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Kansas is battling a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis, with nearly 290 statewide cases and 95 in Johnson County as of midweek, up from 55 the previous week; officials warn cases may be undercounted and point to a likely produce-linked source such as iceberg lettuce. Cyclosporiasis is treatable with Bactrim, and diagnosis requires a stool sample; Missouri and Michigan are also reporting cases in a related spike.
A large incentive district spanning Wyandotte and Johnson counties will fund a $4 billion Chiefs stadium through diverted sales tax revenue, with public money primarily supporting the project and concerns raised about its economic benefits.
Johnson County, Iowa, has confirmed its third case of measles in an unvaccinated child who was exposed during international travel and visited several local stores while infectious. Public health officials warn those at the specified locations and times to assess their risk and seek guidance.
Actor Cole Brings Plenty, known for his role in the show "1923," has been found dead in a wooded area in Johnson County, Kansas. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office discovered his body after an abandoned vehicle was reported. Lawrence police had been searching for him as a suspect in a domestic violence case. Johnson County deputies are conducting the investigation, while the show "Yellowstone" referred to him as a "beloved cast member."
Actor Cole Brings Plenty, reported missing after a domestic violence incident, has been found dead in a wooded area in Johnson County, Kansas. The 27-year-old was known for his roles in shows like “Into the Wild Frontier” and “Yellowstone” spin-off series “1923.” Law enforcement continues to investigate his death and urges anyone with information to contact the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
Six individuals at Olathe Northwest High School in Johnson County, Kansas, have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB) infection. Health officials have contacted those with positive results and sent letters to those with negative tests. The individuals with positive results will be offered chest X-rays and antibiotic treatment to prevent the development of active TB disease. The treatment can take three to nine months to complete. The infected individuals are asymptomatic, and health officials will continue to follow up with them.
A 26-year-old man was killed and a 28-year-old man was injured in a knife fight in Olathe, Kansas. Police responded to an armed disturbance and found the victims with stab wounds. The injured man was taken to the hospital, while a 22-year-old suspect was arrested. There is no ongoing threat to the community.
Candidates backed by the Stop Rezoning group have won four city council seats in Prairie Village, Johnson County. The election was closely watched as the candidates were divided on the contentious housing discussion that has divided the city for over a year. One Stop Rezoning-backed candidate is still awaiting the final result pending the counting of provisional and mail-in ballots.
Incumbents Jessica Hembree and Jamie Borgman, along with candidates David Westbrook and Mario Garcia III, who support the district's current approach to diversity and equity, won comfortably in the Shawnee Mission school board election, securing their positions by margins exceeding 60%.
Four more individuals have tested positive for tuberculosis at Olathe Northwest High School in Kansas, following an initial positive case earlier this month. The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment has not disclosed whether the new cases are students or staff. Health officials have identified 425 close contacts of the first active case, but only 273 have been tested so far. Tuberculosis can exist in a latent form for years, and testing will continue at the school in mid-November.
One person has died in a single-vehicle crash in Johnson County, Indiana. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and Mauxferry Road between County Road 200S and 250S will be closed for several hours.
Johnson County Sheriff Edward Tester has died unexpectedly, according to a spokesperson for the sheriff's office. Tester, who was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, passed away after being transported to a local hospital. Further details are expected to be provided by the sheriff's office.
A grassfire in Johnson County, Texas has grown to approximately 1,100 acres and is threatening structures. The fire is currently 25% contained, with multiple fire departments and the Texas A&M Forest Service working to control it. No structures have been lost so far, and voluntary evacuations are in place for CR1233.
Multiple tornadoes hit Johnson County, Indiana causing significant damage to neighborhoods and homes. Several roads are closed and emergency workers are on the scene. The American Red Cross has set up a shelter for those affected. The National Weather Service will determine the path and strength of the tornadoes.
A possible tornado hit Johnson County, Indiana, damaging homes in several neighborhoods, including Kensington Grove, Golden Grove, and Clary Crossing. No major injuries were reported, but about 75 homes have moderate to severe damage. Power has been restored to some residents, but others may be without power for the next 48+ hours. The Johnson County REMC is working to restore power, and volunteers are advised to wait until utility workers finish cleaning up power lines before helping out. The National Weather Service has confirmed that the threat of severe weather is over for Johnson County tonight.