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Olathe
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kelly vetoed a bill aiming to require a civics test for graduation; lawmakers need a two-thirds vote in both chambers to override her decision (students remain exempt until that happens). KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Department of Labor sent over 8,500 notices on Tuesday, April 23, to residents about unemployment overpayments since 2020— part of its efforts to modernize the system; recipients can pay in full, set up a repayment plan, or request a waiver. KCTV 5
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Evergreen Community cut the ribbon on its new 119-unit senior living facility near Ridgeview and College Boulevard on Thursday, ending two years of construction on a $34.5 million project + $20 million came from county funds in 2023 to replace its old county building. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Olathe City Council approved two plots for 24 new single-family homes in Olathe, including an 8.78-acre lot in Heather Ridge Estates that finalizes its subdivision's last phase. Olathe Reporter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A vote by the Kansas State High School Activities Association approved girls flag football as a varsity sport in Kansas yesterday. The Kansas City Chiefs supported the move through their Let Her Play campaign & boosted interest statewide. KCTV 5
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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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Free E-Waste Drop-Off in Olathe
8 a.m.-2 p.m. — Household Hazardous Waste — Free service — Dispose of your electronic waste safely and help keep Olathe clean.
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