Two Lenexa firefighters were among 14 public safety officers awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor by President Donald Trump during a White House ceremony on Wednesday, May 22.

With more than 5,000 citizen engagement interactions, the City of Lenexa can truly say Vision 2040 was a community-driven process. That community input has created a vision that will ensure Lenexa will continue to thrive well into the future.

Splash right in to summer in 2019! Outdoor pools open for the season on May 25. Here’s everything you need to know to make your summer at the pool a memorable one.

Summertime brings more people to our streets, sidewalks and trails. Follow these basic tips to help keep yourself and others safe!

Are you planning to light up a wood-burning fire pit or chiminea this summer? You won't need a permit, but you will need to follow these requirements.

During May and June, work out in order to enter a drawing for free Lenexa Rec Center gear!

With more than 20 years of experience serving the community in several capacities, Beccy Yocham has been appointed as the new City Manager for Lenexa, Kansas. Following a national recruitment and selection process, the City Council unanimously approved Beccy’s contract during their April 16 meeting.

There are plenty of reasons to try projects and plants that help naturally treat rain runoff at your home – and Lenexa’s Cost Share Program can help you get started with free money!

The Lenexa Rec Center’s recently recently expanded Rec Shop display rack in the lobby is full of great new products.

Lenexa City Manager Eric Wade can celebrate a long and distinguished career in local government when he retires in June. At the time of his retirement, Wade will have completed a 15-year tenure with the city, having been appointed in June of 2004. He is only the third person to hold the position.

Five positions on the Lenexa GoverningBody are up for election in 2019. If you are interested in filing for election, you must do so by noon on June 3.

As the tulips and fresh grass sprout up around Lenexa, so will the orange cones. More than 40 lane miles of Lenexa streets are scheduled to receive surface treatments starting in early spring to help maintain a quality street network.

After months of snowy weather, Mother Nature isn’t done yet. Warmer spring temperatures also bring storm season, and this year could bring more severe weather risks than normal. AccuWeather’s U.S. tornado forecast shows a higher frequency of severe weather risks in the traditional Tornado Alley, and the most impacted states include Kansas. This means more potential for tornadoes and severe storms than the past three years.

If you’re looking for an easy way to get around in eastern Lenexa, RideKC can help. Beginning Feb. 1, 2019, RideKC will offer an on-demand service to connect you to work, school, shopping and more through their six-month microtransit pilot program.