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OLATHE POLICE PROBE DEADLY FATAL HEAD-ON CRASH

July 31, 2026

Fatal crash investigation underway in Olathe after a head-on collision kills one driver Friday morning.

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  • CONTINUAL STARFISH FOR OLATHE HOMELESS BATTLES

    July 29, 2026

    Starfish Project’s new home hits another roadblock, and the next vote could decide everything.

  • FAITH TECHNOLOGIES MEGA-PLANT TO SPRAWL SOUTH OLATHE

    July 29, 2026

    South Olathe farmland could soon become a 1.4-million-square-foot manufacturing giant—bringing far more trucks next.

  • AGAIN! Neighbors Fight Starfish Project

    July 27, 2026

    Starfish Project thought it found home in Olathe — now neighbors are pushing back hard.

  • STREET CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES FOR 7/27/26

    July 26, 2026

  • ALGAE BLOOMS SPREAD AT LAKES

    July 25, 2026

    Harmful algae could be lurking at area lakes—know the warning signs before you swim.

  • MOTEL BLAZE DISPLACES 28 IN OLATHE

    July 24, 2026

    Fire crews rush to an Olathe motel as a laundry room blaze forces evacuations.

  • LAKESHORE DRIVE CLOSURE STARTS MONDAY

    July 23, 2026

    Lakeshore Drive closes July 27—plan ahead, follow detours, and expect delays near Dennis Avenue.

  • CELLPHONES BANNED SCHOOL, WORK ZONES

    July 23, 2026

    Governor Kelly signs a new safety law—what it means for drivers, workers, and kids.

  • Olathe Approves 2027 Community Development Grant

    July 22, 2026

    Olathe’s 2027 block grant plan could send federal dollars to housing, jobs, and neighborhood projects.

  • City Approves $945K Softball Upgrade

    July 22, 2026

    City approves $945,000 for a new softball complex upgrade—concessions, restrooms, and more coming together.

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  • Johnson County Scores Rare Triple Crown

    July 31, 2026

    Johnson County scores its first-ever Triple Crown from top public finance officers nationwide.

  • JOHNSON COUNTY LEADS CYCLOSPORA CASES

    July 24, 2026

    Cyclospora cases are climbing fast across the metro, and health officials are warning the outbreak isn’t over.

  • JOCO VOTE IN HONOR OF VETERAN PROGRAM

    July 20, 2026

    Johnson County voters can honor a veteran while preparing for the 2026 election.

  • Advance Voting Opens Saturday In Johnson County

    July 18, 2026

    Advance voting starts Saturday in Johnson County, but fewer sites mean planning ahead matters now.

  • IMMIGRATION DIVIDES JOHNSON COUNTY RACE

    July 18, 2026

    Immigration divides Johnson County voters; candidates spell out whether they’ll back ICE cooperation or protections.

  • 25 JOHNSON COUNTY CYCLOSPORA CASES CONFIRMED

    July 18, 2026

    Johnson County sees 25 Cyclospora cases — and health officials say that may be just the beginning.

  • JOHNSON COUNTY GIVES LAND FOR HOUSING

    July 17, 2026

    Johnson County donates vacant land for disability housing, but will it solve the long wait for support?

  • EDGERTON DATA CENTER FIGHT HEATS UP

    July 13, 2026

    Edgerton residents launch a petition and fundraiser, fighting a data center appeal headed for a major hearing.

  • FORMER KANSAS STAR FACES MURDER CHARGE

    July 13, 2026

    Former Kansas standout Lagerald Vick is jailed after a shocking attempted murder charge, with bond set at $1.5 million.

  • Airport Shuttle Set to End Sept. 20

    July 12, 2026

    Free airport rides are ending soon in Johnson County—find out when and why.

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  • OUT-OF-STATE CASH FLOODS AMENDMENT FIGHT

    July 30, 2026

    Kansas could restore voters’ power over Supreme Court justices—if this constitutional amendment passes.

  • Mail Ballot Grace Period Stays Put

    July 29, 2026

    Kansas election drama escalates as a court keeps mail-in ballots in play for now.

  • J&J OFFERS $5.5B TALC DEAL

    July 29, 2026

    Johnson & Johnson offers billions to settle talc lawsuits, but there’s a major catch.

  • SIX CHARGED IN ILLEGAL REENTRY TO KANSAS

    July 25, 2026

    Federal grand jury indicts six previously deported foreign nationals accused of re-entering the U.S. illegally.

  • Kansas Recovers $2 Billion In Taxes

    July 25, 2026

    Kansas has recovered nearly $2 billion in unpaid taxes—where that money is going, tonight.

  • CHIEFS UNVEIL FIRST STADIUM RENDERINGS
    CHIEFS UNVEIL FIRST STADIUM RENDERINGS

    July 22, 2026

    New Chiefs stadium renderings are out—what the future of Arrowhead could look like, next.

  • UNDERCOVER STING NABS WICHITA DRUG BOSS

    July 22, 2026

    Undercover ATF buys led to fentanyl, cocaine and pipe bombs — and a 10½-year sentence.

  • TRAFFICKING SWEEP YIELDS NINE CHILDREN

    July 22, 2026

    FIFA World Cup celebrations in Kansas City uncovered a disturbing anti-trafficking surge, with nine children located.

  • NORAD JETS SCRAMBLE OVER TRUMP AIRSPACE

    July 20, 2026

    NORAD scrambles F-16s as aircraft breach restricted airspace near Trump’s New Jersey visit

  • GLASS FEAR SPARKS PILLSBURY RECALL

    July 18, 2026

    Pillsbury rolls recalled nationwide after reports of possible glass in frozen dough sold at Walmart bakeries.

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