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SMSD art teacher named Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist

Schools

An art teacher in the Shawnee Mission School District has been honored as a finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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KCK schools face federal lawsuit over transgender policies

Around town

A federal lawsuit involving Kansas City, Kansas schools has raised questions about whether Shawnee Mission or Olathe could face similar legal action.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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JCCC police officer charged with rape and sodomy

Police, fire and courts

A Johnson County Community College police officer has been charged with rape and sodomy, KMBC reported.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Undocumented Kansas students face higher tuition

Schools

Undocumented Kansas students face a tuition increase as questions remain about their future college costs.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 21, 2026

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Lee’s Summit police stop sharing Flock camera data

Police, fire and courts

Lee’s Summit police stopped sharing data from Flock cameras with other jurisdictions after community criticism.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 17, 2026

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Shawnee Mission tables East Antioch closure plan

Schools

The district also paused work on school-boundary changes connected to the East Antioch Elementary proposal.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 15, 2026

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Parents praise pause on East Antioch school changes

Around town

Shawnee Mission parents welcomed a pause involving a proposed East Antioch school closure and boundary changes.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 15, 2026

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JoCo DA Says Officer Was Justified in Target Shooting

Police, fire and courts

The Johnson County district attorney determined that an officer was justified in shooting a suspect during a burglary at a Target store.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 15, 2026

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DA declines charges in Prairie Village worker’s death

Housing and development

The district attorney declined to file criminal charges against the driver after a Prairie Village construction worker died.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 11, 2026

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Johnson County father detained by ICE and deported

Around town

A Johnson County father of two was detained by ICE in Lawrence and later deported, leaving his family reeling.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 10, 2026