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Merged Christian high school considered
Future second school could be built in western Shawnee
July 3, 2008
If things go as planned, by the year 2012 high school students from Maranatha Academy, Whitefield Academy and Kansas City Christian, will be in one, larger building at the intersection of 135th Street and Quivira Road in Overland Park.
Board expected to approve bond
July 3, 2008
As she looks back on her year as president of the De Soto 232 Board of Education, Janine Gracy sees both setbacks and accomplishments.
County seeking election workers
July 3, 2008
The August primary election is a month away, and Johnson County Election Office officials are still looking for about 200 more poll workers.
Body found in Missouri identified as Shawnee man
July 2, 2008
Police say the body of a Shawnee man believed to have jumped off the Kansas Highway 7 bridge over the Kansas River last week was found in the Missouri River Tuesday, more than 50 miles downriver.
Shawnee police calls, July 2, 2008
July 2, 2008
Shawnee police reports from June 25 to July 1.
Johnson County to delay siren test
July 2, 2008
Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security will not be conducting the monthly test of the outdoor warning siren system as scheduled at 11 a.m. today.
Sunflower League’s top threat is one of state’s best
July 2, 2008
Taylor Isenhower’s list of honors just got a little longer.
City budget decisions due Tuesday
July 2, 2008
Shawnee City Council members will have a lot to think about this holiday weekend.
Maranatha celebrates banner year
July 2, 2008
Don’t look now, but there’s a little thing called “tradition” brewing at Maranatha Academy.
SMNW senior is runnerup in national competition
July 2, 2008
Julia Packham wasn’t supposed to be at Thursday’s SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
Relay for Life triples its take
July 2, 2008
Absolutely awesome.
Primary features Shawnee, Merriam officials
July 2, 2008
Before November’s general election, Republicans in the state’s 23rd House District will have to decide between two candidates who currently serve in their city government.
Kansas enjoys connections to 1776
July 2, 2008
The Fourth of July means many things to Kansans.
Report leads to search of Kaw
July 2, 2008
Shawnee Police and Fire department officials last week searched the Kansas River for a Shawnee man who may have jumped off the Kansas Highway 7 bridge.
Hornets swatted in Hutchinson
July 2, 2008
A pair of run-rule shortened wins on June 24 gave the Johnson County Hornets plenty of momentum going into the Blue Dragon Showcase Tournament in Hutchinson on Friday and Saturday.
SMNW graduate Rivera on watch list
July 2, 2008
Former Shawnee Mission Northwest standout and current University of Kansas linebacker Mike Rivera was tabbed to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List. The nomination was announced Monday by the Maxwell Football Club.
Martin to play for Wizards Juniors
July 2, 2008
Kyle Martin, a senior-to-be at Shawnee Mission Northwest, was selected to be one of 21 players on the Kansas City Wizards Juniors 18-and-under squad. The team was announced on Friday.
It’s about IQ
July 2, 2008
I admire John McCain for his valor and war heroism. However, John McCain is not as smart as George Bush.
Greed, not green
July 2, 2008
While most communities and cities are focused on the benefits of going green, our city officials remain determined to embrace wastefulness.
Free fireworks show at Shawnee Mission Park for holiday
July 2, 2008
Shawnee residents will look to the skies Friday night for the annual “Fire in the Sky” July 4th fireworks display.

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