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Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County celebrates student-athletes, top educators, a successful GoFundMe for a sick coach, and other positive community stories. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Olathe police request public assistance to locate a 76-year-old man, Gary Noel Wallace, last seen on January 22, believed to be driving a white 2010 Honda CR-V. KMBC
- ➤ Ava Rae's Pizzeria and Pub, a new locally-owned restaurant featuring pizzas and craft beers, is set to open in Olathe by mid-February. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olathe city government has sanctioned projects worth approximately $25.93 million for street improvements, with construction slated to span from 2025 to 2027. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ Olathe city approves construction of a new salt barn to enhance snow and ice management and save $18,000 annually by ending storage lease. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ The Olathe City Government has initiated a $214 million plan to enhance the city's sewer and stormwater management systems, including projects like Cedar Lake dam restoration and improvements to Briarwood, Cedar Creek, and Indian Creek stormwater systems. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ Olathe City Council approves $3.4 million for the BNSF East Track Quiet Zone project to reduce train horn noise at three railroad crossings. Johnson County Post
- ➤ The Olathe City Government has approved two areas of Park 169 for future industrial and residential development. Olathe Reporter
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