Regional Newsroom

Your one-stop shop for recent news releases from local governments in the MARC region.

May 9, 2008

Regional activities planned for Bike Month • MARC
City Manager hosts luncheon for high-achieving youth • Kansas City, Mo.
State Issues Emergency Suspension Of Day Care Home In Topeka • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
State Issues Emergency Suspension Of Day Care Home In Salina • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
The Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Of Greater Kansas City Kicks Off FIESTA KANSAS CITY • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
Sobriety Checkpoint results for April 25 - 26 • Lenexa, Kan.
Southern Johnson County citizens invited to give feedback that will develop better programs • MARC
Police looking for car burglar • Overland Park, Kan.

May 8, 2008

City opens Chouteau leaf and brush site Sunday for storm relief • Kansas City, Mo.
Join the Johnson County Library Summer Reading Club • Johnson County, Kan.
Authors to be featured at Johnson County Library • Johnson County, Kan.
KDHE Cites Facilities for Food or Lodging Regulatory Violations • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Adopt a pet, support Pet Pals at the Farmstead • Overland Park, Kan.

May 7, 2008

Clay County storm damage estimate nearing completion • Clay County, Mo.
Warrant Sweeps Now Full Time on the Internet • Johnson County, Kan.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
Take a trip to New England with the Liberty Travelers • Liberty, Mo.
Liberty Summer Band seeks musicians • Liberty, Mo.
Fiber Festival: Live Woolies to Woolens • Kansas State Historical Society
Between the lines; It's the high life for Miller • Overland Park, Kan.
Businesses will have opportunity to discuss recycling at “Landfilled” conversation • MARC
Eastbound I-435 Overnight Closures Scheduled for Weekend of May 16-18 in Johnson County • KDOT
American Idol contestant set to perform at Power & Light District • Kansas City, Mo.
New youth commission members to be sworn in May 8 • Kansas City, Mo.

May 6, 2008

School District to hold more public hearings on education reform issues • MARC
Kansas Historical Society Announces More Tax Credits for Historic Sites • Kansas State Historical Society
$12.9 million turf bid for soccer complex approved Monday night • Overland Park, Kan.
Council approves first TIF funding for retail redevelopment • Overland Park, Kan.

May 5, 2008

Library District lane closures • Kansas City, Mo.
KDHE Hosts 5th Annual Employee Health & Environmental Fair • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.

May 2, 2008

Tree limb yard to open May 10; City Council agenda and packet online • Liberty, Mo.
Safe Kids Buckle UP Event at Babies R Us • Johnson County, Kan.
Paper or plastic: Say you brought your own • Overland Park, Kan.
18th Annual Kansas Kids Fitness & Safety Day Held May 2 • Safe Kids Kansas
City Opening Drop-Off Depot for Storm Related Brush • Independence, Mo.
K-State pollution prevention workshop May 9 in Kansas City, Kan., will focus on improving local air quality • MARC
Johnson County encourages citizens to be prepared for Severe Weather • Johnson County, Kan.
Storm damages parts of Clay County; State of emergency declared by Presiding Commissioner • Clay County, Mo.
City addresses storm damage; offers targeted debris collection • Kansas City, Mo.
Jackson County Assessment Review Commission to Hold Public Hearing • Jackson County, Mo.
Parking time limit to change in front of City Hall beginning May 5 • Liberty, Mo.
Boyda Responds to Economic Concerns; Compiles Tip Sheet to Help Consumers Save Money • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Storm Cleanup Going Well • Independence, Mo.

May 1, 2008

Special Day Promotes Activity, Safety, and Nutrition • Safe Kids Kansas
Boyda to Conclude 2008 Congress on Your Corner Listening Tour • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Spring into warm weather without the police • Overland Park, Kan.
U.S. House Passes Resolution Honoring KU Men's NCAA Basketball Championship • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Bremby Honored with Public Administrator of the Year Award • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Prepare for severe weather now, before a disaster strikes • MARC
Bond Rating Improvement Continues in Olathe: S&P Upgrades Olathe's Bond Rating • Olathe, Kan.

April 30, 2008

Hobby Depot in Topeka Honored by Department of Defense and the 35th Military Police Company for Extraordinary Support of Persons Who Serve in the Kansas National Guard • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
City employees to be honored at public sector recognition ceremony • Kansas City, Mo.
Theme Days at Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site • Kansas State Historical Society
This Place Matters: May is National Preservation Month • Liberty, Mo.
Repair Work to Begin on Northbound I-435 Bridge Over Parallel Parkway in Wyandotte County • KDOT
Major thoroughfare closure begins Friday; Spring is finally here • Overland Park, Kan.
Eat, meet and learn at a gentlemen's breakfast and Civil War presentation • Liberty, Mo.
Stream Advisory Rescinded for Hog Creek in Leavenworth County • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Media Tours to Discuss Quality of Life Issues for Single Soldiers • Fort Leavenworth

April 29, 2008

Merriam Visitors Bureau announces student postcard design winner • Merriam, Kan.
KDHE to Hold Meeting on May 8 Regarding Proposed Expansion of Lime Sludge Monofill near De Soto • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
New Planning, Zoning Director takes helm for Clay County • Clay County, Mo.
Governor Sebelius, Hunter’s Hope Foundation Celebrate Expanded Newborn Screening in Kansas • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Join the City of Liberty for National Walk at Lunch Day • Liberty, Mo.
Metcalf to close Friday, reopen Monday • Overland Park, Kan.

April 28, 2008

Household Hazardous Waste collection scheduled in Garden City May 3 • MARC
27th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby • Jackson County, Mo.
Jackson County Parks and Recreation Summer Softball Leagues • Jackson County, Mo.
KDHE Promotes National Air Quality Awareness Week, April 28-May 2 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Kansas Kids Fitness & Safety Day 2008 • Safe Kids Kansas
Youth service day kicks off with Power and Light District pep rally • Kansas City, Mo.
National Safe Kids Week 2008 - 20th anniversary report by Safe Kids USA says accidental injury death rate of children 14 and under down by 45 percent since ‘87 • Safe Kids Kansas
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Sebelius; Hunter’s Hope Foundation Celebrate Expanded Newborn Screening in Kansas • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
Parks Department, IPL to Receive Awards at Arbor Day Ceremony • Independence, Mo.
Governor Sebelius; Hunter’s Hope Foundation Celebrate Expanded Newborn Screening in Kansas • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

April 25, 2008

103rd Street bridge, ramps to open • Overland Park, Kan.
Local responders attend homeland security training • MARC
Step up to the plate, join a softball team • Overland Park, Kan.

