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.

With primary and general elections quickly approaching, make sure you know Lenexa’s rules for political signs and soliciting.

The Lenexa City Council is starting its review of 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 City of Festivals has some star-spangled events lined up to keep your holiday weekend dandy.

Are you a fungi fanatic? Fresh, local mushrooms are back at the Lenexa Farmers Market this year.

During June 2022, The City of Lenexa is collecting boxes of cool bandages for kids in need and raising awareness and money for childhood cancer.

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.

Whether you’re looking forward evenings around the firepit or planning spring yard cleanup, being safe and knowing when you need a burn permit is essential.

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.

Get your home in shape before the summer heat. Maintaining and inspecting your home’s exterior can keep yourself and others safe, save you from costly repairs and avoid common City Code violations, which are in place to keep our City flourishing.

We are excited to welcome eight new vendors to the Lenexa Farmers Market for the 2022 season, with more to come. Here are the products we're adding.

As temperatures grow warm enough to place asphalt, you can expect to see road construction projects heating up around Lenexa.

Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 7–11. Here are some tips on how to be prepared and safety measures to consider if a tornado does strike.

Have you been startled lately by occasional ground vibrations in Lenexa? Learn about the use of controlled blasting on construction sites.