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Hey Johnson County, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Chiefs’ new headquarters, rescued greyhounds, and trivia night + lots of fun things to do for free.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New team home in Kansas: The Chiefs selected Populous to design a $300 million headquarters and training facility in Olathe, setting a five-year timeline for completion and a day-to-day home for the team and staff -- read the full story.
More additions coming soon: Overland Park's Bluhawk announced new tenants last week, including L.L.Bean and Chicken Salad Chick, as Phase 2 moves forward and J.Crew Factory, Buckle and Barnes and Noble have opened -- see the full tenant list.
A second chance awaits: After 30 malnourished greyhounds were found in Oklahoma, Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets began nursing 18 survivors, five recovering in Leawood, with vet care, shots, and foster placements ahead -- read the full story.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Need a good laugh? Skip the endless streaming scroll and catch real-deal stand-up at Clint's Comedy Club, bringing live comedy to Overland Park with punchlines that actually land. It’s the easy weeknight plan when you want laughs close to home and a reason to text the group chat.
Closet refresh idea: Frankie & Jules is the local vibe-check for your closet this week, with new arrivals that swing from the Coastal Cutie Shrug and Elodie Tank Set to the KC Jacket and the Rolling Stones Start Me Up Tee. Shop online or pop in, then show up looking unintentionally intentional.
Street taco fix: Craving real-deal al pastor or carne asada that tastes like it came off a Mexico City sidewalk cart? Tacos Borrachos keeps it lively with bold, fresh flavors, colorful vibes, and traditional recipes that hit the spot. Grab a friend, order a few, then argue over who gets the last bite.
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Free Arts & Crafts Day on the Farm @ Hometown Olathe Family Farm | Tuesday (8/4) at 10:15 AM – Take a breather at the farm’s free, drop-in arts and crafts hangout, every Tuesday, all ages welcome. They supply craft goodies and inspiration stations, you bring imagination, patience, and maybe a picnic blanket. You get fresh air, they get glitter, everyone goes home smugly creative.
❓ Trivia Night @ Tallboyz Garage (Overland Park) | Tuesday (8/4) at 7:00 PM – Bring your brain to Tallboyz Garage for free live trivia, where bragging rights and prizes are on the line. It’s the kind of Overland Park night where you remember useless facts, forget email, and see half the PTA, the soccer coach, and your neighbor.
📖 Littlest Listeners Club @ Hometown Olathe Family Farm | Wednesday (8/5) at 10:30 AM – Midweek sanity check is happening at the farm, with Wednesday storytime and zero screen time. Kids get cozy tales, room to wiggle, and the occasional local author, you get coffee, a slushie, and thirty minutes to remember your inside voice. Free, wholesome, actually fun.
🏄 Surfin' Safari @ Stagecoach Park (Olathe) | Friday (8/7) at 7:00 PM – Patio weather calls for free tunes at Stagecoach Park, where a Beach Boys tribute and Vinyl Revival turn the place into a surf trip. It’s the Goal-athe edition, with food trucks, yard games, and a beefed-up Family Zone so the kids bounce while you harmonize.
🍐 Spiked Pear Weekend @ Hometown Olathe Family Farm | Friday (8/7) – Pear season is doing the heavy lifting at The H.O.F.F. in Olathe with a weekend of spiked, smooth, crisp pours that basically qualify as self care. Think pear cocktails and easy farm vibes, the kind you linger over with old friends, no fuss, just flavor.
🚚 History Highlight Tours: Feeding America - 1920s Truck Farming @ Shawnee Town 1929 Museum | Saturday (8/8) at 10:30 AM – Grab your library card, and poke around Shawnee Town’s History Highlights on 1920s truck farming, the not-actually-about-trucks kind that fed KC’s boom. Expect a working garden, clever gizmos, and plenty of aha moments. Johnson County Library cardholders snag a morning freebie.
🎱 Bingo Night @ Sweet Tee's Coffee Shop (Olathe) | Monday (8/10) at 5:30 PM – Bingo Night is calling numbers and your luck with five free games, prizes, and just enough friendly rivalry to keep it interesting. Expect Sweet Tee's swag, gift cards, and that one table who brings lucky trolls. Seats go fast, so claim a good one early.
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07 — Johnson County report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 96. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Heat index values as high as 95. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 49%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. This house is wildThis custom story-and-a-half home blends luxe design with serious function, from the dramatic entry and floor-to-ceiling windows to the open kitchen and slate-floored lanai with fireplace. The primary suite feels like a retreat, while the curved staircase leads to a loft, three ensuite bedrooms, and a flex room. A wine room, walkout level, and 5-car garage complete the package.
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