Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KC Restaurant Week returns for 10 days starting Friday, Jan. 9 in Johnson County, with local eateries offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus priced from $20 to $65. Ten percent of each meal is donated to local charities. Johnson County Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe is closed for a $3.7M upgrade that adds a multipurpose room, updated lobby, improved restrooms, and new bird enclosures. JCPRD will offer selected programs during construction, and the center will reopen fully by mid-2026. Johnson County Post
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Kansas City Boat and Fishing Show
12 PM – 4 PM — Bartle Hall — $13.75 adults, free for children under 16 — Discover an extensive range of boats and fishing gear with expert tips and family-friendly activities.
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1860s Dance Party
2 PM — Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop-Farm — Light refreshments available — Celebrate Kansas Statehood with an afternoon of live music and vintage dance fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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