Earlier this summer, Brian Schmeidler’s 11-year-old son exited the pool at his Johnson County subdivision with badly cut toes. “We’re talking deep cuts across four of his five toes on one foot,” he ...

The “Dog Days of Summer” include numerous swimming sessions for dogs of all sizes in Johnson County public pools. Courtesy photo There just might be something to that phrase “dog days of summer.” Just ...

Summer is almost here and that means it’s almost time for pool season. Pools around Johnson County are getting ready to open as the school year comes to a close. The Franklin Family Aquatic Center ...

Families enjoy both swimming and the shade at the Franklin Family Aquatic Center. The pool opens for the season Saturday. Photo provided by city of Franklin As Memorial Day approaches, pools across ...

Shawnee’s Thomas A. Soetart Aquatic Center first opened at its location on Johnson Drive in 1987. One of Johnson County’s busiest pools is looking to get a facelift after years of wear and tear.