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Olathe
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, JCPRD earned its third National Gold Medal Award for Excellence as over 10 million visitors enjoyed updated parks and new accessibility, safety, and art initiatives. The district will host family-friendly FIFA World Cup viewing at Theatre in the Park + a museum exhibit celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Johnson County Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reflecting on the Challenger disaster’s 40th anniversary, astronaut Steve Hawley and first-grade teacher Krista Schaffer from Christa McAuliffe Elementary in Lenexa recalled the event’s impact on space exploration and education, noting that local memory continues to inspire Kansas students. KSHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County honored veterans who completed the Veterans Treatment Court program on Wednesday afternoon (a 12- to 24-month recovery journey) by recognizing 88 graduates. KMBC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City will host six FIFA World Cup 26 games next season; the opener will feature Argentina (led by Messi) facing Algeria on June 16 at 8 p.m. KSHB
- ➤ International soccer teams reportedly are eyeing base camps for the World Cup in June, and local hotels nearing full bookings may serve as lodging + training hubs, though officials have not confirmed any team stays yet. Johnson County Post
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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
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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