Good morning, Olathe.

J's BBQ opened a few weeks ago in the old Johnny's BBQ spot off Old 56 Highway (1375 W.

Old 56 Highway) in Olathe, and owner Josh Deal said the restaurant will serve double-smoked burnt ends, double decker sandwiches, smoked ribs and Southern-style pork wraps while retaining many of the previous staff.

Pope Francis appointed Shawn McKnight (Bishop of Jefferson City) as the new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Kansas City, replacing Joseph Naumann who retired in June.

McKnight, a Wichita native, will be installed on May 27 and takes over after Father Arul Carasala was shot and killed last week.

Lawmakers in the House and Senate have disagreed on how to lower rising property taxes — leaving homeowners with only a minor state tax cut that saves about $25 per year on a $150,000 home.

They will reconvene tomorrow — a brief veto session is set while critics warn that significant relief will have to wait until next year.

A new nonprofit linked to VanTrust Real Estate partnered with Johnson County commissioners to improve affordable housing options by approving a non-binding letter of intent.

The agreement allows the county to follow a public process for any housing project—ensuring that expert developers guide future efforts to boost housing supply.

Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill Tuesday that created a water program task force to study Kansas’ water challenges and funding.

The task force—comprising 13 voting members and a five-member work group—will deliver a preliminary report by Jan. 31, 2026 and a final report by Jan. 31, 2027 to guide future investment in water resources.

As of Tuesday, April 8, over 1.9 million Kansas residents have obtained Real IDs and more than 350,000 have not—starting May 7, travelers must present a Real ID or a passport to enter federal facilities, commercial airports or nuclear power plants.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy Jr. said Monday that he planned to tell the CDC to end its recommendation for water fluoridation and is forming a task force to update the guidelines—this move may change water safety rules in Olathe as local officials review fluoride risks. Local leaders are assessing these risks to ensure water quality.

2025 Garmin Olathe Marathon

6:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Garmin — Entry fee varies — Run through the scenic streets of Olathe while supporting local charities.

2025 Kansas Optometric Association's 125th Celebration Meeting

7 AM-11 PM — Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center — Details TBA — Celebrate a milestone with the Kansas Optometric Association in Olathe.

Docker with Kubernetes Administration Training

May 5-9 — Johnson County Community College: Olathe Health Education Center — $2490 — Enhance your skills in DevOps with expert-led training on Docker and Kubernetes.