Good morning, Olathe.

A five-month construction project at Prairie Center Park finished in October, adding two dedicated pickleball courts — separated by fencing — and upgrading trails for local visitors.

Colorado-based Rush Bowls opened its first Kansas location in Olathe on Oct.

25 at 10524 S. Ridgeview Road. The eatery serves healthy bowls such as the Açaí Beach Bowl, Yoga Bowl and Peanut Butter and Jelly Bowl.

Governor Laura Kelly said she will not join a bidding war over stadium financing as the state prepares to fund up to 70% of new Chiefs and Royals stadium costs using STAR bonds signed last summer; she stressed that economic deals must be carefully vetted for a solid return for Kansans — ensuring fairness in all negotiations.

The government shutdown stops SNAP food benefits on Nov.

1 as USDA said it cannot use contingency funds for monthly aid—affecting 1 in 8 Americans. Local food pantries in the area are preparing for more visitors until lawmakers pass temporary funding—raising concern for families in Kansas and Missouri.

KU Health System is using artificial intelligence to help detect breast cancer, but research by Dr. Jessica Peterson shows the tool missed one in five cancers that radiologists found—she continues to rely on traditional methods and urges women to schedule regular mammograms.

The Johnson County Post asked local readers to vote on which high school football playoff game to cover this Friday.

The poll will decide the game selection as Week 1 of the playoffs begins — your vote matters.