Good morning, Olathe.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.