Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Olathe.
🏘️ Community
Two years ago the Johnson County Library board removed overdue fines to boost access and ease patron visits—this change helped visits grow more than 6 percent between 2022-23 while wait times rose slightly by 1.5 percent.
Staff now spend their time helping patrons rather than collecting fines.
💼 Business
888 Int’l Market and Cafe in Overland Park is working to reduce the impact of new tariffs on its imported products.
Manager Mike Lui said the store may see a 10% to 25% price increase on Chinese goods in the next few weeks — the business is stocking up on current supplies to keep costs low.
🚨 Crime
Denton Loudermill Jr.—an Olathe man falsely accused of being a shooter after a Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally and briefly detained during the Feb.
14th shooting that killed a DJ and injured over 20—has died at age 49, with his attorney saying more details will be provided.
🎉 Olathe Events
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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.
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