Shawnee News

Because the announcement of Needmore Discs' imminent closure has sent ripples, murmurs and even shockwaves through the scene, I thought it would be a good idea to check in with that other Shawnee record store, Vinyl Renaissance , just a few blocks north on Nieman Road, at 10922 Shawnee Mission Parkway.

Families used to gathering up the kids, packing the car with lawn chairs and snacks, and heading to Shawnee Mission Park for the annual fireworks spectacular will have to find a new spot to celebrate their independence on July Fourth.

When it comes to their teenagers' dating habits, parents may think they have the answers, though it's more likely they know little about the ways teens initiate and conduct intimate relationships.

Aaron, Donald A. and Zuercher, Orpha D., both of Wichita. Aitken, Seth J. and Henshaw, Quintella D.M., both of Wichita.

SHAWNEE, Kan. a ' Firefighters are battling a two-alarm fire at a Shawnee apartment complex.

Theatre for Young America's experienced instructors will also teach Wonderscope's Express Yourself Camp and Express Yourself Mini-Camp. Each Theatre for Young America 4-day workshop centers on a theme such as historical or popular children's literature, auditioning or improvisational techniques.

College students Kali Hague and Merritt Hitchcock are about to embark on an extreme cross-country summer trip.The far-flung stops arent so exotic Liberal, Kan.; Lufkin, Texas; Racine, Wis.

Drivers may have to suspend their cell phone calls when driving through Shawnee, Kan.

Alan Cardozo, right, paused to take a picture of his son Brayden Cardozo, 7, left, and two friends Holden Williamson, 7 and Jack Ayers, 6, right, during Wednesday, June 17, 2009, Red-Tailed Hawk Cub Scout Day Camp at Lake Olathe in Olathe, KS.

Johnson County Wastewater has received the green light to conduct a green audit of its overall operations and facilities.

SHAWNEE, Kan. a ' A traveling salesman from California faces charges in a bizarre case involving a drunken Shawnee man and his wife.

SHAWNEE, Kan. a ' County officials were scheduled to meet Wednesday night to discuss a proposal that would set into stage a controlled deer hunt at Shawnee Mission Park.

A Shawnee man pleaded guilty today in a drunken driving accident that killed a French college student and injured another man.A Johnson County judge in August will sentence Steven Cummins, 25, for involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery.Cummins blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit on Feb.

Shawnee city staff continues to study a solid waste program and a preliminary analysis will not be presented to the City Council until September.

Arkansas City High School sophomore Tayler Smith fired a 76 on Tuesday to finish in a tie for 10th place in the 14-15 boys age division at the Kansas District Optimist Junior Golf Championships at Salina Municipal Golf Course.

Several area residents are having to deal with health code violations. According to the Kansas City Star, the Kansas Department of Agriculture recently cited some metro dining spots with four or more critical health-code violations.

SHAWNEE, Kan. a ' Police say a standoff that started early Tuesday morning ended hours later when the suspect took his own life.

SHAWNEE, Kan. a ' Police say a standoff that started early Tuesday morning appeared to involve a woman and her estranged husband.

The Theatre in the Park celebrates its 40th anniversary Friday with a 'Backstage Bash and Benefit' on the stage in Shawnee Mission Park.

Seven Kansas City-area storm-water projects will receive nearly $3.1 million combined from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009.