Thursday, February 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Park in Olathe is creating a new 2.9-acre off-leash area specifically for small dogs, expected to complete in early spring, alongside improvements like a new ADA-compliant trail. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Johnson County celebrates local achievements including high school debate championships, a resident on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and various academic honors. Johnson County Post
- ➤ The Olathe Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to locate 14-year-old A’riyah Olivia Elzie-Lockridge, considered endangered and last seen in the 15500 block of 133rd Street. KMBC
- ➤ Olathe is undergoing significant development projects including a 119th Street Extension, a new park, and fire station, with completion for some projects expected by 2025. Olathe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Olathe School District may extend the school year or add minutes to school days due to nearly exhausting their snow day allotment, impacting parents and scheduling. KSHB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An overnight snow storm in Olathe prompted the closure of schools and local government offices, with an expected accumulation of four to five inches of snow. Olathe Reporter
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