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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Johnson County's Election Day turnout was the third-highest ever

Plus, Angry Chickz sets its Olathe opening for Nov. 13 and I-35 lanes could start construction this year.

The Daily Overland Park team7 sources3 min read

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Election

Johnson County's election office was moving ballots into secured areas Wednesday, the day after the midterm. Tuesday's election had the third-highest number of voters in county history, behind only the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. KSHB 41 Kansas City

Olathe roads

Olathe is preparing to improve Santa Fe Street from Ridgeview Road to Mur-Len Road alongside a new I-35 interchange. Documents from Tuesday's city council meeting show I-35 auxiliary lanes could begin construction this year, and Santa Fe will likely begin late next year. Olathe Reporter

Olathe schools

The $32 million rebuild of is moving forward after a land swap between the city and school district Tuesday. The money comes from the $389 million bond measure voters approved in March. Olathe Reporter

The Meadow Lane rebuild draws on a much bigger bond

$32 million
for the Meadow Lane Elementary rebuild
$389 million
bond measure voters approved in March

Source: Olathe Reporter

Hot chicken

Los Angeles-based Angry Chickz will officially open at 14995 W. 119th St. in Olathe on Nov. 13, its first Kansas City-area location and 50th overall. The first customers in line before 10:30 a.m. can win free hot chicken for a year. Johnson County Post

Arby's

Two Olathe Arby's restaurants have closed, at 13790 S. Black Bob Road and 18615 W. 151st St. The one left in town is at 18060 W. 119th St. Kansas City Star

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Daily Overland Parkto me · Thurs., Nov. 56:00 a.m.

Johnson County's Election Day turnout was the third-highest ever

Plus, Angry Chickz sets its Olathe opening for Nov. 13 and I-35 lanes could start construction this year.

The TLDR

  1. Tuesday's turnout was third-highest in Johnson County history
  2. Olathe preps I-35 and Santa Fe Street construction
  3. Angry Chickz opens in Olathe on Nov. 13
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ElectionsJohnson County voters cast a record early vote before Election DayIf you voted early, you had company. The county election office says 190,000 people voted early, and KMBC counted 189,114 advance votes: 161,935 in person and 27,179 by mail.Wednesday’s editionRead 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.Tuesday’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.Tuesday’s editionRead

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