Lenexa, homeless services and Johnson County
Johnson County spent nearly $500K on failed homeless shelter
The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) terminated its contract to buy the La Quinta Inn in the city and turn it into a homeless shelter. The votes came during a special meeting Thursday morning and after the city council rejected a Special Use Permit (SUP) for it after a lengthy meeting that began Tuesday night and went into Wednesday morning.
‘Some lessons learned’: Johnson County commissioners address homeless shelter failure
Johnson County commissioners voted to terminate a lease agreement with La Quinta Inn after the city of Lenexa shot down a permit for a new homeless shelter.
Johnson County homeless shelter permit denied by Lenexa City Council. What happens now?
After a more than six-hour council meeting that stretched past midnight, a majority of Lenexa City Council rejected the plan to buy a former La Quinta Inn and turn it into a homeless services center.
Lenexa council rejects Johnson County homeless shelter plan, putting project in limbo
I think it puts an additional, and I think unwarranted, burden on the city,” one councilman said of the shelter proposal.
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Johnson County commissioners hold special meeting after new homeless center fails
2 suffer minor injuries during rough emergency landing in Johnson County
Two people suffered minor injuries Friday when a single-engine plane made a rough emergency landing and crashed into a fence ...
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Johnson County voters will face a $30M question in November. What could it cost taxpayers?
Johnson County residents will decide on a $30 million conservation bond this November. What will it do to property taxes?
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Johnson County GOP selects Ron Bates in county council caucus
Johnson County’s newest county council member is one already on the ballot for the fall election.
Marijuana charges dismissed for two Chiefs players in Johnson County
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — According to Johnson County court records, Kansas City Chiefs linemen Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Godrick ...
Live K-10 traffic updates: Delays, accidents in KC, Johnson County, Lawrence
Here’s what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence. This article is being ...
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Johnson County food pantry listings: Week of Sept. 22
Open: 9 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturday of the month; 10 a.m. to noon second Wednesday of each month; 5 to 7 p ...
In Johnson County, mental health court shows promising signs for the toughest cases
In its first year, participants in Johnson County's Mental Health Court spent 81% fewer days in hospitals seeking psychiatric ...
Major discount chain is closing a Johnson County location. Sales go until its last day
The Ohio-based discount retailer, selling home goods and more, will shut down the 140 S. Clairborne Road location. Its last ...
NTSB, FAA investigating after small plane makes hard landing in Johnson County
CLEBURNE, Texas — The FAA and NTSB are investigating after a single-engine aircraft crashed into a fence in Johnson County ...