April 24, 2008

Reminder: Free Tree Trimming Seminar Tonight; April 28 City Council agenda available online • Liberty, Mo.
KDOT plans ramp closure for westbound I-435 to northbound and southbound I-35 • Lenexa, Kan.
Informational meeting planned for Santa Fe Trail Drive Reconstruction Project • Lenexa, Kan.
Lenexa police to conduct sobriety checks Friday, April 25 to Saturday, April 26 • Lenexa, Kan.
Liberty Travelers plan a trip to Omaha Zoo June 25 • Liberty, Mo.
Free Youth Fishing Clinics scheduled for Smithville Lake, Rocky Hollow Park • Clay County, Mo.

April 23, 2008

Liberty Travelers to visit lavender farm & rose garden • Liberty, Mo.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
City Council selects inspection areas for new program • Kansas City, Mo.
Pavement Repairs on M-291 (I-470) Bridge Deck Will Restrict Traffic, Close Ramps • Independence, Mo.
Northbound U.S. 69 to close at 135th Street Sunday • Overland Park, Kan.
Cleaning and keeping it green; CLO recycling center returning to downtown • Overland Park, Kan.
Water Festivals Mark Year-Round Commitment to Environmental Education • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Uninsured or underinsured? Regional coalition wants to help • MARC
Franklin to lead Water Services Executive Management Team • Kansas City, Mo.

April 22, 2008

Pavement Repairs on I-470 at I-70 Will Restrict Traffic, Close Ramps • MoDOT
New policy will speed treatment for high-risk heart patients • MARC
Earth Day Collage Dedicated on the Ice at Landon Arena, Topeka • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Students will “talk trash” during “Landfilled” conversation • MARC
Celebrate Arbor Day, plant a tree at City Hall • Overland Park, Kan.
Liberty Travelers going to American Hearthland Theatre • Liberty, Mo.
Blue Springs Observes 2008 Jackson County Family Week • Blue Springs, Mo.
Historical Legler Barn celebrates another milestone • Lenexa, Kan.
Recycling center to expand its hours • Overland Park, Kan.
Household Hazardous Waste collection scheduled in Garden City May 3 • MARC

April 21, 2008

Property Donation Proposal Presented to JCPRD Board • Johnson County, Kan.
Earth Day Collage by Stan Herd to be Dedicated in Landon Arena on Earth Day, April 22 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Shriners To Hold Screening Clinic at Clay County Public Health Center • Clay County, Mo.
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
Stream Advisory Issued for Hog Creek in Leavenworth County • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
National Infant Immunization Week is April 19-26 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Blue Valley Power Plant Receives Silver Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Compliance Award • Independence, Mo.

April 18, 2008

Annual Spring Clean-up April 21-25; Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste • Liberty, Mo.
Artifact Road Show: Stump the Archaeologist! • Jackson County, Mo.
Greater Kansas Citians “talk trash” during “Landfilled” discussion series • MARC
Jackson County Parks & Recreation Presents Sheep Shearing at Missouri Town 1855 • Jackson County, Mo.
Construction to Begin on I-35 & Lone Elm Road Interchange Project in Johnson County • KDOT
NEWS CONFERENCE: WeTip Program--an anonymous crime reporting tip program in Clay County • Clay County, Mo.

April 17, 2008

Name Released in DeSoto Fatality Crash • Johnson County, Kan.
“Landfilled” community discussion on recycling - Blue Springs • MARC
Sheriff’s Deputies Raise Over $2,200 for Special Olympics • Johnson County, Kan.
“Landfilled” community discussion on recycling and landfills - Gladstone • MARC
“Landfilled” community discussion on recycling - Eastern Jackson Co. • MARC
Shawnee Named a "Tree City USA" for Eleventh Consecutive Year • Shawnee, Kan.
Parks & Rec summer registration begins April 23 • Liberty, Mo.
City Council approves Citizen Sales Tax Oversight Committee • Liberty, Mo.
Blue Springs to hold Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event • Blue Springs, Mo.
Over $4.1 Million For Kansas Communities Approved By USDA Rural Development • USDA
State Issues Emergency Suspension Of Day Care Home In Wichita • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Learn about your city in a fun, interactive setting • Lenexa, Kan.
Governor, Subway® Restaurants Announce Healthy Tip Contest • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
The Rev. Jesse Jackson to speak at Fair Housing Act celebration • Kansas City, Mo.

April 16, 2008

Blue Springs Named Tree City USA, Recognized for the 18th Year • Blue Springs, Mo.
Lists of auction vehicles available via e-mail subscription • Kansas City, Mo.
Boyda Announces Winners of Congressional Art Competition • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Avoid road closures by going online • Overland Park, Kan.
City Council Study Session canceled • Liberty, Mo.
Next phase of construction starts in Library District • Kansas City, Mo.
U.S. 69, nearby streets to close periodically Sunday • Overland Park, Kan.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.

April 15, 2008

Cass County joins regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection program • MARC
Platte County joins regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection program • MARC
City offers free block contact training May 3 • Kansas City, Mo.
KC GreenSummit 2008 to be April 25 • Kansas City, Mo.
Blue Springs Begins 2008 Street Rehabilitation Program • Blue Springs, Mo.
Boyda to Host "Congress on Your Corner" Events in Douglas, Woodson, Coffey and Atchison Counties • Rep. Nancy Boyda
City partners to promote construction/design educational forum • Kansas City, Mo.
Earth Day Collage by Stan Herd to be Dedicated in Landon Arena on Earth Day, April 22 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Microsurfacing to start • Overland Park, Kan.
Teen designers to debut their alternative fashions at Johnson County Library • Johnson County, Kan.
169 Highway Closure Sunday • Kansas City, Mo.

April 14, 2008

Safely dispose of antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint at special event April 19 • MARC
“Landfilled” community discussion on recycling and landfills • MARC
Kansas City Youth Commission application deadline extended • Kansas City, Mo.
Nominations sought for 4th Annual Preservation Awards • Liberty, Mo.
Free tree trimming seminar • Liberty, Mo.
“Landfilled” community discussion on recycling • MARC
Law enforcement reminds bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians to share the road • MARC
Gary Lezak to Talk About Severe Weather • Johnson County, Kan.
Students Explore Conflict and Compromise for 2008 Kansas History Day • Kansas State Historical Society
Boyda Says No to Congressional Pay Raise • Rep. Nancy Boyda
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.

April 12, 2008

After Ramming Building, Man Dies in Rollover Crash • Johnson County, Kan.

April 11, 2008

City Council agenda available online • Liberty, Mo.
City seeks public input on budget for 2009 • Overland Park, Kan.
For the health and safety of your trees, trim don't top • Liberty, Mo.
This Earth Day make your home clean and safe • MARC
Cherokee South Plaza TIF public hearing begins Monday, to conclude at later council meeting • Overland Park, Kan.
Deputies Asking for Tips of a Different Kind • Johnson County, Kan.
Independence Hy-Vee Stores Adopt Waterfall Park • Independence, Mo.
5th Annual Pets in the Park Saturday, May 3 • Independence, Mo.
City Manager Selects Community Development Director • Independence, Mo.
High school golfers tee up for tournament • Overland Park, Kan.

