Elections

2 JoCo Kansas House races among 6 ‘close-race’ audits ordered after midterms

Two Kansas House districts in Johnson County are among six races being audited statewide by election officials because of how close their margins were after election night. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced six "close-race" audits on Wednesday afternoon, a day after Tuesday's midterm elections. All six races were within...

Cindy Holscher declares victory in Kansas governor’s race, Ty Masterson says results need ‘another look’

Democrat Amy Diediker wins Kansas State Board of Education seat

Democrats poised to flip up to 11 Kansas House seats in Johnson County — Here’s what we know

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Parkville man, 73, dies after four-vehicle crash at 107th and Nall in Overland Park

Rep. Proctor has narrow lead over 2 candidates with JoCo ties in Kansas Secretary of State race

Hollywood-born hot chicken eatery Angry Chickz nears Olathe opening

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See unofficial final results for 2026 local elections in Johnson County

The polls in Johnson County closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and the county election office has released unofficial final results. Results published on this page...

Adam Hamilton unseats Sen. Roger Marshall in much-watched U.S. Senate race in Kansas

By Grace Hills Kansans are sending Democrat Adam Hamilton to the U.S. Senate, the first time they’ve elected a Democrat to the chamber since 1932. Hamilton,...

Mike Kelly’s Amberwave PAC spends big in final stretch of county commission races

Amberwave, a political action committee launched in 2024 by Johnson County Chair Mike Kelly, continues to be a spending force in local races this...

Your Board of County Commissioners election primer

Early in-person voting in Johnson County began Saturday, Oct. 17, and voters can cast advance ballots through Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. There’s a...

JOHNSON COUNTY REAL ESTATE

Top ten most expensive homes listed in Johnson County in the past week

174th Ter, Overland Park: Five-bedroom home listed at $1.52 million

Leawood: Four-bedroom house listed on Meadow Ln. for $1.82 million

Leawood: Four-bedroom home listed on Pembroke Ln. for $1.3 million

Olathe: Five-bedroom house listed on 131st St. for $2 million

Taylor-Made Team Real Estate Spotlight

FOOD & DRINK

Yemeni coffee shop Moka & Co now open in Mission

Taiwanese bakery 85°C Bakery Cafe closes in Overland Park

Taco Republic closes its last Kansas City area location in Prairie Village

Overland Park’s Bluhawk is getting 2 new restaurants

LOCAL BUSINESS

Prairie Village baseball dad is helping gloves start their next chapter

What opened, closed and is coming soon this month in Johnson County

New locally owned bridal boutique opens in Overland Park

Overland Park’s longtime ‘shoe dude’ is closing his downtown shoe repair shop

Toys ‘R’ Us, iconic ’90s store, is coming back to Oak Park Mall in Overland Park

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Best bets for fun and engagement in Johnson County and (slightly) beyond!

JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Johnson County Wastewater general manager Susan Pekarek retires after leading 2 billion-dollar projects

Johnson County to buy Gardner building for new mental health clinic

Johnson County eliminates 8 jobs across four departments, saving roughly $1M

Johnson County passes $1.9B budget — Here’s how it impacts your tax bill

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

Overland Park plans public plaza on historic Strang Depot property downtown

Faced with underfunding, Blue Valley moves to cut millions across the district

Overland Park firms up details amid trash system overhaul. What’s proposed?

SHAWNEE NEWS

Shawnee Fire Department reaches settlement with ex-firefighter in federal discrimination case

Shawnee motorist killed after being hit by SUV while looking in parked car’s trunk on I-35 shoulder

After 30 years, a Shawnee park playground is getting new equipment

LENEXA NEWS

Kansas AG Kobach finds 5 Lenexa councilmembers violated Kansas open meetings law

Spring Hill man arrested after high-speed chase and crash on I-35

Lenexa angler to compete in national bass tournament for $1.25 million

OLATHE NEWS

5 key takeaways from Olathe Mayor John Bacon’s State of the City

With new fire station on hold, Olathe approves $2.2M for ‘critical repairs’

Olathe’s new 119th Street roundabout opens Wednesday — but drivers will have to wait for new bridge

LEAWOOD NEWS

Ex-Leawood priest Richard Storey pleads guilty to stealing almost $160,000 from Curé of Ars parish

Judge orders ex-Leawood priest back to court for violating bond conditions

Leawood’s $766M Hallbrook North project gets a new name: Highpoint

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

Prairie Village voters tap Cole Robinson to be next mayor over fellow councilmember Inga Selders

Your Prairie Village Mayor election primer

‘Old stomping grounds’ — Dozens gather to reminisce on yesteryear at Prairie Village Shops

NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

Merriam single trash hauler starts next week — Here’s what you need to know

4-vehicle crash on I-35 backs up morning rush-hour traffic

Mission OKs plan to turn Broadmoor Tower and former JCPenney site into nearly 650 apartments

Latest Obituaries

Charles E. Fiehler

Charlotte Patricia Grunhard

DeeAnna L. Chapman

James Richard Sylte

Kale Clinton Gentry

K-12 EDUCATION

Shawnee Mission work group to make recommendations for student AI policy

Meet Shawnee Mission’s 2 new high school principals — A SM East alum and an Atchison transplant

Blue Valley welcomes 4 new high school principals this year

De Soto contract negotiations persist, leaving teachers frustrated

‘It’s part of their identity’: Blue Valley to end Chinese Immersion Program, citing budget challenges