Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Johnson County and Metro Lutheran Ministries unveiled four new affordable rental units today (the first phase of a 16-unit project) to help address homelessness; the units are funded by a Home ARP grant originally set aside for a permanent shelter.
🎓 Education
The Olathe board said it will keep its graduation memorial policy despite a petition of more than 6,100 signatures and Amber Hartsook’s plea to read her late son’s name at the May 16 ceremony – the board said it aims to balance remembrance and celebration.
🏛️ Government
Johnson County announced bus services supporting FIFA World Cup 2026 that will run from June 9 to July 13; routes connect cities like Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa, and Shawnee, with fares from $5 day passes to $50 tournament passes (schedules vary by service type).
🏥 Health
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is monitoring three people who were exposed internationally to Andes hantavirus after contact with a cruise passenger.
The individuals show no symptoms and no hantavirus cases have been reported in Kansas.
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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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