April 10, 2008

KDHE Highlights Health Impacts of Sexually Transmitted Diseases During April 2008, STD Awareness Month • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Tree Liberty & City of Liberty to celebrate Arbor Day by planting tree at Ruth Moore Park • Liberty, Mo.
Saturday's stream clean up event has been postponed • Overland Park, Kan.
Friday Ceremony to Celebrate Elevated Railroad Tracks • Olathe, Kan.
Boyda Will Host Congressional Art Competition Judging Ceremony This Saturday • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Boyda to Host 2nd Congressional District Arts Competition and Meet With Government Class • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Looking to get rid of old, unwanted electronics? • Lenexa, Kan.

April 9, 2008

Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
DUI checkpoint: You drink, you drive, you get a ticket or worse • Overland Park, Kan.
School District to hold public hearings on education reform issues • Kansas City, Mo. School District
Clean streams are community's dream; Is it worth the embarrassment? • Overland Park, Kan.
Kansas National Guard to Host Joint State Conference April 11-13 • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Newly trained police officers to hold car seat safety clinic on Thursday • MARC
Boyda: As We Move Forward in Iraq, We Must First Protect America • Rep. Nancy Boyda
McCaskill Criticizes Bush Policies on Children’s Health Insurance • Sen. Claire McCaskill

April 8, 2008

Councilman Skaggs leads trade delegation to China • Kansas City, Mo.
City and College Basketball Experience present CBE Showcase • Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas Legislators to Speak at Community Forum • Johnson County, Kan.
Mark your calendars for Mayor's Forums • Liberty, Mo.

April 7, 2008

City suspends liquor license of Mac's South • Kansas City, Mo.
Sheriff Adds New “Green” Crime Fighting Tool • Johnson County, Kan.
MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘Healthy Kansas Minute’ PSAs Now Available • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
City of Olathe Hosts Ribbon-cutting for Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop’s new Heritage Center • Olathe, Kan.
County Government Week to highlight child protection; variety of Clay programs support these efforts • Clay County, Mo.
Safely dispose of antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint at special event April 19 • MARC

April 4, 2008

Boyda Introduces Legislation Requiring all Earmark Requests to be Disclosed Online Within 24 Hours • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Lenexa receives national recognition for forestry efforts • Lenexa, Kan.
City Council agenda & packet available online; MoDOT begins improvements at I-35, Route 69 and 33 intersection • Liberty, Mo.
Barbeque cooks will line up early Monday morning for their chance to compete in the Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle • Lenexa, Kan.
Kansas City celebrates Pan American Day on April 14 • Kansas City, Mo.
Healthcare Decisions Day at Johnson County Library • Johnson County, Kan.

April 3, 2008

Local Public Health Departments Celebrate National Public Health Week • Regional Health Departments
Blue Springs Police Conduct Successful Sobriety Checkpoint • Blue Springs, Mo.
South Metro Connection roadway recommendation finalized • MARC
Johnson County Library hosts Asian Heritage Festival on May 3 • Johnson County, Kan.
'The Commodores' headline fourth annual MusicFest celebration • Kansas City, Mo.

April 2, 2008

Alcohol Beverage Advisory Group to meet April 7 • Kansas City, Mo.
Safe Kids Kansas Offers Sports Safety Tips • Safe Kids Kansas
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
“Tree tags” translate woody benefits into real dollars • MARC
Tornado season: Are you prepared? Floodplain management one of the best • Overland Park, Kan.
KDHE Secretary Announces Kansas Participation in Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Standards • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Lenexa receives credit rating upgrade in sale of 2008 General Obligation Bonds • Lenexa, Kan.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Capital City Wellness Project • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

April 1, 2008

Public Invited to Share Thoughts About I-470 Corridor • MoDOT
Appeal hearing to be April 8 for Champs Lounge & Grill • Kansas City, Mo.
2008 Truman Public Service Award Ceremony • Independence, Mo.
Riverside Emergency Management Partner to Sell Weather Radios • Riverside, Mo.
Community Legislative Forum Scheduled for April 9, 2008 • Johnson County, Kan.
Meet, see the juror at 2008 exhibition • Overland Park, Kan.
Southbound U.S. 69 to eastbound I-435 to close Thursday night • Overland Park, Kan.
Air Quality Tips: The two-minute guide to better gas mileage • Liberty, Mo.

March 31, 2008

April 1 marks the beginning of the 2008 ozone season • MARC
Kansas Enacts New Standards of Care for Family Foster Homes • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Collection of Household Hazardous Waste Set for Saturday, April 5 • Independence, Mo.
Capital City Wellness Project • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
2008 Health Disparities Conference Takes Place April 1 in Topeka • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

March 28, 2008

Annual Spring Clean-up April 21-25; Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste • Liberty, Mo.
The War of 1812, America's First Forgotten War • Jackson County, Mo.
Jackson County Parks & Recreation's Corporate Events & Group Picnic Program • Jackson County, Mo.
Kansas Governor Hosts Ribbon Cutting for first training venue at Great Plains Joint Regional Training Center; and Groundbreaking for new Air Guard facility in Salina • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Library announces dates, location for popular Annual Used Book Sale • Johnson County, Kan.

March 27, 2008

Come out and play; Farmstead opens Tuesday • Overland Park, Kan.
Southbound U.S. 69 closure postponed • Overland Park, Kan.
“Destination: Safe” agencies launch aggressive driving enforcement • MARC
Saturation patrol results for March 14 - 15, 2008 • Lenexa, Kan.
State Issues Emergency Suspension Of Day Care Homes Located in Lawrence and Wichita • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

March 26, 2008

Injury Accident at U.S. Highway 69 and 207th Street • Johnson County, Kan.
Who you gonna call? Farmstead to open on time • Overland Park, Kan.
Lamken Named Acting Police Chief • Independence, Mo.
John Powell Named Public Works Director • Independence, Mo.
Johnson County Library expands wireless Internet access to all Library locations • Johnson County, Kan.

March 25, 2008

Kansas Governor to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Training Venue • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Merriam and Shawnee to Co-host Fields for Freedom 2008 • Merriam, Kan.
Southbound U.S. 69 to close this weekend, watch for detours • Overland Park, Kan.
Fixing up your home? Learn from the pros April 5 • Overland Park, Kan.
Help OP go green, plant a free tree, shrub • Overland Park, Kan.
Shawnee Mission Park Off-Leash Area now open, road across dam reopens Wednesday • Johnson County, Kan.
Frontier Revolver Shoot Out set for April 5; contest marks anniversary of Jesse James’ death • Clay County, Mo.
Councilwoman Jolly to introduce resolution for regional jail system • Kansas City, Mo.
Celebration to honor accomplishments of early learning professionals • MARC
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.

