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Olathe
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County will launch new World Cup bus routes, including a free airport shuttle starting June 1 and a circulator linking Olathe, Lenexa and Overland Park beginning June 9. The services will run through mid-July with varied schedules and fare options. Johnson County Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Bar closed its oldest Shawnee location Monday after 16 years and will open a new venue in Olathe near 119th & Ridgeview later this year to serve craft cocktails, beers, and casual eats. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Florida-based ice cream shop Pecan Jacks will debut its first Johnson County location at Vista Village in Lenexa, set to open soon near KC Bier Co., and offering a variety of premium ice cream flavors and treats. Johnson County Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Olathe School District has reduced 27 district-level positions and cut some mental health roles as it plans to consolidate schools and address declining enrollment and a $22 million annual funding gap (which led to a $44 million fund transfer for special education). Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following a Kansas City mayor’s call for e-bike safety after seeing a teen ride on a sidewalk, Olathe officials highlight new rules (helmets are required for under-18 riders and sidewalk speeds are capped at 15 mph). Public information officer Cody Kennedy said education will begin before enforcement actions start. KCTV 5
- ➤ Lenexa firefighters are promoting the What3Words app to help reach people quickly in parks & crowded areas ahead of World Cup events next month. Fire Chief Travis Vaughn said the tool worked effectively during a recent park incident by guiding responders when cell signal was low. KSHB
- ➤ On May 11, the Olathe Planning Commission approved a preliminary site development plan for Gateway Landing, a 318-unit apartment project on a 26-acre site zoned for multifamily use since 2007. Residents remain concerned about traffic and privacy, and the city council will review the proposal soon. Johnson County Post
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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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Roars & Rainbows with Cow Cuddling
Select time slots — KC Pumpkin Patch — Cost dependent on cuddling session — Experience sweet snuggles and picture-perfect moments with gentle highland cows amidst a day of vibrant fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Edmund Hillary
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