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Election DayIt's Election Day, and 40% of Johnson County's registered voters already voted earlyIf you haven't voted yet, today's the day. Early voting in Johnson County ended at noon Monday, so you'll head to your assigned neighborhood polling place. Since the reports differ on opening time, we suggest confirming it with the county election office before you go.Today’s editionRead City HallOverland Park's council was set to vote on a deal to reopen the Rio TheatreThe Rio's marquee may glow again. The City Council was set to vote Monday night on a deal that would provide up to $425,000 in city funding to restore and reopen the downtown theater at 7204 W. 80th St. The reports we have ran before the vote, so check with the city for the result.Today’s editionRead

Around Overland Park

From KMBC, FOX4KC.com and 12 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. KMBC1 hour ago

    Delayed flights, missing ballot didn't stop Kansas woman from voting on Election Day

    After her absentee ballot never arrived, Jesse Alexander flew from Atlanta to Overland Park, Kansas, to cast her vote in the 2026 midterm election.

  2. FOX4KC.com1 hour ago

    Multiple issues drive voters on both sides of the state line to the polls

    We are just hours away from finding out the results from the midterm election in both Kansas and Missouri.

  3. IN Kansas City Magazine2 hours ago

    Staff Picks: Kansas City Breweries

    What’s your favorite brewery in the Kansas City metro? Do you love it for the beer itself, the atmosphere, the owner’s story, or something else? We posed these questions to our staff, and you can find their answers below. Note: email your favorite brewery to digitaleditor@inkansascity.com, and we might add them to the list. There… The post Staff Picks: Kansas City Breweries first appeared on IN Kansas City Magazine.

  4. WIBW2 hours ago

    Take a bite of chili to take a bite out of crime

    The Chili Battle for Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 in the Lee Arena Dance Studio at Washburn University.

  5. Kansas City Star2 hours ago

    Live Wyandotte County election results: Who will represent KCK in Congress?

    Check out complete Wyandotte County, Kansas primary election results from races for state legislature, U.S. Congress and the courts.

  6. Kansas City Star2 hours ago

    Live Kansas election results: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, KS governor & more

    Check out complete Kansas midterm election results: U.S. Senate, KS governor, U.S. Senate, KC-area U.S. House races & constitutional amendment.

  7. Kansas City Star2 hours ago

    Live Johnson County election results: County commission, Kansas House & more

    Check out complete Johnson County, Kansas election results in races for county, state and federal positions. Plus Prairie Village mayor and Johnson county commission.

  8. KCTV3 hours ago

    Kansas Secretary of State says more than half a million ballots cast early for 2026 midterms

    Voter turnout for the 2026 midterms in Kansas has been robust, and the data supports it.

  9. Kansas City Star4 hours ago

    What should you do with your Halloween or autumn pumpkin? Hint: Don’t put it in the trash

    Pumpkins that rot in landfills produce the unhealthy gas methane. Composting is a better option. Here are five KC area sites where you can do just that.

  10. The Iola Register4 hours ago

    Speaker: ‘I like Ike’

    Mixing bits of biographical data with vignettes about his life and times, Bill Nix brought Dwight D. Eisenhower to…

  11. IN Kansas City Magazine4 hours ago

    Shape It Up: Bathrooms That Make a Statement With Textured Tile

    There’s nothing new about bathroom tile. Tried and true white subway tile is always a good choice. But what if you want to shape it up a bit? Color and dimension can bring a fresh look to any bathroom. Here’s some inspiration. Ripple Effect Homeowner and designer Briana Beuke specified vibrant, turquoise rectangular tile with…

  12. Johnson County Post7 hours ago

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

    1. Single-family home on Barton St. in Overland Park for $4 million A single-family residence at 16801 Barton St. in Overland Park was listed with an asking price of $3,999,999, or $456 per square foot. The house covers 8,771 square feet, with six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. The house sits on

  13. Johnson County Post7 hours ago

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

    A single-family residence at 12510 W. 174th Ter. in Overland Park has come to market with an asking price of $1,519,900 — equivalent to $406 per square foot. Spanning 3,741 square feet, the 2026-built home features five bedrooms and four full bathrooms. The house is situated on a lot of 0.4 acre. It came to […]

