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Olathe
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 94-year-old Korean War veteran from Johnson County received his long-awaited Purple Heart after nearly 70 years due to a clerical error during his service from 1951 to 1953. He accepted the medal during a Sunday ceremony attended by family and local veterans groups. KSHB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders report that the Chiefs’ training center in Olathe and Lockton’s planned move to Leawood signal the end of a long-standing tax truce across the state border. Experts warn that renewed competition may impact regional economic growth if more companies shift across the line. 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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