Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Olathe Fire Department conducts annual training for ice rescues, adapting to unpredictable conditions to ensure safety during winter. KSHB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jaylon Elmore, accused of a March 2022 school shooting, accepted a plea deal to serve 20 years for attempted first-degree murder, avoiding trial. Olathe Reporter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Versona, a North Carolina-based women's clothing retailer, recently closed its Olathe Pointe shopping center location, leaving one remaining store in Johnson County. Johnson County Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Olathe Public Schools adjusted bell schedules across all levels in response to bus driver shortages, improving transportation efficiency and on-time arrivals despite the challenges of reduced instructional time. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Steve Murray and Marie Jones, teachers in Olathe, were honored with the Kansas Horizon Award for outstanding first-year educators. Olathe Reporter
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