Daily
Olathe
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa-based Hyper Energy Bar opens today in Olathe at 2290 W. Dartmouth St. — near Olathe West High School, offering free small drinks from noon to 7 p.m. and a fundraiser for local schools on Friday, with additional locations planned for June in Overland Park. Johnson County Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in the area face rising gas prices as federal lawmakers consider suspending the tax to lower costs by 18.4 cents per gallon, with some local workers welcoming the relief while others worry about reduced funding for highway repairs (affecting I-70 and I-435). KSHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Olathe Public Schools responded Monday to community concerns after a mother asked for posthumous graduation recognition for Treyton Hartsook, a senior who died in a winter break car accident. The district said it will honor lost students with memorials (including diplomas and program tributes) at upcoming ceremonies. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials said Lineage Logistics will build a cold storage facility at Lone Elm and 175th (using a transcritical carbon dioxide refrigeration system instead of anhydrous ammonia) to lower safety risks. Olathe Reporter
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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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Dino & Vino: A Unique Farm Experience
5-8 p.m. — KC Pumpkin Patch — Admission required — Enjoy an evening of wine and optional cow cuddling in a picturesque farm setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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