Merriam News

More information became available Thursday about an Olathe man accused of videotaping children at a Fourth of July parade in Lenexa, Kan.

Shawnee Mission Medical Center CEO Samuel Turner talks about the hospital's expansion under construction and how the structure's new glass facade is intended to be a "beacon" to the community.

Overland Park police have a key piece of evidence in their search for a burglar.

Toppled trees and roof damage in northeastern Johnson County left some wondering if the area was struck by a small tornado last night.The storm, whatever it was, ripped through Merriam and a slice of Shawnee ...

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 :: Tim Murphy The deadline for applying for consideration is Sunday, July 6th Merriam, KS - infoZine - The City of Merriam, Kansas, is now accepting applications for the artists to be ...

Individuals, youth and civic groups are needed and welcome to volunteer. Merriam, KS - infoZine - Merriam and Shawnee, Kansas Fields for Freedom organizers are gearing up for the assembly of over 3,000 United ...

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 :: Linda Brinkerhoff Nonprofit organization offering Outdoor Organic Farmers Market with arts and crafts in Merriam, Kansas.

Police arrested three people suspected of robbing a service station Wednesday night. via KSHB-TV Kansas City

Authorities closed several roads in Merriam late Wednesday afternoon because of a gas leak. via KCTV Kansas City

“We assume we contribute to the litter problem, but we don't think we are the litter problem”

Today’s problemMerriam’s Bernard Herman doesn’t like all the litter in the area of the Deffenbaugh landfill in Shawnee.“Isn’t it a law that trash needs to be covered while ... via Kansas City Star

Monday, May 05, 2008 :: infoZine Staff Arts and crafts of all types will be on display when the Johnson County Park and Recreation District conducts its twenty-third annual arts and crafts festival, The ... via Kansas City InfoZine

Overland Park Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two persons who used a stolen credit card. via KSHB-TV Kansas City

Four people in a car briefly abducted a woman at a Sonic drive-in restaurant Wednesday evening, and an attempted abduction was reported later at another drive-in.The first incident occurred about 5:30 p.m. at ... via Kansas City Star

“Are you going to try the deep-fried bologna sandwich too?”

Last week, I was goaded by Ellen Schenk , the co-host of KMBZ 980's Morning News program, to actually eat a unique delicacy that I had been talking about - in this column and then on that show - for weeks: the ... via The Pitch

“It's a community service project, but I also have a brother with a bad heart”

Mark Coffey/Sun Photo HOPPING FOR THE HEART: Second-grader Patrick McGeary keeps a close eye on third-grade teacher Travis Myers during the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for the American Heart Association on ... via KCCommunityNews.com

A two-alarm fire damaged the Gold's Gym business in Merriam Wednesday night. There were no injuries. via KMBZ-AM Westwood

Nineteen of a breeder's dogs were being nursed back to health Saturday at the Animal Haven shelter in Merriam. via KCTV Kansas City

Numerous small dogs rescued recently from a western Kansas dog breeder may be finding new homes this weekend in the Kansas City area.About nine dogs, which include Yorkshire terriers, are being displayed this ... via Kansas City Star

Reported by: Janet Koziol Email: koziol@nbcactionnews.com Last Update: 9:43 pm MERRIAM, Kan. via KSHB-TV Kansas City

Overland Park police were looking for a man suspected of robbing a gas station at gunpoint this evening.The robbery happened about 5:30 p.m. at Diamond Shamrock, 3456 Merriam Drive.Police said the suspect was ... via Kansas City Star