Kids can show their appreciation of the Lenexa Police Department by entering a contest where they draw why “I Like Lenexa Police.”

Lenexa received AAA(Aaa)/Stable ratings for the authorized issuance of its Series 2022A General Obligation bonds in early August 2022. Strong bond ratings help the City save tax dollars when issuing debt for capital projects.

School is almost back in session! Here are some safety reminders from the Lenexa Police Department to discuss with your kiddos who may be walking or riding a bike to school.

A full closure of 87th Street Parkway just east of the entrance to Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park is planned to start Wednesday, Aug. 10, while crews install a new pre-cast pedestrian tunnel under the road.

How does Lenexa plan to allocate its resources next year? Here’s how you can explore the 2023 Recommended Budget and provide feedback before the Lenexa City Council considers approving the budget in late August.

During hot summer days, it's important to keep your body well hydrated. Think plain water tastes boring? Try making a delicious citrus-infused water instead.

Roundabouts are a way to keep traffic moving smoothly and quickly instead of traffic lights, which can interrupt the flow of traffic.

As part of the upcoming renovation project at Indian Trails Aquatic Center, the City of Lenexa intends to give this pool a new name. And we want your input! Submit ideas by Aug. 3.

If you live next to a stream, park, trail or open land, make sure you know where your property begins and City property begins before doing an outdoor project.

Indian Trails Aquatic Center at Sar-Ko-Park Trails Park is set to undergo major renovations. The $15 million in improvements, which begin this coming winter, will modernize Lenexa’s most visited pool and enhance its status as a destination aquatics facility for the community.

As designs for the new Lenexa Justice Center begin moving through the City’s planning approval process, the public is getting a closer look at what the new building will look like and how this facility will benefit the community.

The Lenexa Police Department has had numerous reports recently of residents falling victim to a commonly used “computer tech support” scam. Some of those victims have lost tens of thousands of dollars in this scheme.

The midterm election is coming up in November. Make sure you know Lenexa’s rules for political signs and soliciting.

The Lenexa City Council has set public hearings the 2023 Recommended Budget, which balances a property tax rate reduction with continued exceptional services.

The Lenexa City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding on June 21, 2022, to transfer property and assets of the Cemetery to the City at the end of this year.

With hot summer temperatures comes the irresistible urge to cool off. Whether in your home pool, a community pool, or boating on the lake, it is important to keep water safety at the forefront of your mind.

Following building codes helps ensure that your pool is built safely for you, your family and your guests. That’s why the City of Lenexa requires permits and inspections for all above-ground and in-ground pools, except for prefabricated pools less than 30 inches deep.

There seems to be a perfect storm of road construction happening right now in Lenexa, particular in the 87th Street/I-435 area. Here are a few reasons why you’re seeing so many projects causing closures at once.

Ramp and lane closures will impact travel around the Interstate 435 and 87th Street Parkway interchange over the next several months as work continues on a major improvement project.

The Lenexa Fire Department doesn't want to crash your party for an emergency. Instead, they have some safety tips for before, during and after your summer cookouts.

We have your summer bucket list covered. Check out 25 mostly free things to do.

Like many other organizations, the City of Lenexa has found it difficult to attract and retain staff over the last few years. New enhancements to pay and benefits are designed to bring in great new employees and keep them on the job.

Permeable surfaces are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s easy to see why. They allow you to create unique, eye-catching designs that fit naturally into the landscape and are an excellent way to protect water quality.

The City Council passed an ordinance on April 19, 2022, which slightly changes Lenexa’s ward boundaries to ensure the city’s population remains relatively balanced among its four city council wards. Less than 1,000 residents (out of over 57,000) are impacted by the change which removes a single precinct (currently 2-06) from Ward 2 and enjoins it to Ward 1 as a new precinct.

Each May, we celebrate Building Safety Month. Getting a building permit is one of the best ways you can keep yourself, others and your property safe during and after a project.