Posts by Leah Wankum:

The August primary is over β€” who’s on the November ballot in JoCo?

Unofficial final results from Tuesday’s primary election are in, with the Johnson County Election Office reporting just over 10% voter turnout. We reported on the primaries last night, showing which

Unofficial final results from Tuesday’s primary election are in, with the Johnson County Election Office reporting just over 10% voter turnout. We reported on the primaries last night, showing which


JoCo Notes: Six local teens named KC SuperStar’s top 10

KC SuperStar 2023 finalists

Happy Thursday, Blue Valley! 🌀 Today’s forecast: A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny all day, with a chance of showers in the evening. High: 82.

Happy Thursday, Blue Valley! 🌀 Today’s forecast: A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny all day, with a chance of showers in the evening. High: 82.



JoCo Notes: Here’s a few ways to celebrate Fourth of July in JoCo

Deanna Rose Independence Day

Welcome to a new week, Blue Valley! 🌀 Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny, then mostly clear in the evening. High: 93. Low: 69. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ One thing to know today America’s birthday

Welcome to a new week, Blue Valley! 🌀 Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny, then mostly clear in the evening. High: 93. Low: 69. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ One thing to know today America’s birthday


JoCo Notes: Overland Park is 2nd hottest rental market in U.S., site says

Halfway through the week, Blue Valley! β˜€οΈ Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny, then partly cloudy in the evening. Air Quality Alert in effect. High: 91. Low: 68. 🚨 One thing to

Halfway through the week, Blue Valley! β˜€οΈ Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny, then partly cloudy in the evening. Air Quality Alert in effect. High: 91. Low: 68. 🚨 One thing to


JoCo Notes: Suspicious powder sent to lawmakers tests negative

Kansas redistricting

Happy Tuesday, Blue Valley! β˜€οΈ Today’s forecast: Sunny, then mostly clear in the evening. High: 91. Low: 66. 🚨 One thing to know today Preliminary test results suspicious white powder

Happy Tuesday, Blue Valley! β˜€οΈ Today’s forecast: Sunny, then mostly clear in the evening. High: 91. Low: 66. 🚨 One thing to know today Preliminary test results suspicious white powder



JoCo Notes: Walmart to open beef facility in Olathe

Walmart beef facility Olathe

Happy Thursday, Blue Valley! β˜€οΈ Today’s forecast: Sunny, then mostly clear with a 20% chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 89. Low: 65. 🚨 One thing to know today

Happy Thursday, Blue Valley! β˜€οΈ Today’s forecast: Sunny, then mostly clear with a 20% chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 89. Low: 65. 🚨 One thing to know today



JoCo Notes: Leawood Welcomers celebrates milestone with tree planting

Leawood Welcomers

Happy Tuesday, Blue Valley! β˜€οΈ Today’s forecast: Sunny, then mostly clear in the evening. High: 82. Low: 59. 🚨 One thing to know today The Leawood Welcomers recently left its

Happy Tuesday, Blue Valley! β˜€οΈ Today’s forecast: Sunny, then mostly clear in the evening. High: 82. Low: 59. 🚨 One thing to know today The Leawood Welcomers recently left its


JoCo Notes: Giving Hope & Help hosting 10th anniversary gala

Giving Hope & Help

Have a great weekend, Blue Valley! 🌩 Today’s forecast: A 50% chance of thunderstorms, then a 30% chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 87. Low: 66. 🚨 One thing

Have a great weekend, Blue Valley! 🌩 Today’s forecast: A 50% chance of thunderstorms, then a 30% chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 87. Low: 66. 🚨 One thing


Johnson County elections 2023 β€” See who will be on your ballot

Advance voting

Editor’s Note:Β Not all contests with more than two candidates will have primaries in August, including Leawood and the Blue Valley School District. The contests that will require a primary are

Editor’s Note:Β Not all contests with more than two candidates will have primaries in August, including Leawood and the Blue Valley School District. The contests that will require a primary are


JoCo Notes: Johnson County schools dominate girls’ soccer at state

Happy Thursday, Blue Valley! 🌩 Today’s forecast: A 50% chance of thunderstorms, then a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 85. Low: 64. 🚨 One thing to know

Happy Thursday, Blue Valley! 🌩 Today’s forecast: A 50% chance of thunderstorms, then a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 85. Low: 64. 🚨 One thing to know


JoCo Notes: BV West captures 2nd straight state baseball title

Halfway through the week, Blue Valley! 🌩 Today’s forecast: A 30% chance of thunderstorms, then mostly clear with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 88. Low: 65. 🚨

Halfway through the week, Blue Valley! 🌩 Today’s forecast: A 30% chance of thunderstorms, then mostly clear with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 88. Low: 65. 🚨


JoCo Notes: Overland Park hosting town halls about sales tax vote

Overland Park chip seal

Here’s to a new week, Blue Valley! 🌩 Today’s forecast: A 40% chance of thunderstorms, then a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 84. Low: 63. 🚨 One

Here’s to a new week, Blue Valley! 🌩 Today’s forecast: A 40% chance of thunderstorms, then a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. High: 84. Low: 63. 🚨 One