Good morning, Olathe.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!