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This month Johnson County added several new businesses and saw some longtime shops close: openings include 3 of Cups in Olathe and La Fetta in Prairie Village, and closings include Overland Park Shoe Repair; coming soon are Dillons (College and Sunnybrook) and The Reading Garden in Olathe.

Mayor John Bacon revealed Friday during his State of the City speech that the city received a $3 million Variety KC grant to build an accessible, inclusive playground at Two Trails Park at Ridgeview and Kansas City Road.

Olathe voters who had just filled out their ballots told reporters they felt hopeful, positive, and anxious when asked how they felt about the election.

Lenexa angler Brent Chapman begins competing today in World Bass Enterprises' inaugural The Champions tournament at Old Hickory Lake in Nashville, where 60 pro anglers will fish through Nov.

1 for team honors and a $1.25 million prize for the top angler.

Children's Mercy will be out of network for ACA marketplace plans in the KC area starting Jan.

1, 2027, impacting about 400 patients and affiliated pediatric clinics in affected counties. The hospital says it's negotiating with plans and has a family hotline (816) 302-1650 for people with questions.

A five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath single-family home at 2853 W.

131st St. is listed for $1,999,990 after going live Oct. 27; the 2012-built house offers 4,477 sqft on a 5-acre lot.

Olathe's hotel tax brought in $1.2 million during the World Cup, $440,000 more than the same period in 2025, and when the tax rate rose from 6% to 9% local hotel revenue was up 2.6%.

Ten of Johnson County's priciest new listings include a $6.495M six-bedroom + six-bathroom on Wenonga Rd. in Mission Hills and a $4.95M five-bedroom at 27550 W.

120th Pl. in Olathe; listings hit the market between Oct. 19 and Oct. 24 and range from about $1.485M to $6.495M.