March 24, 2008

March 24 is World TB Day • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
Boyda to Host Forbes Field Press Conference, Congress on Your Corner Events This Week • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Boyda and Kansas Adjutant General to Discuss Retirement of Some Tankers at Forbes Field • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

March 23, 2008

Woman dies in duplex fire • Overland Park, Kan.

March 21, 2008

Kansas Earns EPA Recognition for Water Permit Efforts • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
HealthyKansas Summits set for June • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
This winter has been hard on Lenexa streets • Lenexa, Kan.
Former Olympian to speak on obesity at Health Disparities Conference • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

March 20, 2008

KDHE Cites Facilities for Kansas Food Code Violations • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Injury Accident at I-35 and Clare Road • Johnson County, Kan.
Local Medical Reserve Corps receives national funding • MARC
Lenexa uses new technology to make pool passes more convenient • Lenexa, Kan.
Boyda to Host "Congress On Your Corner" Events • Rep. Nancy Boyda
City Council agenda & packet online; "Landfilled" - community discussion • Liberty, Mo.

March 19, 2008

Kansas Governor to announce Opening of New State Education Center for Homeland Security • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Grinter Place State Historic Site to Sponsor Quilt Show and Herb Sale • Kansas State Historical Society
Wet winter, construction may delay opening of Farmstead; Summer is approaching, time to get in shape • Overland Park, Kan.
Bartle Hall ballroom expansion honored with Capstone award • Kansas City, Mo.
Exhibit will feature items from Greensburg tornado and other weather artifacts • Kansas State Historical Society
EPA Recognizes Environmental Achievements in Kansas • Environmental Protection Agency
Kansas Homeland Security Collaboration and Education Center Opens in Topeka • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Police Chief Fred M. Mills Announces Retirement • Independence, Mo.

March 18, 2008

KDHE to Host Four Brownfields Funding Workshops • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
“Landfilled” community discussion on recycling, trash costs and landfill capacity • MARC
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
Situation Report: Winter Flooding Event Missouri • State Emergency Management Agency

March 17, 2008

March 16-22 is National Poison Prevention Week • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Expect lane closures on U.S. 69 at 132nd Street through June • Overland Park, Kan.
Kansas Governor to announce Opening of New State Education Center for Homeland Security • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Amid Economic Downturn, McCaskill Advises Steps to Get Stimulus Checks and Avoid Scams • Senator Claire McCaskill

March 15, 2008

REMINDER: 29th Annual Easter Egg Hunt still on; moved insided • Liberty, Mo.
Burning BBQ Wood Chips Spread to House • Overland Park, Kan.

March 14, 2008

Lenexa City Hall gallery showcases fine art of quilting • Lenexa, Kan.
Northbound Route 169 Ramp to Northbound Route 9 Closing March 24 • MoDOT
KDHE Provides $100,000 Grant, Recognition Award to Kiowa County for Recycling • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
City Council agenda & packet online; REMINDER: 29th Annual Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow, March 15 • Liberty, Mo.
Landowners have until April 4 to request master plan changes • Overland Park, Kan.
Johnson County Urges Residents to"Be Ready" • Johnson County, Kan.
Tighter Ozone Standards Strengthen Missouri Air Quality Programs • Environmental Protection Agency
MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘Healthy Kansas Minute’ PSAs Now Available • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Councilmember Mickey Sandifer Receives Leadership Award • Shawnee, Kan.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.

March 13, 2008

First confirmed flu death in Kansas City, Mo. • Kansas City, Mo.
Blue Springs Police Participate in IPMBA Cyclist Course • Blue Springs, Mo.
Leaf and brush drop-off sites reopen March 15 • Kansas City, Mo.
Construction to start Monday on 119th Street • Overland Park, Kan.
Boyda Praises Budget for Extending Middle-Class Tax Cuts, Supporting Veterans • Rep. Nancy Boyda

March 12, 2008

Wear the green, but don't get the blues; Unselfish commitment brings honor for student • Overland Park, Kan.
Enjoy the luck of the Irish, hail a cab, save yourself $10,000 • Overland Park, Kan.
City temporarily closes Gerry's Silver Slipper • Kansas City, Mo.
Countdown Calendar Keeps Track of Noland Road Bridge Progress • MoDOT
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.

March 11, 2008

Boyda Signs Pledge to Honor National Political "Do Not Call" Registry • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Planning and Development gets a new name; Special construction zone allows additional signage for businesses • Lenexa, Kan.
"Landfilled:" community discussion • Liberty, Mo.
Appeal hearing to be March 13 for Quikki Three Convenience Store • Kansas City, Mo.
Health Department opens women, infant and children clinics • Kansas City, Mo.

March 10, 2008

Museum Presents Forces of Nature; Special Events Planned • Kansas State Historical Society
Statewide severe weather drill set for March 11 • Kansas City, Mo.
Bartle Hall ballroom receives green building council's silver rating • Kansas City, Mo.
U.S. House Considers Boyda Resolution Honoring KU's Orange Bowl Victory • Rep. Nancy Boyda

March 8, 2008

Kansas City area to host a citizen engagement on meeting the needs of at-risk populations during a pandemic flu event • MARC

March 7, 2008

No City Council meeting on March 10; Deadline extended for Liberty Traveler's trip to Jamesport, Mo. • Liberty, Mo.
Safety Ambassadors program extends application deadline • MARC
Boyda Will Host Leavenworth Tax Workshop, Help Launch High School Robotics Competition This Weekend • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Time change for event honoring Sam Houston • Liberty, Mo.
Johnson County Library wins National 2008 Cavendish Award • Johnson County, Kan.
Library to host community issues forum on the new science of food and biotechnology • Johnson County, Kan.

March 6, 2008

City Hall cafeteria closes, effective March 7 • Kansas City, Mo.
Kansans Urged to Prepare for Severe Weather Season • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Lenexa wants to hear kids’ ideas about the future • Lenexa, Kan.
Lenexa Fire Department awarded accreditation status • Lenexa, Kan.
Change of Command Set for March 8 for Kansas National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

March 5, 2008

Going once, going twice, sold; Camp Inferno for girls accepting applications • Overland Park, Kan.
Storm sirens to be tested March 11 • Liberty, Mo.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
December 2007 Storm Damage Climbs to $381 Million; Increase Mostly Due to Electrical Line Costs • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
KDHE Encourages Kansans to Recycle Unused Cell Phones • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

March 4, 2008

State Agency ‘Green Teams’ Focus on Recycling and Waste Reduction • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Parks and Recreation Director announces plans to retire from the City of Lenexa • Lenexa, Kan.

