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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ JCPRD parks will offer winter recreation including sledding, cross-country skiing, and winter hiking when the weather transforms parks into winter wonderlands, and off-leash dog areas are available in Heritage Park and other locations—residents are advised to dress in layers and follow safety guidelines. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County airports will get $4.3 million in federal funds to improve runways, airfield signage and lighting at New Century AirCenter near 175th Street and Interstate 35, and at Johnson County Executive Airport near 151st Street and Pflumm Road. A two-year master plan update will begin soon. Johnson County
- ➤ One of Olathe's largest road projects is expected to finish 81 days sooner than planned. The 119th Street extension, initially planned for early 2027, will complete in October with closures on 119th and Northgate from March 2 to Oct. 1. Olathe Reporter
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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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