Daily
Olathe
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Robinson R44 II unexpectedly landed in the Olathe Station parking lot Sunday evening, drawing a crowd and prompting police to contact the FAA & verify the situation. The helicopter circled from Kansas City Downtown Airport, landed near local businesses, and then took off again shortly after. Johnson County Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local eateries gain new chapters as Fluffy Fresh reopens in Mission with new owners, Brew Haha expands to Shawnee, and Scratch Gourmet returns in Prairie Village. Meanwhile, Ink & Page and two Wendy’s locations close while new spots like Pizza Tascio and The Bar will open soon. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Caribou Coffee opened on March 23 near 159th and Ridgeview in Olathe. The new store offers a drive-thru, outdoor dining, and a pick-up window with no indoor seating and is the first in Kansas in years, marking the third Caribou in Johnson County. Olathe Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Johnson County Museum now features an exhibit honoring Dos Mundos, Kansas City’s first bilingual newspaper founded by Clara Reyes in her home (its legacy lived on by Reyes Media Group run by her daughter and her brother). KSHB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices rose after the national average for unleaded gasoline hit $4.02 per gallon on Tuesday, March 31, with Kansas prices reaching $3.29 per gallon; the White House said relief will come when the Iran war ends. Kansas drivers may notice only modest changes in their local fuel rates. KCTV 5
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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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One Day Soccer Camp with Sporting KC
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Homefield Olathe — Cost not mentioned — Enhance your soccer skills with engaging activities led by Sporting KC youth coaches.
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Garmin Olathe Marathon
6:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Garmin — Check website for registration fees — Test your limits at the unique 10K race in the heart of Olathe.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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