Good morning, Olathe.

Mokas Coffee & Eatery from Salina has filed plans to open its first Johnson County location in Olathe on a property owned by Azura Credit Union near Chipotle and QuikTrip — marking the chain's debut in the Kansas City metro.

Officials did not provide an opening date.

Char Bar is finalizing plans to open a new downtown Olathe BBQ restaurant and indoor pickleball facility at 200 W.

Santa Fe St., and will renovate a former firehouse building by adding a 22,000-square-foot wing and outdoor dining area—its preliminary plan was approved last week while it finalizes the property purchase. Next steps include submitting a final site development plan and seeking city incentives.

MacKenzie M. Bassett, 27 of Leavenworth, was arrested in Platte County over the weekend on drug-related charges; her bond was raised to $100,000 as she was deemed a flight risk—an extradition order now requires her return to Kansas to face charges.

Indian Trail Middle School student Adele Gibbens from Olathe qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee when she won the district bee and will compete next week at National Harbor—she trained with her grandfather for four years and says local support boosted her confidence.

School leaders in Johnson County say a federal voucher program would cut funds needed for public schools such as special education and services for English language learners.

Superintendents from Blue Valley, Shawnee Mission and Olathe districts have asked congressional delegates to reject the proposal — they argue that vouchers mainly help families already using private schools.

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