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A new Kansas law is set to take effect July 1 that ties the state’s legal definitions of male, female, man and woman to a person’s sex assigned at birth. Roeland Park's new policy specifies that city employees can use restrooms and other facilities that align with their gender identity.
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After spending six years as the mayor of Roeland Park, Kansas, Mike Kelly was elected in November to be the next chairman of the Johnson County Commission. Just three months into the job, he's set to give his first State of the County address next week.
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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.
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While the Johnson County Commission chair’s office is nonpartisan, Kelly and O’Hara are far apart ideologically on key issues.
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Mayors and local officials founded Climate Action KC, and are taking measurable steps to reduce emissions and create healthier communities throughout the Kansas City metro.
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Attendees will include national and international guests sharing strategies from around the world to address climate change.
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Removing the language would be expensive for the city, but a proposed Kansas executive order would simplify the process.
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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.
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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.
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The Roeland Park City Council on Monday unanimously approved an order requiring mask be worn inside all indoor public spaces citywide. The order takes effect Tuesday, Aug. 24, and will remain in effect through at least mid-October.
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The Roeland Park City Council is considering an ordinance that would prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using city resources for immigration…
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While residents are in an uproar this summer over residential property assessments in Jackson County, Missouri, an equally important battle is underway in…