March 3, 2008

Repair Work Scheduled for 95th Street/I-35 Bridge in Johnson County • KDOT
I-70 Closures Scheduled at Noland Road March 7-9 • MoDOT
AirQ Tip • Liberty, Mo.
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
Emergency Response Training Class Begins March 24 • Independence, Mo.
City to provide shuttle for Big 12 parking • Kansas City, Mo.
Boyda: Pentagon Decision Huge Blow • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Nutrition Month and Registered Dietitians Day • Johnson County, Kan.

February 29, 2008

Bright Future Employment Fair application deadline extended • Kansas City, Mo.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Bob Berkebile to present lecture on how to become a sustainable organization on March 5 • MARC
Kansans Donate Nearly $85,000 to Military Emergency Relief Fund for National Guard and Reserve Through Income Tax Check Off • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Kevin Corbett Named City of Olathe Parks and Recreation Director • Olathe, Kan.
Construction Set to Begin for New K-7 & US-24/40 Interchange in Wyandotte County • KDOT
College Park Meeting • Liberty, Mo.
Kearney Klovers 4-H Club Donates Items to Liberty Animal Shelter • Liberty, Mo.
Mayor's State of the City Address airing on Channel 2 • Liberty, Mo.
Enjoy the weather, join a spring sports league • Overland Park, Kan.
‘Healthy Kansas Minute’ PSAs Now Available • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
KDHE Issues Air Quality Permit for Project at Jeffrey Energy Center • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

February 28, 2008

Shawnee Seeks Input of Residents to Help Guide Branding Process • Shawnee, Kan.
Kansas City town hall on genes, environment, and your health to be held March 8 at Kauffman Foundation • Genetics and Public Policy Center
Blue Springs Electronics Recycling Event • Blue Springs, Mo.
Kansas City Youth Commission applications available • Kansas City, Mo.
City Council agenda & packet online; Easter Bunny to hide 15,000 candy-filled eggs at Stocksdale Park • Liberty, Mo.
Bright Future Employment Fair application deadline extended • Kansas City, Mo.
Announcement of 2008 Shooting Stars Finalists • Arts Council of Johnson County
Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Week • Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security
MARC announces 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program • MARC

February 27, 2008

Appeal hearing to be Feb. 28 for Champs Lounge & Grill • Kansas City, Mo.
Warm weather means it's golf time; Record number hear Mayor talk about future • Overland Park, Kan.
Lenexa residents say they are happy with city services • Lenexa, Kan.
Change of Command Set for March 2 for Kansas Nationa Guard's 184th Intelligence Wing • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Kansas National Guard Studies Moving Portion of Army Aviation Assets to McConnell Air Force Base • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Grants Available For Recycling Efforts • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Kansas Historical Society Announces Return to Regular Hours for State Historic Sites • Kansas State Historical Society
Temporary street closures announced for March 12-16 • Kansas City, Mo.
City formally enacts Green Solutions policy • Kansas City, Mo.
Liberty Travelers to explore downtown KC • Liberty, Mo.
Independence Water Takes 4th Place in International Water-Tasting Competition • Independence, Mo.
Boyda Votes to End Taxpayer Subsidies to Big Oil • Rep. Nancy Boyda

February 26, 2008

Johnson County Health Department Launches “Elder Smiles” • Johnson County, Kan.
KDOT to begin major bridge repair project for 95th Street over I-35 • Lenexa, Kan.
Riley and Circo kickoff ‘Fifth Friday’ community meeting series • Kansas City, Mo.
Something for everyone at Kids & Family Used Book Sale • Johnson County, Kan.
Enjoy Irish Music Programs at Johnson County Library • Johnson County, Kan.
Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Statehouse Feb. 28 • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Dennis Avenue Bridge Construction to Begin March 3 • Olathe, Kan.
City manager submits alternative budget proposals • Kansas City, Mo.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.

February 25, 2008

City Finance Department ready for 2008 tax season • Kansas City, Mo.
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
Repair Work Scheduled for 95th Street/I-35 Bridge in Johnson County • KDOT
VHS tapes can be submitted for The Theatre in the Park auditions • Johnson County, Kan.

February 22, 2008

Fire Fatality in Townhouse Fire • Overland Park, Kan.
Medics to be Reunited with Wounded Kansas Guardsmen February 22 • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Operation N.E.W.S Nets 35 Arrests • Johnson County, Kan.
City Council agenda & packet online; Liberty Animal Control & local veterinarians team up to reduce pet overpopulation • Liberty, Mo.

February 21, 2008

Free recycling fair March 1 • Kansas City, Mo.
Business license renewal due by Feb. 28 • Kansas City, Mo.
Court will be in session tonight • Liberty, Mo.
Liberty Animal Control & local veterinarians team up to reduce pet overpopulation • Liberty, Mo.
Fire in Turkey Fryer Spreads to House • Overland Park, Kan.
Lenexa voters to decide on 3/8 cent sales tax • Lenexa, Kan.

February 20, 2008

Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
Recruitment fair for Foster Grandparents Program on Friday, Feb. 22 • Kansas City, Mo.
Posse ridin' the streets of OP lookin' for potholes • Overland Park, Kan.
2008 Kansas Safe Routes to School Program application meetings scheduled • KDOT
4,000 and more; "Going Green," OP's theme for years • Overland Park, Kan.
City launches new diversity/harassment training initiative • Kansas City, Mo.
St. Patricks Day Potluck • Liberty, Mo.
Medics to be Returned With Wounded Kansas Guardsmen February 22 • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

February 19, 2008

Boyda Brings Tax Workshop and "Congress on Your Corner" Tour to Southeast Kansas • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Child Restraint Enforcement leads to 95 Tickets • Johnson County, Kan.
Early learning community launches new credential for directors • MARC
Johnson County Sees Increase in Flu Cases • Johnson County, Kan.
Update on Flu Activity • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

February 18, 2008

News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
Thousands Injured in Furniture Accidents • Safe Kids Kansas
Kansas Guard Troops Lead NATO Peacekeeping Mission as Kosovo Becomes Independent Nation • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

February 15, 2008

Blue Springs to Launch Newly Designed City Website • Blue Springs, Mo.
City schedules week of Feb. 18 • Liberty, Mo.
Interstate 29/35 Lane Closures Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16 • MoDOT
Basic Life Support (CPR) for Health Care Providers Scheduled at Health Center • Clay County, Mo.
“Landfilled” discussion series gets residents to talk trash • MARC
Congresswoman Boyda to Visit the US/Mexico Border This Weekend • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Fires Pose Challenges for People with Disabilities • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Kansas Air Quality Seminar Scheduled for March 5-6 at Ramada Inn Hotel and Convention Center, Topeka • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

February 14, 2008

James Farm Adds to Collection of Historic Items • Clay County, Mo.
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Canton • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Special Ball Will Honor Kansas National Guard Soldiers • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Boyda: "Congress has a Constitutional Duty to Check and Balance Other Branches of Government" • Rep. Nancy Boyda

February 13, 2008

City Hall closed Feb. 18 for Presidents' Day • Liberty, Mo.
Health Department warns about lead in products from India • Kansas City, Mo.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Canton • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
KDHE to Hold Meeting on Proposed Construction Demolition Landfill in Finney County • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
Fabric the focus of the annual Ladies Tea at Historic Mt. Gilead Church • Clay County, Mo.
Northeast 96th Street bridge repairs complete, street reopened • Kansas City, Mo.
Busy, busy, busy: State of the City; See the vision for Metcalf Avenue • Overland Park, Kan.
Wear-Concepts, Inc. chooses Liberty • Liberty, Mo.

