Check gas prices before hitting the road

KansasCity.com - Fri Nov 27

If friends and family are preparing to hit the road this weekend for the trip home, it never hurts to get a gauge on the cost of filling the tank.

Free AIDS testing offered in Wyandotte, Johnson counties

KansasCity.com - Wed Nov 25

In observance of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the Unified Government Public Health Department and the Johnson County Health Department will offer free rapid HIV testing Tuesday.In Wyandotte County, testing is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the health department at Sixth Street and Ann Avenue.

Community invited to Thanksgiving feast

Miami County Republic - Wed Nov 25

The Johnson County Multi-Service Center and Lazy C Ranch is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for the residents of Spring Hill.

College launches Kansas Studies Institute

St. Louis Nursing News - Tue Nov 24

For nearly five years, the state travel and tourism division has proclaimed Kansas is a oeAs Big as You Think.a Even so, many in Johnson County have yet to learn about the diversity and complexity of the state.

Babysitter charged in girla s death has published book on how to run a day care

KansasCity.com - Tue Nov 24

A former Olathe day-care operator facing criminal charges in the death of an 18-month-old girl has written a book on how to operate a day care.Jeanette L. Lawrence, 46, also appeared this week in Johnson County Court and waived her right to hear evidence against her, which can indicate ongoing plea negotiations.She is charged with involuntary ...

Sun columnist Hearne Christopher arrested for DUI

Kansas City Star - Tue Nov 24

A Johnson County Sun columnist and former Kansas City Star gossip columnist today took the unusual step of announcing his own early morning arrest for drunken driving.Prairie Village police said that Hearne Christopher was ticketed about 2:30 a.m. today in the 3100 block of West 79th Street.

YRC selling part of logistics business for $34 million

KansasCity.com - Tue Nov 24

YRC Worldwide has sold its Dedicated Contract Carriage business to a Dallas company for $34 million.

Rep. Dennis Moore

KansasCity.com - Mon Nov 23

Dennis Moore, U.S. Representative from Kansas' 3rd congressional district, arrives at Kansas City International Airport from Washington D.C. Monday evening, Nov.

Former Kline aide faces ethics charge

KansasCity.com - Mon Nov 23

A former top assistant to Phill Kline faces a legal ethics complaint alleging he made misleading comments before the Kansas Supreme Court.Eric Rucker was Klines chief of staff when Kline was attorney general and later worked as chief deputy for Kline when he was appointed Johnson County district attorney.According to a complaint filed Monday by the ...

Dennis Moore won't seek re-election

KansasCity.com - Mon Nov 23

U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, a Democrat who confounded the GOP by winning six consecutive elections in a heavily Republican district, will not seek re-election next year.Moore, 64, who represented Johnson, Wyandotte and a portion of Douglas counties, issued a statement Monday saying he would to finish out his term, which ends in January 2011.