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Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Dirty hands, mystery liquids & fire: Latest KC-area restaurant inspections (kansascity.com) — Several Johnson County restaurants, including Aahaa Modern Indian Cuisine and World Fresh Market in Overland Park, were cited for serious health violations like improper food temperatures and rodent droppings, prompting a voluntary closure in one case. The roundup details where inspectors found issues such as insects, dirty equipment, and missing sanitizer, helping you make informed choices about where to eat around the metro this week.
2. CCC Volleyball swept by Johnson County (ruralradio.com) — Central Community College's volleyball team was swept 3-0 by nationally ranked Johnson County Community College in a Sept. 18 match played in Overland Park. The Raiders struggled offensively despite standout efforts from several hitters and their libero, and they'll regroup before facing Metropolitan Community College next in Kansas City, Kansas.
3. Johnson County's lowest premium gas price recorded at $4.39 for week ending Sept. 19 (jocotoday.com) — Premium gas in Johnson County hit a low of $4.39 per gallon last week, with Overland Park drivers seeing a listed low of $4.69 among area cities. The report, based on GasBuddy submissions, shows local prices running above the Kansas statewide average of $4.77 and highlights how refinery issues and global tensions are keeping fuel costs elevated.
4. Week in Review Missouri Map Madness, Obama in KC, Senate Spoiler - Sep 25, 2026 Episode 11 (pbs.org) — Overland Park gets a spotlight this week as Barack Obama appears at the Overland Park Convention Center for a private leadership event and local attorney David Graham emerges as a potential spoiler in Kansas' tight U.S. Senate race. The show also dissects Missouri's chaotic redistricting fight, stadium debates, and other metro-wide stories that could indirectly affect Johnson County residents' politics and entertainment options.
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