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Olathe
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hen House grocery store is set to anchor the new Cedar Creek Marketplace development off Cedar Creek Parkway and Valley Parkway in Olathe after receiving Planning Commission approval earlier this month. The 16-acre project will include additional retail and is awaiting further city approvals. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Cheryl Thompson from Arvest Bank outlines five key financial strategies for new self-employed professionals to manage expenses and cash flow; she advises keeping personal and business accounts separate (for liability protection), tracking income, budgeting for taxes, and staying organized to support business growth. Johnson County Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Last week, Chiefs attorney Korb Maxwell told lawmakers that STAR bonds for a new stadium in Wyandotte and Johnson counties could be paid off in under 15 years if strong economic growth and team success boost incremental sales tax revenue — local economists say a 30-year plan is more realistic given potential CID fees affecting spending. KMBC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Olathe will open Compass in August, an alternative learning school for students with social, emotional + behavioral needs. The program will offer a 45- to 60-day intervention that lets students continue regular classes while working with familiar staff before returning to their home schools. KSHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eve Long, an Olathe South five-star forward, averages 32 points and nine rebounds while setting a 44-point record. She took an official visit to Lawrence over the weekend and holds offers from top programs like UConn & Kansas as she plans her spring commitment. KCTV 5
- ➤ The Royals confirmed that they will not pursue the Aspiria campus (near 119th Street and Nall Avenue) as a potential stadium site and said they are evaluating other locations in the Kansas City metro area for a future ballpark district. KMBC
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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