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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ California-based Jack in the Box closed its Olathe restaurant at 17280 W. 119th St after more than a decade of service—signage was completely removed from the building. The chain will remain open in Overland Park and Merriam to serve local customers. Johnson County Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Yust, a 37-year-old Olathe man, was last seen on March 3 after leaving his home amid self-harm concerns—his family and local authorities continue searching for him and ask anyone with tips to come forward. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County has approved rooftop solar panels and a rainwater system for toilets in a new health services building set to be built this spring in Olathe—these upgrades will add $3.07 million to the project’s cost while promising long-term savings. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Sen. Ethan Corson is supporting new bills to lower property taxes for seniors and disabled veterans—he plans to raise rebate limits, create a tax task force, and increase the residential exemption. The measures may help 12,000 households and are set to be discussed in the legislative session soon. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Olathe City Council said this week they support tax abatements and special sales tax approvals for the new Downtown restaurants to kickstart growth. The city sold a building near Johnson County Square — purchased for $1.7 million in 2023 and nearly $800,000 above its appraised value — to developer LANE4 based on these incentives. Olathe Reporter
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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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