February 12, 2008

Trash and recycling collection delayed one day • Kansas City, Mo.
Police step up traffic enforcement this week • Lenexa, Kan.
KDHE Issues Conditional Permit for APAC-KS, Inc. C&D Landfill in Overland Park • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Kansas Historical Society Offers Tax Credits for Historic Sites • Kansas State Historical Society
"Seven Alone" Next Film in Series at Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site • Kansas State Historical Society
Volunteer Training Offered at Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site • Kansas State Historical Society
Country Music Concerts and Dinners at Grinter Place State Historic Site • Kansas State Historical Society
KDHE Renews Call for Reductions of Greenhouse Gases • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

February 11, 2008

Legislators Promote Physical Activity with ‘What’s Your Mile?’ • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Add $126 to Valentines Day for Not Buckling Up • Johnson County, Kan.
Faulty flue construction to blame • Overland Park, Kan.
Boyda Honors National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Buckle up: Your heart will be saved • Overland Park, Kan.
Kansas City Region celebrates 25 years of 9-1-1 service • MARC
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
City of Shawnee Receives GFOA Budgeting Award • Shawnee, Kan.

Februrary 8, 2008

City Council agenda & packet online; Art contest entries showing on Ch. 2 • Liberty, Mo.
Liberty Travelers going to New Theatre Restaurant • Liberty, Mo.
KDHE Names Interim Director of Environment • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Boyda, Moore Block Attempt to Close Social Security Offices • Rep. Nancy Boyda
KDHE Advises Consumers and Food Service Workers of Expanded New Era Canning Co. Product Recall • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Noland Road Bridge to Close, Demolition to Begin February 16 • MoDOT
Community Contributes to Shawnee Community Services • Shawnee, Kan.
Temporary closure of Northeast 96th Street • Kansas City, Mo.
Speed limit to change on Kansas Street • Liberty, Mo.
Area Health Departments warn about food recall due to botulism • Regional Health Departments

February 7, 2008

KDHE Cites Facilities for Food or Lodging Regulatory Violations • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Safety Ambassadors program accepting applications now • MARC
Clay County Launches Prescription Drug Discount Card That Can Be Used by All Residents • Clay County, Mo.
Rep. Joe Smith’s Senior Nutrition Committee Releases Final Recommendations • MO House of Representatives
Boyda Brings Congress on Your Corner to Highland, Horton This Weekend • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Plenty of salt, sand on hand following 11th storm of season • Overland Park, Kan.
Lenexa Police Department to offer Youth Police Academy • Lenexa, Kan.
U.S. House Approves Boyda/Edwards Amendment to Help Military Families Afford College • Rep. Nancy Boyda

February 6, 2008

Health Department to have special HIV testing clinics • Kansas City, Mo.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
Phase I of snow ordinance ends • Kansas City, Mo.
Kevin Shaw new Information Technology Director for Clay County • Clay County, Mo.

February 5, 2008

New Pilot Education Initiative for Army Wounded Warriors • Fort Leavenworth
Public hearings Monday on proposed projects • Overland Park, Kan.
Planning Commission Meeting Canceled • Clay County, Mo.
City crews preparing for ice/snowstorm • Kansas City, Mo.
Councilmember Diane Linver appointed to national committee • Lenexa, Kan.
Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is February 7 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
731st Transportation Company Returning to Kansas Feb. 7 • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Community's vision for Metcalf future goes public Feb. 21 • Overland Park, Kan.
Cass County joins Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program • MARC
March 4 Symposium: A National Museum & Policy Institute of Suburbia: History for Tomorrow's Policies • Johnson County Museum

February 4, 2008

Emergency managers to host “Safety City” at the Kansas City Remodeling Show February 8–10, 2008 • MARC
City launches new pedestrian recycling program • Kansas City, Mo.
Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site Receives Funding From Roeland Park • Kansas State Historical Society
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.

Februrary 1, 2008

Spend a day at the theater with the Liberty Travelers; Have special hobby or talent? • Liberty, Mo.
Platte County joins Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program • MARC
City development plan wins state-level award • Kansas City, Mo.
City Council agenda & packet online; Art contest entries showing on Ch. 2 • Liberty, Mo.
JoCoHistory.net Web site adds School for the Deaf images • Johnson County, Kan.
KDHE Environment Director Announces Retirement • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Boyda Announces Increased Mileage Reimbursements for Veterans Seeking Health Care • Rep. Nancy Boyda
President Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for December Ice Storms • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Cub Scouts to Tour Kansas National Guard Flight Facility Feb. 3 • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

January 31, 2008

Shawnee Honored for Annual Financial Report • Shawnee, Kan.
Military Officers Available to Address Community Groups • U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
No Primary for Independence Councilmember of the 1st District City Council Election • Independence, Mo.
Kansans Urged to Wear Red for Women on Feb.1 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Health Departments warn against vaccine misconceptions • Regional Health Departments
Police looking for bank robber • Overland Park, Kan.

January 30, 2008

KDHE Joins Sustainable Skylines Partnership to Protect KC Area Air Quality • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
Citizen Satisfaction at a High: Positive results from citizen survey released • Olathe, Kan.
MEDIA ADVISORY: KDHE and AHA Promote National Wear Red Day • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Local groups make commitment to sustainability for Kansas City • MARC
City partners for Sustainable Skylines clean air initiative • Kansas City, Mo.
Governor Proclaims January as Kansas Radon Action Month • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
City offers storm-related brush pick up by appointment • Kansas City, Mo.
City crews preparing for snowstorm • Kansas City, Mo.

January 29, 2008

Youth Advocacy Office announces scholarship for low-income residents • Kansas City, Mo.
Liberty 2007 Crime Statistics • Liberty, Mo.
Alcohol Beverage Advisory Group to meet Feb. 4 • Kansas City, Mo.
Deffenbaugh Donates to Shawnee Town • Shawnee, Kan.
It’s Not Too Late To Get Your Flu Shot! • Johnson County, Kan.
Cargill Employees Will Present Check to Kansas National Guard Foundation • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Voters approve 1/8 cent sales tax extension • Overland Park, Kan.
City issues Phase I of snow ordinance • Kansas City, Mo.
Boyda: "Economic Stimulus Package Falls Short" • Rep. Nancy Boyda
City garage improvement project wins international award • Kansas City, Mo.

