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.

More than 20,000 people visited the Lenexa Farmers Market during our community-filledfirst year in 2018. The Market featured more than 30 local vendors, the work of six artists and 12 musicians, and was supported by 10 sponsors. Your purchases had a ripple effect: boosting our local economy, supporting jobs, and strengthening the local food system.

The Lenexa Police Department has seen a recent uptick in car break-ins around the city, especially at fitness centers, public parks and daycares. The most common items stolen in these burglaries are women’s purses.

Even before grass starts to sprout, there's still plenty todo outdoors to make sure your home is in top shape and compliant with City codes. Here are a few often-neglected early spring tasks that our Community Standards staff spot each year:

Hit a home run by enrolling your kids in one of Lenexa Parks & Recreation’s youth baseball programs this spring at Freedom Fields.

If you're looking forgreener, smarter or more eye-catching ideas for your lawn and garden, mark your calendar for the 10th annual Healthy Yards Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 6, 2019, at the Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Dr.

Do you drive, walk, bike or use transit in Lenexa? Take a look and give your feedback on recommendations for Lenexa’s Complete Streets Plan at a public workshop on March 21.

Want to give back to your community? We have a variety of volunteer positions available.

Dispose of old furniture, appliances and more at Dumpster Days at the Lenexa Municipal Services Service Center, 7700 Cottonwood St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6–7, 2019.

In January, the Lenexa City Council reviewed preliminary plans from a study that, once fully realized, would transform the block of Old Town occupied by the Community Center, Senior Center and Scouting Park.

Whether you’re looking to burn a pile of winter storm debris or clear a field for fresh spring growth, you’ll need a permit from the Lenexa Fire Department to help make sure you’re protecting the safety of people and property.

The Lenexa City Council discussed proposed recommendations for modernizing the city’s outdoor pool facilities during a Committee of the Whole meeting on Feb. 12, 2019. The options presented came from an aquatics study conducted by Waters Edge Aquatic Design

Pesky, persistent winter weather is creating plenty of new potholes. Here’s where they’re coming from, what we’re doing about the problem and how you can help.

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.

We're looking to seed the Lenexa Farmers Market with vendors, musicians, artists and sponsors for 2019.

Outdoor pool passes are now available for the 2019 aquatics season.