Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olathe snow plow crews enter their fourth day cleaning up after a blizzard dropped 13 inches of snow, marking the longest cleanup effort in recent city history. Olathe Reporter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Taco Bell expanded its presence in Johnson County by opening a new location in Olathe, marking the chain's sixth in the city, in a space formerly occupied by Lion's Choice. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Olathe, Kansas, anticipates significant development in 2025 with key projects including a $320 million ultra-accessible amusement and sports complex, expansions in downtown dining, and various residential and commercial developments aimed at enhancing community and economic growth. Johnson County Post
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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