Olathe Local News – Friday, January 10th, 2025

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Friday, January 10th, 2025

Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The annual Special Olympics Kansas Polar Plunge on Feb. 22 at Lake Olathe aims to raise funds for over 5,500 athletes through participant pledges. KCTV 5
➤ A Lenexa driving instructor advises increasing following distance, reading road conditions, and responding calmly to icy patches for safer winter driving in Kansas City. KSHB

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Johnson County officials commend workers for their extensive efforts in managing a significant winter storm, ensuring public safety and operational continuity. KCTV 5

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Olathe City Council approves zoning for a $320 million sports and entertainment district, including an accessible amusement park for children with disabilities, with potential for a gas station. Johnson County Post
➤ The Olathe City Government is investing more than $90 million in street preservation and improvement for 2025, emphasizing repairs, resurfacing, and reconstruction. Olathe Reporter
➤ Olathe City Council deliberates on allowing the new ICON EV Midwest golf cart retailer to exhibit carts outdoors to bolster foot traffic and tax revenue. Olathe Reporter
➤ Olathe city council to vote on establishing quiet zones at three railroad crossings to eliminate the need for train horns. Olathe Reporter

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