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Leah Wankum

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Writer and Reporter at Freelance

“I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now.” -Edna Mode

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  • Johnson County Good News: PV's Brush Creek work earns kudos; Lenexa teacher honored; county earns substance use grant

    2 weeks ago | johnsoncountypost.com | Leah Wankum

    How y’all doing, Johnson County? We’re bringing you more mid-week positivity in our latest roundup of happy things happening around our community. We kicked off the new year with a resolution to ourselves and our readers by answering one question:How can we share more good news happening in our community? Twice a month, we’ll be sharing a collection of some of the happy news that came into our inboxes and across our social media feeds.

  • Children's Mercy hospital in Overland Park getting $152 million expansion

    2 weeks ago | johnsoncountypost.com | Leah Wankum

    Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas in Overland Park is set to undergo a $152 million expansion of its facilities just off Interstate 435. In an announcement late last week, Children’s Mercy Kansas City noted the big changes will aim to enhance patient care and improve access to existing services and new clinical programs.

  • Stretch of 167th Street at U.S. Highway 69 shutting down for 6 months

    2 weeks ago | johnsoncountypost.com | Leah Wankum

    The stretch of 167th Street between Metcalf and Antioch in Overland Park will fully close to traffic for six months as part of the major reconstruction work on U.S. Highway 69. The closures also mean the entrance and exit ramps to the highway from 167th Street will close as well. The 180-day closure begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 6, effectively blocking all eastbound and westbound traffic along 167th Street from Metcalf Avenue to Antioch Road.

  • Johnson County Good News: Olathe educator named master teacher; Spring Hill wrestler makes state history; OP cafe is top for remote work

    4 weeks ago | johnsoncountypost.com | Leah Wankum

    Good afternoon, Johnson County! We’re bringing you more mid-week positivity in our roundup of happy things happening around our community. We kicked off the new year with a resolution to ourselves and our readers by answering one question:How can we share more good news happening in our community? Twice a month, we’ll be sharing a collection of some of the happy news that came into our inboxes and across our social media feeds.

  • Research shows if you’re a Black Kansan, you’re more likely than others to die of major diseases

    1 month ago | johnsoncountypost.com | Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga |Leah Wankum

    By Bek Shackelford-NwangangaBlack Kansans are dying from most major diseases at higher rates than Kansans of all other races. A recent study by the Urban Institute shows that racial disparities continue to exist in health outcomes among Kansas residents. Researchers say the results aren’t surprising, but they offer a glimpse into health data that has long been ignored. It also provides a roadmap for policymakers and advocates to address health disparities.

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