Johnson County Italian restaurant closes. ‘Thank you for the support’
An Overland Park Italian restaurant of three years has permanently closed — though its owners teased a hopeful future. Nico & Ana’s Italian Street Food has closed its location in the Fountains shopping center at 6541 W. 119th St. The restaurant announced its closure via social media a few days ago. “We would like to...
Midwest Winter Storm Alert: 40% Snow Chance Sunday Night-Tuesday Across Nebraska-Iowa-Kansas-Missouri
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – Drivers across the central Midwest should prepare now for slick highways by Sunday night as a developing winter system targets Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri with accumulating snow...
ICE arresting 19-year-old citizen in Olathe triggers U.S. Attorney review
In response to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations across Kansas, The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas said it is reviewing reports of interactions between federal agents and the public, including a recent incident in Johnson County. The attorney’s office said in a statement that it...
Lee’s Summit woman, 64, dies in Tuesday afternoon crash in southwest Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 64-year-old Lee’s Summit woman died in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in southwest Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says around 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, the woman was driving a 2017 Ford Escape on U.S. 54 Highway east of Preston, Missouri, when she lost control.
Chick-fil-A announces a new location in this Kansas City suburb
A new Chick-fil-A will open in Lee’s Summit on Thursday, according to a company news release. The new location, 1001 SW Jefferson St ., will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and offer various dining options including drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and a drive-thru lane for mobile...
The AWARD-WINNING BBQ Experience Everyone Is Talking About in Kansas City, MO
Q39 Midtown burst onto Kansas City’s scene in 2014, quickly claiming a top spot among BBQ lovers. This chef-driven spot at 1000 W 39th St blends wood-fired grilling with casual vibes, drawing crowds for its flavorful meats and sides. Award-winning BBQ has locals raving, with burnt ends and brisket...
Historic Black church in Parkville works to reopen its doors after years of renovations
— The walls of the Washington Chapel CME Church in Parkville, Missouri, hold more than a century of history. The region's only remaining historic Black church is working toward reopening its doors, and the community is rallying behind the effort. Washington Chapel, built by former slaves and college students in...
KCMO residents weigh in on multi-million dollar Swope Park improvement project
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A multi-million dollar improvement project at Swope Park is moving forward. Tuesday evening, an open house was held for people to share feedback about the project and renovations they would like to see at the park. During the open house, people filled out a survey...
Community steps up after cancer patient’s car stolen in KC
A Hutchinson, Kansas man battling cancer faces a new challenge after his car was stolen in Kansas City.
CJCFPD battles brush fire Tuesday night at Lake Remembrance in Blue Springs
The Central Jackson County Fire Protection District battled a large brush fire Tuesday night at Lake Remembrance in Blue Springs.
