Good morning, Olathe.

Safe Kids Johnson County, in partnership with State Farm and McCarthy Chevrolet, will host a free Buckle Up event on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McCarthy Chevrolet (inside the service department) where certified technicians will inspect child car seats to help families ensure proper installation.

The Olathe AMC dine-in theater on Strang Line Road unveiled its new XL auditorium with a 40-foot screen and 4K laser projection—the first of its kind in the country.

The new format is now available at both the Olathe and Overland Park theaters.

Fifth and Emery, a locally-owned frozen yogurt shop (formerly Yogurtini), plans to open a new Lenexa location this summer at 12970 W.

87th St. Owner Isaac Collins, a Lenexa resident, said the expansion will serve classic frozen yogurt along with new treats like chocolates and caramel apples and is part of a rebrand with future openings in downtown Olathe in spring and Shawnee in fall.

Olathe Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 75-year-old woman was found dead in a house on the 400 block of North Persimmon Drive Wednesday morning — officers were dispatched at 11:05 a.m. to check on her welfare.

Olathe police responded to a home on North Persimmon Drive just after 11 a.m. Wednesday to perform a welfare check and found the body of a 75-year-old woman—their investigation now treats her death as a homicide.

Olathe Police are investigating the death of a 75-year-old Johnson County woman after officers responded at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday to a home on North Persimmon Drive — just west of Olathe West High School — where they found her dead.

The EPA approved the sale of E15 gasoline blend for the summer after several governors and state representatives urged the change to lower fuel prices and support local energy + Governor Kelly said it would ease fuel supply delays.

The emergency waiver took effect on Thursday and will remain in effect until May 20, in line with a National Energy Emergency order.

Three high school seniors from Johnson County were named 2025 National Merit Scholars after receiving corporate-sponsored scholarships—Eston Thomas Garcia from Olathe Northwest, Aashritha Musti from Blue Valley West, and Benjamin H.

Palmet from Pembroke Hill. More winners, including those for $2,500 and college-sponsored awards, will be announced later this month and over the summer.

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.