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Game-day solved: Whether you bleed KC red or swing Royal blue, Kansas Sampler/Rally House Town Center hooks you up with fan gear and apparel for the Chiefs, Royals, KU, K-State, Wichita State, and more.
Fade game strong: KC Barber Co. isn’t your average barbershop, it’s a bungalow vibe with precision fades, clean beard sculpting, and barbers who actually listen.
Sushi cravings, solved: Sawa Sushi & Hibachi balances traditional and contemporary Japanese plates, from pristine sushi and sashimi to full hibachi dinners that sizzle.
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Olive Tree, a popular olive oil shop in Overland Park, is set to close its doors next month after over a decade in business.
Full story at kansascity.com ↗
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating Todd Jeffrey Earnshaw Jr., a 33-year-old man with autism who has been missing for a week.
Full story at kctv5.com ↗
Two Kansas establishments, Tallgrass Tap House and Free State Brewing Company, both of which were nominated by an expert panel and voted on by USA Today readers, have made their places in USA Today's national rankings for beer.
Full story at kansas.com ↗
Johnson County, Kansas, residents can expect to pay more in property taxes next year due to the Board of County Commissioners' approval of the proposed 2027 budget of $1.9 billion.
Full story at kshb.com ↗
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) has released a regional model policy for e-mobility, including e-bikes and scooters, in response to a growing number of crashes involving motorized bike and scooter that leave riders injured or dead.
Full story at fox4kc.com ↗
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