Prairie Village

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Two bills introduced in the Kansas Legislature were drafted by officials in Roeland Park, which has struggled for years to fully eliminate racist deed restrictions that are now illegal to implement but remain stubbornly on the books of homeowners' associations.

Prairie Village is considering updating its zoning laws to help create more affordable options and encourage diversity in a city short on both. But the proposed changes are drawing vocal opposition from some residents.

Some community members have expressed disproval about recommendations to modify residential zoning guidelines in Prairie Village. But others say the proposal will help the city to be more affordable, inclusive and diverse.

Police officers in Johnson County’s biggest cities say they do not expect Missouri's impending recreational marijuana law to change much about their operations. Marijuana possession is still illegal, as is driving while impaired.

The mezzo-soprano, who grew up in Prairie Village, has been nominated for 11 Grammys and won three times — so far.

Since 2010, Mukharji has quietly welcomed nearly 5,000 students into her Prairie Village home for her popular Indian cooking classes, many of which sell out within 24 hours.

Nearly 40 residents spoke at Prairie Village's Sept. 6 city council meeting, and all but a few were opposed to the proposed updates to zoning standards. Many said they're concerned about increasing housing density worsening traffic, overcrowding schools and other issues that will “degrade the integrity” of Prairie Village.

Prairie Villagers will have until the end of this month to enjoy puttering around the city on Bird electric scooters.

Prairie Village developed a sister city relationship with Dolyna, Ukraine, in the early 2000s. The western Ukrainian city is now acting as a hub for the collection of humanitarian aid during the Russian invasion.

Kansas City Ballet is expanding its south campus, located in Prairie Village's Meadowbrook Shopping Center at 95th and Nall Avenue. The expansion will allow the ballet school to offer classes for more advanced students and older adults.

The cities of Prairie Village and Roeland Park extended their current citywide mask mandate through March 16, a month after the orders' original expiration dates. The unanimous votes by both city councils on Monday come as new COVID-19 cases have dropped sharply in Johnson County.