Good morning, Olathe.

CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties announced today that federal funding cuts from the Department of Justice ended support that would have allowed the agency to hire two new staff members, directly impacting at least 100 local children.

The funding termination is part of a broader move affecting over 200,000 children nationwide (raising concerns among the agency's staff).

Students at MidAmerica Nazarene University researched the two-room schoolhouse in Merriam that helped spark a lawsuit paving the way for Brown v.

Board of Education at an event held at Merriam Plaza Library. The study also found that cuts to federal funding for Humanities Kansas + may end support for the historical exhibit + that tells this important local story.

Chris Alexander of the Olathe Fire Department was honored on Thursday in Washington D.C. as the first non-law enforcement recipient of the 2025 Dave Sobczyk Memorial Award for his work in suspicious activity reporting and public education for fire and EMS agencies.

WaterOne and the Olathe water department will keep adding fluoride at a 0.7 ppm level to protect teeth even as local critics raise safety concerns after a federal court ruling and recent studies; officials said they are following health agency guidelines—monitoring the situation closely for any needed changes.

The Garmin Olathe Marathon will take place Saturday morning and will shut down several roads across the city—drivers are urged to use alternate routes.

The full race will begin at 6:45 a.m., and organizers expect the closures to affect travel.

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.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Communities

9 AM - 7 PM — Santa Marta — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living communities known for exceptional care and engaging activities.