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Thursday, February 6th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Olathe City Council has greenlit construction for infrastructure enhancements at Prairie Center Park and surrounding areas, including new pickleball courts, improved baseball fields, and upgraded stormwater systems. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ Johnson County experiences hazardous driving conditions due to overnight ice, prompting local schools to delay start times and authorities to advise caution. Johnson County Post
- ➤ The Double Nickel Bar & Grill in Olathe is closing after 30 years due to a major highway project that necessitates the acquisition of their current location. Johnson County Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Olathe Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the night of February 5, 2025, with all involved individuals identified and no public threat. KSHB
- ➤ Olathe, Kansas, police are investigating a homicide where a man was fatally shot following an armed disturbance on Tuesday night. KMBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olathe City Council approved a $4.5 million loan to finance 70% of a water-based incineration project for safe hazardous waste disposal. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ The Olathe City Council has agreed to the permanent sale of a building currently leased by Enterprise Bank & Trust, within the evolving Indian Creek Crossing project. Olathe Reporter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ An 89-year-old Chiefs fan from Kansas, now fully immersed in football, expresses her deep wish for the team to achieve a Super Bowl three-peat. KSHB
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Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
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Resonate A Cappella Performance with KC A Cappella Soundproof
This concert features K-State's Resonate A Cappella performing alongside KC A Cappella Soundproof, promising an evening of exceptional vocal talent and harmony.
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