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Lenexa blogger styles on a small budget

Lindsey Kupper, a budget stylist, likes a full closet and a full wallet for herself and her clients.

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Hinson contract keeps Shawnee Mission superintendent post the third-highest...

Hinson's three-year pact to pay more than $250,000 in salary and benefits

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Shawnee police renew request for help in finding man

Roy E. Roberts was last seen March 21. He was wearing a blue Royals jacket, blue jeans and white shoes.

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Lenexa plans for long construction headache at I-35 and 95th

Motorists who frequent the shopping areas around Interstate 35 and 95th Street in Lenexa have about a year left to enjoy the traffic flow as it is. Then, as construction season starts in 2014, the...

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Business briefs | Schlitterbahn seeking to fill 600 summer jobs

Shawnee Mission Medical Center honors doctors; Free College Day at JCCC.

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Two KU researchers are Goldwater Scholars

Juniors Lianna Dang and Qi Chen will each receive up to $7,500 to cover their tuition, fees, books and room and board.

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Shawnee abates excise tax

To spark development, the Shawnee City Council voted in March to temporarily abate the city's excise tax to stimulate development by reducing upfront costs.

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For those affected by autism, Wonderscope plans special event

Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City will host a sensory-friendly event from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, a first for the museum.

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Shawnee middle-schooler accused of throwing flames on another student

A Shawnee middle school student was charged Thursday with aggravated battery for allegedly throwing flaming hand sanitizer onto another student.

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Children get a hands-on history lesson at Shawnee Town 1929

The museum offers a glimpse of old-fashioned farm life and a chance to take on farm chores.

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Even in changing times, Shawnee Mission aims to remain at the head of the class

Earnest parents who know the Shawnee Mission School District's strong history are watching, wondering if it can continue pushing state performance higher, and continue to drive more students into...

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Business notes: Garmin, city of Shawnee good employers for reservists

Shawnee Mission Medical Center said it has purchased a new cleaning system that uses ultraviolet light technology to eliminate bacteria as part of its effort to reduce the rate of hospital-associated...

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Johnson County to improve abitat for endangered snakes

Funding would be capped at $85,000.

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At concession stands, Johnson County nudges patrons toward healthier options

Switch was implemented last week at Theatre in the Park.

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Lenexa app speeds city services

Lenexa 311 allows residents to report problems such as damaged road signs, potholes, improper signals and codes requests.

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For Shawanee students, art is what they make of it

Students offer their interpretations of works in exhibit at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

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Yards gone wild are producing wholesome food

Although food forests are still unusual, the idea of growing food in the suburbs is not. Phil and Cheryl Kimmi of Lenexa are part of a food-not-lawns movement that has been gathering steam in urban...

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For Shawanoe students, art is what they make of it

Students offer their interpretations of works in exhibit at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

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Lenexa shines a light on Latino artists

This year's show included photography, oil and acrylic paintings, jewelry and 3-D art in clay, steel, fabric and other media.

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As social media evolve, cities scramble to keep up

Updating and tweeting can swamp city staffers who have taken on public communication in addition to their other duties.

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