Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Next Thursday, April 9, the Johnson County Post will join over 1,000 partner newsrooms in the inaugural Local News Day — a national effort to reconnect communities with trusted local journalism and announce plans to expand its newsroom. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Local Prairie Village resident Harold Hamann celebrated his 102nd birthday on March 6 while praising his neighbors and a long, fulfilling life. Also, an Overland Park clerk earned a city award, Olathe middle schoolers helped at Washington Elementary, and Prairie Village police received life-saving awards. Johnson County Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Indra Group selected Olathe for its $7.5 million, 25,000 sqft radar facility at the Great Plains Commerce Center near 159th and Lone Elm; the facility will manufacture next-generation air traffic surveillance radars. Olathe Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, dozens of baby goats sport soccer-themed names (including Trophy, Captain, and Kickoff) to honor the upcoming World Cup. The farm will share the full list with matching tag numbers during its regular bottle-feeding program. Johnson County Post
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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
A happy person isn't someone who's happy all the time. It's someone who effortlessly interprets events in a way that benefits them.
~ Naval Ravikant
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