Good morning, Olathe.

Olathe officials said there is no formal agreement with the Chiefs regarding a school partnership despite ongoing talks and stressed that the upcoming $389 million bond referendum is independent of the team’s move.

City leaders will continue discussions in the coming weeks — clarifying community expectations.

The city is building Pioneer Park at College Blvd and S.

Woodland Street with phase one set to finish in the fall. The park will feature .75 miles of walking trails, a playground, a restroom + shelter along with a cobblestone creek bed and native tallgrass.

Francesca’s, a Texas-based women's retailer, is closing its two Johnson County stores—one at Town Center Plaza in Leawood and one at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park—with closing sales underway and employees uncertain about the final closing dates.

JCCC welcomes its Spring 2026 semester today amid unpredictable winter weather as President Tony Miksa urges students to focus on their studies and future careers.

The college boasts 88% re-enrollment and strong satisfaction rates, and local employers in nursing, HVAC, and fashion expect to hire graduates.

The JCPRD has launched its digital Summer Camp Guide and registration begins at noon on Jan.

28 for over 110 camp programs for ages 3 to 18. Parents can sign up online or by phone during business hours while printed guides are mailed soon—offering full details on camp themes and financial assistance.

Residents in Olathe should service and fuel their snowblowers, review manuals, and charge batteries ahead of a storm expected this weekend.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute advises scheduling snow removal breaks to avoid 30-minute exposures in dangerous wind-chill conditions.

The city government will build a trail extension nearly one mile long and ten feet wide to connect Beaver Shelter in Lake Olathe Park with paved trails at Cedar Niles Park so the Cedar Creek Trail can eventually join local trail systems.

Kansas lawmakers received an update Wednesday from Kansas City Chiefs representatives who explained that the stadium deal will not raise taxes and could pay off STAR bonds early.

Attorney Korb Maxwell said development in Wyandotte and Olathe may speed up the current 30-year schedule.

With frigid weather arriving this weekend, local utility companies advise residents to let faucets run, open cabinet doors, seal windows, and keep gas meters free of snow—measures to prevent frozen pipes and ensure safe heating, as they warn against using ovens or stovetops for home warming.

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City dedicated its first home in the new affordable housing project, Pathway at Heritage Park, in Olathe.

The project’s first phase, which includes 14 homes and community amenities, helped working families reach homeownership & strengthen local stability.

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.

Introduce a Girl To Engineering Day 2026

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Bartle Hall — Free entry — Explore engineering through hands-on activities and engaging discussions with women engineers.