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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Olathe East High School students are actively promoting inclusivity by mentoring and collaborating with peers with intellectual and developmental disabilities during National Spread the Word Campaign Week. KSHB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County Health Department issues advisory after hydraulic fluid leaks from a contractor's vehicle on Lamar Avenue bridge, affecting traffic and prompting cleanup efforts, but no public health risks identified. KSHB
- ➤ The public health advisory near I-35 and Lamar Ave., issued due to potential hydraulic fluid contamination, has been lifted after cleanup. Johnson County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olathe City Council approved an amendment for Firehouse No. 9's construction, potentially increasing the project's budget by $1.5 million to $16.7 million due to site conditions and needed traffic improvements. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Johnson County commissioners have approved additional sustainability features for a new Health Services Building, including water reclamation and solar panels, with an increased construction budget of $3.07 million. Johnson County
- ➤ The Olathe City Council approved contracts for major street improvements including the Valley Parkway and local collector street projects. Olathe Reporter
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Picklr is set to open a new pickleball club with 15 indoor courts in the revamped Indian Creek Crossing shopping center in Olathe, Kansas. Johnson County Post
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Fountain City Pro Presents Light It Up 2
Live professional wrestling event featuring Fountain City Pro at the Ball Event Center in Olathe, Kansas.
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On-Site Tour of Heritage Avonlea Senior Living Community
Explore Heritage Avonlea, a senior living community in Olathe, offering assisted living services with a focus on nutritious meals and exceptional care.
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Trading Card Game League
6:30-8:00 p.m. | Olathe Indian Creek Library | Free entry | Engage in trading card games and explore Pokémon and Magic the Gathering with others!
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