  14. KAKE7 hours ago

    Mother calls for change after second person falls through gap between two Kansas roads

    Click here for updates on this story

    Also reported byKMBC

  15. FOX4KC.com7 hours ago

    Independence voters decide on $19.9 million bond for historic sites

    Independence voters will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a $19.9 million bond aimed at preserving and improving five historic sites across the city. General Obligation Bond Question No. 1 would allow the city to issue up to $19.9 million

  16. Kansas City Star7 hours ago

    Kansas City-area home goods store is closing amid companywide struggle

    Kirkland’s at 1660 NW Chipman Road in Lee’s Summit will close at the end of December as the Brand House Collective trims underperforming stores nationwide.

  17. FOX4KC.com7 hours ago

    Jackson County voters deciding whether to renew anti-crime sales tax

    Voters in Jackson County are deciding on Question 1, whether they want to renew the county’s quarter-cent anti-crime sales tax, known as COMBAT, on Nov. 3.

  18. FOX4KC.com7 hours ago

    GROUP 1 SPOTLIGHT: Overland Park Fire Department

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Group 1 Cares is an ongoing community initiative focused on various not-for-profit and community organizations and promoting positivity within the Kansas City Metro area. This month we are spotlighting the Overland Park Fire Department, to honor the work they do, and get advice on fire safety as we move into the

  19. FOX4KC.com7 hours ago

    Voters decide who will be the Johnson County commissioner chairman

    The voters of Johnson County will be deciding between two candidates for Johnson County Commissioner Chairman in the Nov. 3 election.

  20. Kansas City Star7 hours ago

    How much rain did your area get in Kansas City storms? See rainfall totals in this map

    Overnight storms dropped 1 to 2.5 inches across Kansas City. View detailed 24-hour rainfall totals for MCI, Olathe, Gardner-Edgerton and other metro locations.

  21. FOX4KC.com7 hours ago

    Missouri Amendment 8 could change how county sheriffs are governed; Here’s what to know

    Missouri voters will decide on Tuesday whether to add new constitutional protections for county sheriffs, including changes to how they’re elected, their responsibilities and how they can be removed from office.

  22. FOX4KC.com8 hours ago

    Voters to decide on new Prairie Village mayor

    For the first time in nearly a decade, the city of Prairie Village will have a new mayor.

  23. The Sunflower State Radio Network8 hours ago

    🎙️ Frankfort High School’s “The Wildcat Wind Down” – 11/03/2026

    Tune into the Frankfort High School’s “The Wildcat Wind Down” – a weekly look into the happenings at Frankfort Jr./Sr. High School. The Wildcat Wind Down is airing every Tuesday at

  24. Johnson County Post8 hours ago

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

    5 Lenexa city councilmembers were punished for discussing future development plans without giving public notice

  25. Olathe Reporter8 hours ago

    'Armed suicidal subject' caused shutdown of I-35 in Olathe

    Olathe police and Johnson County sheriff officers shut down both directions of I-35 Tuesday morning for nearly an hour as they dealt with "an armed suicidal subject."

  26. Johnson County Post8 hours ago

    Federal DOJ officials will monitor polling places in JoCo

    The Department of Justice announced monitors will be in Wyandotte and Sedgwick counties as well as Johnson County.

  27. KCTV8 hours ago

    I-35 shut down in both directions in Olathe due to person in crisis

    Police close I-35 near Olathe Medical Center for a person in crisis in their vehicle.

  28. Johnson County Post9 hours ago

    Taiwanese bakery 85°C Bakery Cafe closes in Overland Park

    The bakery and cafe, which served Taiwanese sweets and coffee, had been open for roughly a year and a half.

  29. Olathe Reporter9 hours ago

    Max Mix: The growing spice brand that aims to give meaningful opportunities to people with 'special abilities'

    Max Crawford, a 23-year-old Kansas City-native who happens to have Down syndrome, is working his way toward an independent life with the help of his family.

  30. Johnson County Post9 hours ago

    Overland Park plans public plaza on historic Strang Depot property downtown

    Overland Park has yet to decide exactly what to do with its new share of the downtown Strang Depot property.

