County. The store opened at 7321 W. 80th St. next to the Made in KC gift shop. The store in downtown Overland Park sells chocolate and ice cream. The first Flying […]

French bakery and cafe plans new location in Johnson County. 3 more in the pipeline


French bakery and cafe plans new location in Johnson County. 3 more in the pipeline

After finalizing plans to build its first location in the Kansas City area, international cafe Paris Baguette is now looking to open another location in Johnson County. The cafe and bakery have applied to build a location at 15895 Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park, city documents show. This embedded content is not available in your […]

French bakery and cafe plans new location in Johnson County. 3 more in the pipeline


French bakery and cafe plans new location in Johnson County. 3 more in the pipeline

After finalizing plans to build its first location in the Kansas City area, international cafe Paris Baguette is now looking to open another location in Johnson County. The cafe and bakery have applied to build a location at 15895 Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park, city documents show. This embedded content is not available in your […]

Overland Park City Council approves new apartment complex on 75th Street, Metcalf


Overland Park City Council approves new apartment complex on 75th Street, Metcalf

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – The Overland Park City Council voted 10-3 Monday night to approve a proposal for a new apartment complex in the city, despite concerns and a petition from dozens of neighbors. Thomas Thrift The vote was a continuation of an agenda item from the Aug. 5 council meeting that would have allowed […]

Overland Park City Council votes on proposal for new apartment complex


Overland Park City Council votes on proposal for new apartment complex

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas — Homeowners near 97th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park fear their backyards could soon become apartment complexes. The Overland Park City Council will vote on a proposal for a new 303-unit apartment complex at a meeting Monday night. Some neighbors expressed concerns about this development regarding privacy, traffic, noise and […]

Check out the $3.2 million Overland Park home with outdoor pool and 3 acres of land for sale


Check out the .2 million Overland Park home with outdoor pool and 3 acres of land for sale

A nine-bedroom, eight-bathroom home in Johnson County appeared on real estate website Zillow last week and has since been viewed nearly 2,000 times and saved dozens of times. The price? $3,175,000. Built in 1988, the home at 15525 Switzer Road in Overland Park sits on a 3.89-acre lot and is over 10,000 square feet. The […]

Former ‘Top Chef’ contestant to open dessert shop in a glass in Johnson County this summer


Former ‘Top Chef’ contestant to open dessert shop in a glass in Johnson County this summer

A dessert shop in a jar, Jars by Fabio Viviani, is opening its first Kansas City-area location in Overland Park this summer. According to Lane4 Property Group, the new store will replace the former Bing Box ice cream parlor at 4937 W. 119th St. in Hawthorne Plaza. Founded by Viviani – a two-time “Top Chef” […]