Lenexa, KS news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Lenexa, KS on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Flood watch Tuesday as storms loom over Johnson County. Also: Live K-10 traffic updates cover delays and accidents in Kansas City, Johnson County and Lawrence; Rescue crews freed a construction worker from a trench collapse in Overland Park. Weather: Expect mostly cloudy skies, 63 to 75°F, about 0.15 inches of rain, and winds up to 12 mph.
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- Flood watch in effect Tuesday as severe storms are expected across Johnson County.Johnson County Post · Around
News & local government
- Merriam is floating a new sales tax to help pay for its downtown makeover plan.Johnson County Post · Around
- Olathe reduces the scope of its long-planned new animal shelter amid budget concerns.Johnson County Post · Around
- Gardner Edgerton looks to cut $1.9 million from its budget, with disagreement continuing over the plan.Johnson County Post · Around
Safety & emergencies
- Rescue crews freed a construction worker from a trench collapse in Overland Park.KSHB 41 Kansas City · Around
- EPA says 22 Olathe homes near an old chemical site need air systems installed or repaired.KSHB 41 Kansas City · Around
Traffic & transport
- Live K-10 traffic updates cover delays and accidents in Kansas City, Johnson County and Lawrence.Kansas City Star · Around
Events & going out
- Johnson County Community Theater presents 'Once Upon a Mattress' October 16 through 24.Watauga Democrat · Around
Business & new openings
- Hy-Vee plans a new Overland Park store in the former Price Chopper space at 119th and Metcalf.Johnson County Post · Around
- Overland Park bar Becks Place closed after the state seized assets over $40,000 in unpaid taxes.Johnson County Post · Around
Health & care
- Johnson County health inspection results for October 13 have been published.Daily Journal · Around
Sports
Notices, lost & found
- Lenexa will livestream city council meetings starting Oct. 20.Johnson County Post · Around
- Early voting in Kansas starts soon; the Star explains what to know in Wyandotte and Johnson counties.Kansas City Star · Around
- A Johnson County guide explains how to double-check your voter registration.Johnson County Post · Around
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