January 28, 2008

Fourth annual Bright Future Employment Fair March 29 • Kansas City, Mo.
Health Director appointed to national board • Kansas City, Mo.
CIMO project recognized for excellence • Kansas City, Mo.
City's general obligation bond credit ratings are affirmed • Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas Day at the Museum and the Kansas State Capitol • Kansas State Historical Society
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
City names new director of planning and development department • Overland Park, Kan.
"Old Ironsides" Topic of Brown Bag Lunch Presentation at Kansas Museum of the National Guard • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

January 26, 2008

James Azeltine is JCPRD Board Chair for 2008 • Johnson County, Kan.

January 25, 2008

Water main repair completed; took longer than expected • Liberty, Mo.
Consolidated Trash Collection to Begin Next Week: Place Waste at Curb by 8 a.m. to Ensure Collection • Olathe, Kan.
NEWS CONFERENCE: Clay County Prescription Drug Card program • Clay County, Mo.
City Council agenda and packet available online • Liberty, Mo.
City launches Good Neighbor award to recognize residents • Kansas City, Mo.
Boyda Announces Disaster Aid for Kansas Farmers and Ranchers • Rep. Nancy Boyda
KDHE Secretary Recognizes Students at McCarter Elementary for Kansas Winning Entries in National Radon Poster Contest • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
MEDIA ADVISORY: KDHE and AHA Promote National Wear Red Day • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

January 24, 2008

Liberty Silver Center's Valentine's Day potluck to feature the Country Bee's band • Liberty, Mo.
Roaming Patrols to Detour Impaired Drivers • Blue Springs, Mo.
Kansas Senate Chaplain Hollomon Book Signing Event • Kansas State Historical Society
First Train May Travel Friday on Elevated Train Tracks Being Constructed in Olathe • Olathe, Kan.
FDRA Calls for Quick Passage of the Affordable Footwear Act • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.

January 23, 2008

Team assembled for Aim4Peace Community Mediation Program • Kansas City, Mo.
Come get fit; Sales tax ballot deadline drawing near • Overland Park, Kan.
Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for December Ice Storms • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Food Service Workers and Consumers Urged to Check Pantries for Recalled Beans • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

January 22, 2008

“Tree of Life” National EMS Memorial to visit Kansas City • MARC
Over 2,000 Children Fatally Injured at Home Yearly • Safe Kids Kansas
New Federal Document to Guide Disaster Response in Kansas and the Nation • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

January 21, 2008

News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.

January 20, 2008

Water main repair should have minimal impact on area households • Liberty, Mo.

January 18, 2008

Public invited to share ideas for Clay County Comprehsive Plan • Clay County, Mo.
Performers named for New Musicians Showcase • Liberty, Mo.
Kansas National Guardsmen Will Receive Honors From Governor • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Embedded Training Team Departure Ceremony Set For Jan. 22 • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

January 17, 2008

Finance Department holds public forums on earnings tax • Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas Day Celebration to be held at Johnson County Library on January 28 • Johnson County, Kan.
City holiday schedules; January 22* City Council meeting materials • Liberty, Mo.
Free Car Seat Check Tomorrow! • Johnson County, Kan.
Winter Storm Damage Tops $170 Million; Additional Counties Surveyed • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

January 16, 2008

Scholarships available for Clay County seniors for exercise classes; Adopt A Pet; Upcoming Events • Liberty, Mo.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
Council adopts new goals; City Council approved 2.5% increase to water rates • Liberty, Mo.
Parking and storage: Keeping RVs, boats, trailers legal; Kids: Time to apply for that summer job • Overland Park, Kan.
Fresh Batteries Do the Trick • Overland Park, Kan.
Mayor and Council appoint Anna Ancil as new city clerk • Lenexa, Kan.
City crews preparing for overnight snowstorm • Kansas City, Mo.
95th Street to be closed east of Santa Fe Trail Drive for railroad repairs • Lenexa, Kan.
Kansas Reaches 1 Million Patients in Immunization Registry • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Topeka South Armory Foyer to be Dedicated to Maj. Ron Rousser • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

January 15, 2008

Rental Registration and Inspection Program up and running • Kansas City, Mo.
City projects featured at local architecture event • Kansas City, Mo.
Trash and recycling collection delayed one day • Kansas City, Mo.
Zoo entry artwork installation selected • Kansas City, Mo.
Federal Government Offering Coupons to Ease Analog to Digital TV Transitions • Independence, Mo.
Kansas Reaches 1 Million Patients in Immunization Registry • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

January 14, 2008

Take a short survey on smoking in public places; Reminders • Liberty, Mo.
Commission seeks interested citizens to fill board positions • Clay County, Mo.
Cup Stacking Tournament Saturday, January 26 at Truman Memorial Building • Independence, Mo.
City Plans Informational Meetings About Noland Road Bridge Project • Independence, Mo.
Gear Up Properly for Safe Winter Sports • Safe Kids Kansas

January 12, 2008

Deputies Seize over 120 Marijuana Plants • Johnson County, Kan.

January 11, 2008

January 14 City Council meeting materials • Liberty, Mo.
Parks and Recreation to Hold Second Pool Feasibility Study Open House • Blue Springs, Mo.
Boys & Girls Clubs Annual National Fine Arts Display at Convention Center • Kansas City, Mo.
Let City officials know what you think about smoking in public places in Liberty • Liberty, Mo.
Local safety program helps Missouri reach fatality reduction goal one year early • MARC

January 10, 2008

Gladstone Arts Commission to Host Juried Art Show • Gladstone, Mo.
Kansas Day Activities Planned at State Capitol and Kansas Museum of History • Kansas State Historical Society
Scholarships available to Clay County seniors for exercise classes • Liberty, Mo.
Boyda Will Address Kansas Farmers Union, Tour Forts Riley and Leavenworth • Rep. Nancy Boyda

January 9, 2008

Engagement series in KC region produces helpful info on how the public would react in a pandemic flu situation • MARC
Preventing Infections in Pregnancy • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Police nab two bank robbers • Overland Park, Kan.
Registrations now being taken for Johnson County Spring Youth Soccer • Johnson County, Kan.

January 8, 2008

Museum to Feature Marysville Area Photos in Upcoming Exhibit • Kansas State Historical Society
Police looking for shooting suspect • Overland Park, Kan.
Closure of R.D. Mize Road through Spring 2008 • Blue Springs, Mo.
Health Department offers free flu shots • Kansas City, Mo.
Additional lane restrictions for East Village project • Kansas City, Mo.
Bargains galore at the 2008 Cabin Fever Used Book Sale • Johnson County, Kan.
Shred your extra paper weight • Overland Park, Kan.
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.

