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On the first Monday of each month, the Johnson County Museum dims lights and limits capacity to make the space more welcoming for kids with sensory-processing challenges.
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Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden, who is set to be up for re-election next year, appeared at the Determined Patriotism Conference to deliver remarks about China, apartment buildings, and the county commission — all while continuing to question the security of elections without providing any evidence.
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The complaints were filed nearly two months ago by resident Mike Sullinger, who has been a frequent critic of the council amid the ongoing debate over affordable housing and zoning changes. Sullinger claimed that the mayor and half the council had conflicts of interest, but members unanimously voted to dismiss the complaints.
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After the success of a two-year pilot program, Overland Park residents will be now allowed to keep backyard chickens on lots greater than .20 acres. Only hens are eligible — no roosters.
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Last week's election results made one thing clear: Johnson County is voting much more blue than in previous years. What do the county’s changing priorities mean for the future? Also, headlines from around the metro.
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Voters registered as Republicans still outnumber Democrats in Johnson County, but by much less than in 2010. Today, more than half of the county's state representatives today are Democrats — metrics that show the power of the local GOP may be softening.
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Election Day 2023 featured several important races across the Kansas City area. Voters decided a number of mayoral, city council and school board races across Wyandotte and Johnson counties, and voters in Kansas City, Missouri, approved the continuation of a sales tax crucial to the public bus system.
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Candidates for the Blue Valley Board of Education who campaigned as the “pro-public education” slate won their races. Shawnee Mission School District board candidates who voiced strong support for the district’s approach to diversity and equity also won comfortably.
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Candidates supported by “PV United,” which has fought against proposed zoning changes that would allow for more affordable and multi-family housing options in Prairie Village, won four of six races on Tuesday night.
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Kansas City, Missouri, had several ballot questions to vote on — including a sales tax that could determine the future of the public bus system. Cities across Johnson and Wyandotte county also chose winners in local council, mayor, school board and other consequential races.
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7! While Kansas City, Missouri, has no candidates on the ballot, voters will have several important questions to answer. In Johnson and Wyandotte counties, voters will have all kinds of local council, mayor, school board and other races to decide.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Frankfurt, Germany, this Sunday, Nov. 5, to take on the Miami Dolphins — but that means the game will be a lot earlier than usual. We put together a list of morning watch parties where Chiefs fans can catch the game, grab some breakfast and maybe enjoy a few beermosas.