Leah Wankum

Olathe-based Pepper Cave, owned by Justin Bale, was suspended indefinitely in apparent response to complaints about Bale’s social media activity, which in recent days has been filled with blatant antisemitic invective. Bale responded to the suspension by praising Hitler.

Peter Carnesciali, a software engineering manager, created a bot service that finds COVID-19 testing appointments at local pharmacies. The bot service initially found vaccination appointments, but has changed its focus in the wake of the latest surge in cases.

The cities of Prairie Village, Mission and Roeland Park will all impose new citywide mask mandates beginning Tuesday, Jan. 18. But as with previous mandates, there are several exceptions.

The board will advise Lenexa Police on issues like potential bias in policing, use of force, and responses to mental health crises. Its formation comes at a time when police agencies in Johnson County and beyond are facing calls for more transparency and public engagement.

A viral social media post showed two white students holding a homecoming dance proposal sign reading, “If I were Black, I’d be picking cotton. But I’m white, so I’m picking you for HOCO.” The schools of the two students say they are investigating.

The senior dog rescue and sanctuary, which opened in August, helps pooches age in place. They currently care for a half-dozen dogs.

Here are photos from Overland Park's 9/11 Memorial ceremony on Saturday.

Eight years after closing her beloved Chacko's Bakery and Eatery, local chef Rachel Finn is starting Chacko's as a studio kitchen in her Mission home, where she will teach cooking classes.

Even though Johnson County no longer requires masks to be worn in public, local police departments maintain that reaching a peaceful resolution is preferable to arrests and charges.

Maj. Byron Roberson has served the Prairie Village Police Department for the past 26 years.