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Brian Johnson

Reporter · US

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Oct 2, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Brian Johnson

    Olathe schools: Board votes to close six schools, move forward with consolidation on two others (opens the original)

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    The Olathe School Board voted Thursday evening to close six schools and consolidate two more in a cost-cutting measure. The board voted to close Black Bob Elementary, Heritage Elementary, Scarborough Elementary, Tomahawk Elementary, Walnut Grove Elementary and Indian Trail Middle School at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Under the ordinance approved Thursday night, Fairview and Ridgeview elementary schools will close after they are consolidated with Northview and Central elementary schools.

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Brian Johnson

    Overland Park approves 'Playbook OP' despite concerns about neighborhood pool closures (opens the original)

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    Overland Park's city council has approved "Playbook OP," a long-term plan for the city's parks and recreation system, despite concerns from some residents and council members about the closure of neighborhood pools. Bluejacket Pool has already closed and been replaced by a grassy field. Stonegate Pool is also expected to close as the aging facility reaches the end of its useful life, according to city officials. "I feel like community pools have worked. So why? Why reinvent the wheel? I don't be

  3. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Brian Johnson

    Record diesel prices could drive up the cost of everyday goods in Kansas City (opens the original)

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    Diesel prices have soared to a national average of $6.529 per gallon, marking an 86% increase since January 1 and shattering previous records. "A substantial increase in prices have never been this high, and there seems to be some more upward momentum as far as price is concerned," said Matt Wilcox, COO of Scarbrough Global. Wilcox explained that the high diesel costs are tied to the war with Iran and Russia's war with Ukraine, as well as low inventory levels, which he said will likely be felt t

  4. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Brian Johnson

    Kansas City gas prices climb over $4 a gallon in some locations. Could $5 be next? (opens the original)

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    Gas prices are rising across Kansas and Missouri, with some stations over $4 per gallon, leaving drivers frustrated and searching for relief. "Knowing that it went up probably 30 cents in the last 24 hours at least. So I thought I'll try and catch this place before it goes up too," said Travis Bloomingdale of Overland Park, Kansas. Many pumps have already adjusted to higher prices, prompting drivers to make U-turns in search of stations with lower rates. "I'm just glad I don't still live in Cali

  5. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Brian Johnson

    Missouri election officials wait for answers as congressional map remains uncertain (opens the original)

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    There's new uncertainty following dueling court rulings that have left the state's congressional map for the November election undecided. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh allowed a Missouri Supreme Court ruling from last week to stand. In a separate case, a federal judge in St. Louis temporarily blocked the state from using the 2022 congressional map. Election officials are now dealing with that uncertainty. “New lines, which are the old ones, which, yeah, which could be the old ones,

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