Photos and video: SM North Class of 2012 graduation
Shawnee Mission North High School seniors were given an arsenal of advice Tuesday prior to receiving their high school diplomas — both from a former SM North student and from a current classmate.
- Video: SM North Class of 2012 graduation
- Photo gallery: SM North Class of 2012 graduation
Sports
Mill Valley baseball and softball teams win regional titles within earshot of one another
As the sun slunk down in western Shawnee on Monday, 3&2 Baseball became an amphitheater of joyous shrieks and expended flashbulbs. Within moments of one another, against the same school, Mill Valley’s baseball and softball teams became regional champions.
- State tennis: SMN’s Smith fourth, SMNW pulls off upsets, SJA doubles place 12th May 15
- #ShawneeSports regional golf roundup: SMNW, MVHS, SJA send golfers to state May 15
- Undermanned Sporting KC loses third straight May 14
- High school rec basketball league deadline approaching May 14
- Shawnee Mission Park Lake May 12 fishing report May 14
Local Government
City Council acting to limit pension risks
The Shawnee City Council is looking at changes to its supplemental pension plan aimed at preventing fund shortfalls from saddling residents with tax increases or cutbacks in city services.
Local news
Museum honors volunteers at heart of its growth
The Shawnee Town 1929 museum recognized some local volunteers for their role in the museum’s growth and expansion during an April recognition event themed “Volunteers: A Work of Heart.”
Business
Walmart advances smaller Supercenter
The Shawnee Planning Commission will consider a revised site plan on May 21 for a long-proposed Walmart supercenter in western Shawnee.
Schools & education
SM Northwest student lands perfect ACT score after 3rd try
Jack Rogers got a 34 out of a possible 36 points his first time taking the ACT college admissions exam.
Crime, courts & safety
Lansing escapee found in KCK
A convicted sex offender who escaped from Lansing Correctional Facility three weeks ago was back in custody Wednesday afternoon.
- Art show gives students self-esteem boost May 16
- A step back in time: Bonner business creates WWI 'toy' May 16
- Photos and video: SM North Class of 2012 graduation May 16
- Food: Steamed hake packs in the flavor May 16
- Seniors citizens luncheon to include flag program May 15
- The next chapter May 15
- State tennis: SMN's Smith fourth, SMNW pulls off upsets, SJA doubles place 12th May 15
- Five questions: Window watch May 15
- Beal: Visit from feathered friends like hummingbirds creates enjoyable pastime May 15
- Council rolls through agenda like a speeding Abrams tank May 15
- #ShawneeSports regional golf roundup: SMNW, MVHS, SJA send golfers to state May 15
- Shawnee BizWatch: Construction on the Parkway February 28, 2012 1 comment
- Poll: Do you plan to go to the Shawnee Farmers Market this year? April 30, 2012 1 comment
- On the street: Should Shawnee continue spending $30,000 to $50,000 a year to provide residents with tree debris drop-off sites after major storms? April 25, 2012 1 comment
- Chat with Ward II council member Neal Sawyer 3 comments
- Event: Johnson County Wastewater Billing Public Meeting December 1, 2011 2 comments
- Event: Great Backyard Bird Count February 18, 2012 1 comment
- Event: Diabetes Support Group January 18, 2012 1 comment
- Northwest tops Leavenworth in district football Photo: Shawnee Mission Northwest battled past Leavenworth 24-22 Thursday night in ... October 20, 2011 1 comment
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- Event: Sacred Heart Parish Garage Sale July 15, 2011 1 comment
Today's events
- Shawnee Mission Northwest High School graduation at 7 p.m.
- Shawnee/Lenexa Chapter of Business Network International meeting at 7 a.m.
Upcoming events
- Johnson County Genealogical Society May 26
- Keith McFadden Memorial Golf Tournament
- Winesong at Riverfest June 16
- Johnson County Genealogical Society June 23
More events
Births
- Riley and Amanda Rothe, a girl.
- Bobbie Jo and Brett Robert Clark, a girl.
- J.R. and Lauren Lobner.
- Michael and Kim Robbins, a boy.
- Ryan and Sarah Fagan.
Obituaries
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Point of View/Shawnee
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