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City Issues • 2026-08-07
Written by: Eric Collins

Data Center Development And Community Opposition

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City Issues • 2026-08-07
Written by: Eric Collins

Homeless Without A Year Round, Low Barrier Shelter

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Public Safety • 2026-08-07
Written by: Eric Collins

Olathe Police Interaction With ICE Leads To Deportation

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Deep Dives • 2026-08-03
Written by: Eric Collins

Deep Dive: K-10 Traffic Frustrations

How does KDOT plan to fix traffic capacity headaches?
Courts & Crime • 2026-08-02
Written by: Eric Collins

Prairie Village Woman Pleads Guilty to $95K Social Security Fraud

A 70-year-old Prairie Village woman faces up to 10 years in federal prison after collecting her deceased husband's benefits for four years.