Daily
Olathe
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County school districts are set to cut 26 district-level positions next year amid a special education funding gap, prompting Olathe to consolidate services and Blue Valley to delay additional staff changes. Several districts plan to sue the state after being shorted millions in funding. KSHB
- ➤ A Heatherstone Elementary teacher built a World Cup curriculum that teaches students about eight cultures linked to teams coming to Kansas City this summer. The hands-on lessons cover subjects like math, science, and agriculture to connect classroom learning with soccer excitement. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olathe will soon receive less than $25,000 from an opioid litigation settlement — funds that will support its Mental Health Co-Responder program, city officials said. Olathe Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County MED-ACT warned residents to practice pool safety as pools open this Memorial Day weekend after last summer’s near doubling of drowning calls and two deaths. EMS recommends constant supervision (a designated water watcher), secure barriers, and CPR training to prevent future accidents. Johnson County
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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
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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