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The 128th Old Settlers festival returns to downtown Olathe today with a ceremony at noon honoring centenarian veteran Bill Garton and offers carnival rides, concerts & a parade through Saturday.

Megan Black, an Olathe South graduate, is named principal at Olathe West for this school year.

She has worked at the school since 2017 + her appointment follows former principal Jay Novacek's move to a district role.

Back Nine opened an indoor golf simulator facility in Olathe at the Shops of Sunnybrook near Olathe Northwest High School; members have 24/7 access and the public can book tee times 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (at 11108 S.

Lone Elm Road) for practice when summer heat prevails.

Up to 4,000 fish died at Frisco Lake, causing local alarm.

Officials from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks + city authorities said low oxygen levels from extreme heat are behind the routine summer fish kill and expect normal water conditions soon.

Officials at Olathe Public Schools recommended closing five elementary schools and one middle school - final plans are to be discussed at upcoming community meetings.

Extreme heat is straining the homeless community in Olathe as temperatures near 100°F and cooling centers adjust their hours until next Tuesday — local advocates like Project 1020 are fighting to provide relief with hotel room placements.

Johnson County officials and community partners continue working on long-term shelter solutions.

Olathe Public Schools recommended closing six schools (five elementary and one middle) by the end of the school year, citing declining enrollment and rising home prices.

Feedback will be gathered at a Sept. 22 public meeting at South High School before board action in October.

Blue Valley Recreation uses a color-coded heat system to decide whether youth games or practices will be modified, with officials reviewing hourly weather data from the National Weather Service at Olathe Executive Airport starting around 4 p.m. today to protect players from high temperatures.