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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service stopped its Spanish translation services, so local station La Mega KC now offers weather and news updates in Spanish with host Ana Duin—helping native speakers stay informed. The move is vital as severe weather alerts, such as tornado warnings, must reach nearly 116,000 Spanish-speaking residents in the KC Metro—ensuring critical information is understood. KCTV 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lenexa Police reported that more than $2 million was stolen in a mail theft scheme when thieves intercepted checks dropped off by about 40 residents at an outdoor mailbox on Monrovia—detectives from 10 agencies are investigating the case. KSHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a town hall hosted by the Johnson County Post discussed new cell phone rules in local K-12 public schools. Panelists including teachers—such as those from Olathe—students and a parent said the rules have reduced distractions and even lowered fights, though they noted that further adjustments are still needed. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olathe City Government is planning a construction project to extend 118th street (from Conley Street to Kansas City Road) to connect Renner Boulevard with Kansas City Road and improve the intersection of 118th and Renner Boulevard. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ The Olathe City Council awarded several contracts Tuesday for citywide technology and vehicle services. The council renewed a three-year, $500,000 annual agreement with Electronic Technology, Inc.—a provider of license plate reader and Genetec systems—and approved new vehicle service contracts. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ 3rd District Representative Sharice Davids visited the FAA air traffic control center in Olathe Wednesday to highlight federal cuts to aviation and plans to boost flight safety throughout 2025. Her visit comes amid industry job shortages — it follows a flight from Wichita that collided with an Army helicopter in Washington D.C. three months ago, causing the first major crash in 16 years that killed 67 people. Olathe Reporter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Raahul Aravind from Blue Valley North High School was honored last month when Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog declared March 3 as Raahul Aravind Day for his outstanding performance as a spin bowler at regional cricket tournaments—he wants more young people in Olathe to learn and enjoy the sport. Johnson County Post
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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.
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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.
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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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