Lenexa, KS news on Monday, October 19, 2026
In Lenexa, KS on Monday, October 19, 2026: Early voting surges as election day nears. Also: A Lenexa woman was seriously injured in a crash with an emergency vehicle on K-7 highway; Breast cancer rates in Johnson County exceed the national average, health officials report. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with temperatures between 48–64°F and light winds.
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Safety & emergencies
Traffic & transport
- Part of 95th Street near US-69 in Overland Park is closed for about a month.Johnson County Post · · Around
Business & new openings
- Overland Park's longtime downtown shoe repair shop is closing after years in business.Johnson County Post · · Around
- Integrated Openings Solutions opened a new Little Flock location in the area.Talk Business & Politics ·
Schools & kids
- Blue Valley School District will end its Chinese Immersion Program due to budget constraints.Johnson County Post · · Around
- Shawnee Mission School District is weighing two $370 million bond options for a March vote.Johnson County Post · · Around
Health & care
- Breast cancer rates in Johnson County exceed the national average, health officials report.KGAN · · Around
- Children's Mercy opened Express Care and Ortho Injury Clinic locations in Shawnee.Johnson County Post · · Around
Community & volunteering
- Operation Bundle Up is collecting coats, hats, and gloves for those in need.Daily Journal · · Around
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