Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County is hosting a Veterans Day event to honor veterans' service and sacrifices, with community encouragement to express gratitude and engage with veterans' stories. KSHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Statehouse race between Democratic Rep. Nikki McDonald and Republican Kurt Ruf in Johnson County's House District 49 is heading for a state-mandated 'close race' audit due to the narrow vote margin. Johnson County Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Dogs 4 Valor program in Kansas City helps veterans and first responders with PTSD improve their mental health through service dog training. KSHB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ After a 13-hour drive to New Orleans, Annie Dunlay and her daughter's nearly $2,000 worth of Taylor Swift tickets disappeared from their account, leading to hours of stress before being allowed into the concert with unresolved refund issues. KMBC
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