  31. Johnson County Post11 hours ago

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

    Bacon expanded on his address' theme "Growing with Purpose," touting new developments and investments in the city's infrastructure.

  32. 921NEWS11 hours ago

    Linda Meyer, 79, Lousiburg, KS

    Linda Meyer, 79 of Louisburg, Kansas passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026 at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. A visitatio...

  33. KMBC11 hours ago

    Kansas City-area November 3 election results | Amendments, US Senate and more

    Kansas and Missouri voters are deciding major races, including the Kansas U.S. Senate seat and several closely watched ballot measures.

  34. KMMO12 hours ago

    THREE MORE BOYS SOCCER DISTRICTS BEGIN

    Three area districts begin play Tuesday, Nov. 3 in boys soccer, including a trip to the metro for the Marshall Owls. The Owls enter the Class Three, District Seven playoffs as the five seed, and will open

  35. WIBW12 hours ago

    Head-on crash Monday near Topeka sends four to hospital

    Crash reported late Monday morning at N.E. 31st and K-4 highway.

  36. FOX4KC.com12 hours ago

    Overland Park grants $425,000 to $4.5 million RIO theatre project

    The Overland Park City Council approved a $425,000 grant for Dream Theatre LLC to renovate the RIO Theatre downtown.

  37. Kansas City Star13 hours ago

    Check out the KC-area high school football schedule: Regionals & district semifinals

    See the KC-area high school football schedule this week, featuring Kansas regional matchups and Missouri district semifinals across the Kansas City area.

  38. Kansas City Star14 hours ago

    Doughnuts, coffee, books, ice cream & more: KC-area business updates for October

    October in Kansas City brought new coffee shops, bakeries and markets plus closures like Howl at the Moon and seasonal ice cream hibernations across the metro.

  39. FOX4KC.com15 hours ago

    Roger Marshall, Adam Hamilton face off in closely watched Kansas Senate race

    Incumbent Roger Marshall (R) will face off against Adam Hamilton (D) in Tuesday’s midterm election — a high-stakes and possibly historic race that could shift the balance of power in the United States Senate.

  40. Ad Astra Radio18 hours ago

    Great Bend Volleyball Coach, Players Earn All-WAC Honors

    Great Bend’s great volleyball season earned coach Tina Johnson and members of the team recognition on the all-Western Athletic Conference team released on Monday. The Panthers posted a 35-5 record and earned a bid to the Class 5A state tournament in Overland Park. Great Bend

In brief

The short notes of Daily Overland Park’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Parks taxOverland Park's City Council voted Monday night to put a quarter-cent (0.25%) parks and recreation sales tax before voters.

    Overland Park's City Council voted Monday night to put a quarter-cent (0.25%) parks and recreation sales tax before voters. KMBC reports the city says it would fund upgrades to pools, trails and playgrounds, and KCTV says it could generate up to $176 million over the next decade. Reports differ on timing: KCTV says it will be a mail-in ballot election in March 2027, while KMBC says the vote comes in April.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KMBC, KCTV

  • TrashOverland Park could move to a single-contract trash-hauling system that lets homeowners associations with their own contracts opt out.

    Overland Park could move to a single-contract trash-hauling system that lets homeowners associations with their own contracts opt out. Nothing is official yet, and the hauler, the monthly cost per household and pickup days are still uncertain.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Johnson County Post

  • MeddysWichita-born Mediterranean chain Meddys has signed for an Olathe spot at 17943 W.

    Wichita-born Mediterranean chain Meddys has signed for an Olathe spot at 17943 W. 119th St., aiming to open in February or March. Owner Alex Harb told The Star he's working on a location at Bluhawk, off 159th Street and Highway 69.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Kansas City Star

  • Black RoseBlack Rose, a farmers market favorite that opened its first brick-and-mortar café in August, closed Oct.

    Black Rose, a farmers market favorite that opened its first brick-and-mortar café in August, closed Oct. 31. It was inside Entity Lounge at 11216 Switzer Rd.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Kansas City Star

  • Ballot guideKCUR has a voter guide with a breakdown of the races and ballot questions in Missouri and Kansas.

    KCUR has a voter guide with a breakdown of the races and ballot questions in Missouri and Kansas.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KCUR