January 7, 2008

Interstate 29/35 Outside Lanes Closed Daily January 9 Through 18 • MoDOT
News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.

January 5, 2008

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Damar • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

January 4, 2008

Ticer Appointed To State Commission on Emergency Planning and Response • Johnson County, Kan.
Kansas Reaches 1 Million Patients in Immunization Registry • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
January 7 City Council agendas & packet available online • Liberty, Mo.
Time to renew your pet license • Overland Park, Kan.
Deputies Honored at Badge Ceremony for Saving Life • Johnson County, Kan.
Lenexa is accepting applications for Citizens’ Police Academy • Lenexa, Kan.
Rental Registration and Inspection Program starts • Kansas City, Mo.
Stolen Vehicle Ends in I-35 Crash • Johnson County, Kan.

January 3, 2008

Area musicians can still enter 2008 New Musician Showcase • Liberty, Mo.
Leger to Take Command of Kansas National Guard's 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Rooks County Water System Restoration to be Complete Today • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
City denies renewal of Skybox's liquor license • Kansas City, Mo.
Independence Home Improvement Workshop Series • Independence, Mo.

January 2, 2008

January is National Radon Action Month • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
2007 Kansas Storm Damages May Exceed $600 Million Plus • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Interstate 29/35 Lanes Reduced, Temporarily Closed January 6 for Utility Work • MoDOT
If it does not fit, you must commit; Volunteer at OP's best kept secret: The Arboretum • Overland Park, Kan.
Liberty Cracks Down on Impaired Drivers Liberty, Mo.
Liberty police issue 18 citations during increased DWI enforcement; Adopt A Pet • Liberty, Mo.

January 1, 2008

Suspected Electrical Fire • Overland Park, Kan.

December 31, 2007

News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.

December 28, 2007

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Muscotah • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Preliminary Damage Assessments for Ice Storm Underway • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Melissa Wyckoff named JCPRD's new Fine & Cultural Arts Manager • Johnson County, Kan.
Johnson County Health Department To Offer Flu Shots • Johnson County, Kan.

December 27, 2007

Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Damar • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Jan. 12 last day to drop off leaves, brush and Christmas trees • Kansas City, Mo.
City crews preparing for possible snowstorm • Kansas City, Mo.
Boyda Will Hold Conference Call Tomorrow About Iraq Visit • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Shawnee Announces Reorganization and Promotion • Shawnee, Kan.

December 26, 2007

Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
City News Briefs • Olathe, Kan.
Prevent ID theft: Shred your documents; Register today to vote on renewal of 1/8 cent sales tax • Overland Park, Kan.
Tree limb disposal available to rural Clay residents • Clay County, Mo.
Smithville Lake Seeks Christmas Trees for Fish Habitat • Clay County, Mo.

December 24, 2007

Environmental teaching awards to be given in metro area • MARC
Johnson County Health Department To Offer Flu Shots • Johnson County, Kan.
Johnson County Health Department Offers Smoke Free Dining Guide • Johnson County, Kan.
City incentive awards plan continues strong growth in second year • Kansas City, Mo.

December 21, 2007

Power Remains Out to Approximately 5,700 Kansas Customers, but is Expected to be Restored Statewide by Christmas • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Will be Home by Dec. 23 • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Boyda Bill to Protect Kansas Families From Toxic Meth Residues Becomes Law • Rep. Nancy Boyda
Heating Safety • Independence, Mo.
Health Department Offering Stop Smoking Classes • Independence, Mo.
Trash and recycling collections to be delayed one day • Kansas City, Mo.
Power Remains Out to Approximately 3,200 Kansas Customers • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Lenexa programs, services earn top national honors in three areas • Lenexa, Kan.
Original jewelry to be featured at Lenexa show • Lenexa, Kan.
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Ottawa Co. RWD #2 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

December 20, 2007

Think green for the holiday; Free tree limb drop off • Overland Park, Kan.
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Western Acres Mobile Home Court in Hutchinson • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Sheriff’s Office Targeting Underage Drinking • Johnson County, Kan.
Youth basketball camp/clinic registration available • Kansas City, Mo.

December 19, 2007

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Treece • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Boil Water Advisories Rescinded for City of Preston and Countryview Mobile Home Park in Hutchinson • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
KDHE Urges Kansans to Use Chain Saws Safely While Clearing Storm Debris • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Park and Recreation News • Johnson County, Kan.
Power Being Restored With Fewer Than 8,500 Kansas Customers Still in the Dark • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

December 18, 2007

City employee reappointed to national public art council • Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas Scores 7 out of 10 in 2007 Trust for America’s Health Public Health Preparedness Report • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Boil Water Advisories Rescinded for City of Chetopa and Jefferson County RWD #10 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Leadership Announced to Head up Great Plains Joint Regional Training Center in Salina • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Nortonville • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Will be Home by Dec. 23 • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Repair Work Scheduled for Westbound I-435 in Johnson County • KDOT
Temporary closure of portion of westbound Independence Avenue • Kansas City, Mo.
Power Outages Drop to 13,500 in Kansas; Generator Scams Being Reported • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Boyda: Energy Bill Fails to Invest in Midwest Priorities • Rep. Nancy Boyda

December 17, 2007

MARC to launch Academy for Sustainable Communities • MARC
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day This January with Independence • Independence, Mo.
Get a peek of the new fitness equipment at TRCC Wednesday • Overland Park, Kan.
Smoking ban starts Jan. 2, 2008 • Overland Park, Kan.
Collection delayed one day -- No trash tags needed Dec. 26-31 • Kansas City, Mo.
Power Outages Drop to 25,000 in Kansas • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Maple Hill • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Southbound Metcalf Avenue to close for one day • Overland Park, Kan.
Tree limb disposal available to rural Clay residents • Clay County, Mo.
City News • Olathe, Kan.
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Ellsworth RWD #1 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Parents Should Teach Grandparents Latest Safety Guidelines • Safe Kids Kansas
Kansas Second District Secures Over $387 Million in Omnibus Appropriations Bill • Rep. Nancy Boyda

December 16, 2007

Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Nortonville • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Ellsworth RWD #1 • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment

December 15, 2007

Power Outages at 64,000; More Than a Foot of Snow in Parts of Kansas • Kansas Adjutant General's Office

December 14, 2007

December 17 City Council agenda & packet available online • Liberty, Mo.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Preston • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
District 2 Councilman Joe Stubblefield Opts out of 2008 Reelection • Blue Springs, Mo.
Power Remains Out to 74,000; Generators Only Available to Critical Facilities • Kansas Adjutant General's Office
KDHE Advises Residents to Take Precautions in Response to Power Outages • Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
3-Trails Crossing Opens, Untangling Old Triangle Concludes