Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
Good morning, Olathe.
💼 Business
Third Street Social opened in Downtown Olathe at 139 S.
Kansas Avenue as the second restaurant announced in 2024, offering American-style food and a vibrant social atmosphere. It is open seven days a week + weekdays from 11 to 10 and weekends from 10 to 11.
This month, several new businesses opened in Johnson County with sushi spots in Overland Park and a bagel shop in Olathe debuting while Mo’ Bettahs and Chuck E.
Cheese closed, and more shops are coming soon—keeping the local business scene lively.
📰 Economy
Economists say that rising gas and food prices could hit local wallets as concerns over Iran drive up costs.
They estimate inflation may jump to 3.5% to 4.5% and extra fees for credit and car loans might follow.
🎓 Education
De Soto’s USD 232 expects enrollment to reach an all-time high over the next five years due to new housing and development (elementary growth over 5% and high school over 7%).
More students will bring increased state funding even as special education challenges persist.
🏛️ Government
Kansas farmers were surprised when the U.S. House passed a new farm bill on Thursday to fund $390 billion in farm programs.
Local farmer Rick Miller said the bill, which may offer help during drought or flood years, now heads to the Senate + lawmakers seek to improve its provisions.
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