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Olathe
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County Park and Recreation District got a $48,500 grant from the Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Program to launch Big Bull Creek Park’s Passport to Public Art program. It will add a prairie-inspired sculpture and signage, with a ribbon cutting on May 9 (11 a.m.). Johnson County Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Dillons grocery store on College Boulevard, across from Meadow Lane Elementary, was approved by city council on Tuesday and will feature a 100,000 sqft main store plus a 14-pump gas station. Olathe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Olathe Public Schools and other district leaders oppose a Kansas bill that would expand income verification for free meal and at risk funding, which they say could force schools to hire extra staff (and divert essential resources). The Senate passed the amendments on March 11. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council approved rezoning and site plans for a new animal shelter at Santa Fe and Ridgeview, which will replace the outdated facility on E. Sunvale Drive. Construction will begin this summer and create a 21,600 sqft shelter (five times larger than the current one). Johnson County Post
- ➤ The city council approved Tuesday a plan to build a 143-ft cell tower near Old Hwy 56, about 675 feet from the Oak Run subdivision; the tower, set behind two planned buildings and a parking lot (shielding equipment from roads), will serve three carriers and need renewal every 10 years. Olathe Reporter
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Lemon Drop Days Weekend
12 PM – 6 PM — Hometown Olathe Family Farm — Free entry — Celebrate spring with lemon-inspired drinks, fun activities, and vibrant energy at this lively farm event.
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Wine Glass DIY: Make & Take
1-2 p.m. — Hometown Olathe Family Farm — $16 — Unwind with a creative touch by making your own personalized wine glass.
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