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Democrat flips Kansas House seat in Gardner
Around townA Democrat won a Kansas House seat in Gardner, changing its party control from Republican to Democratic.
Johnson County Kansas DeskNov 10, 2026
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11 Johnson County Democrats end GOP supermajority
Around townJohnson County’s election of 11 new Democratic lawmakers ends the Republican supermajority in the state Legislature.
Johnson County Kansas DeskNov 6, 2026
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Kansas County Pilots AI Agenda-Scanning Tool
SchoolsA Kansas county is testing an AI tool tied to Moms for Liberty to flag school board agenda items involving DEI and curriculum.
Johnson County Kansas DeskNov 5, 2026
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Kansas State Board of Education Position 3 primer
Around townA publishable election primer needs confirmed details about the Position 3 race, including its candidates, timing and voting information.
Johnson County Kansas DeskOct 28, 2026
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JoCo districts ask state to reject tech opt-in format
SchoolsJohnson County school districts are asking Kansas not to use an opt-in or opt-out model for classroom technology.
Johnson County Kansas DeskOct 21, 2026
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Johnson County deputy faces rape charge; texts detail encounter
Police, fire and courtsRecords in a rape case involving a Johnson County deputy include text messages describing the encounter.
Johnson County Kansas DeskOct 16, 2026
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First responders prepare for two Kansas City highway closures
Roads and transitKansas City first responders are preparing for two highway closures planned for next year, putting roads and transit at the center of the response planning.
Johnson County Kansas DeskOct 14, 2026
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Data centers merit a fair hearing in Johnson County
Around townAny Johnson County data-center proposal should be reviewed publicly, with its costs, revenues and local effects examined.
Johnson County Kansas DeskOct 10, 2026
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Former Bonner Springs detective rejects plea deal
Police, fire and courtsA former Bonner Springs police detective charged with child sexual exploitation and stalking has rejected a plea agreement.
Johnson County Kansas DeskOct 8, 2026
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Kobach, Mann clash in Kansas attorney general debate
Around townKris Kobach and Chris Mann faced off in a campaign debate for Kansas attorney general.
Johnson County Kansas DeskOct 6, 2026
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Former Johnson County deputy charged with rape
Police, fire and courtsA former Johnson County, Kansas, deputy faces a rape charge in a criminal case.
Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 30, 2026
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Overland Park approves Black & Veatch HQ redevelopment
Community and eventsOverland Park has approved a major redevelopment involving Black & Veatch’s headquarters, but project details remain limited.
Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 30, 2026
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SMSD art teacher named Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist
SchoolsAn art teacher in the Shawnee Mission School District has been honored as a finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year.
Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026
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KCK schools face federal lawsuit over transgender policies
Around townA federal lawsuit involving Kansas City, Kansas schools has raised questions about whether Shawnee Mission or Olathe could face similar legal action.
Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026
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JCCC police officer charged with rape and sodomy
Police, fire and courtsA Johnson County Community College police officer has been charged with rape and sodomy, KMBC reported.
Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026
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Undocumented Kansas students face higher tuition
SchoolsUndocumented Kansas students face a tuition increase as questions remain about their future college costs.
Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 21, 2026
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Lee’s Summit police stop sharing Flock camera data
Police, fire and courtsLee’s Summit police stopped sharing data from Flock cameras with other jurisdictions after community criticism.
Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 17, 2026
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Shawnee Mission tables East Antioch closure plan
SchoolsThe district also paused work on school-boundary changes connected to the East Antioch Elementary proposal.
Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 15, 2026