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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired First Sgt. Michael Gainey received his service dog Lilly on Monday morning in Olathe through a 12-year partnership between Hy-Vee and Friends in Service of Heroes—he served for 30 years including time in South Korea and Desert Storm. The program pairs veterans with trained dogs to help with daily tasks. FOX 4 Kansas City
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Today just before 1:30 p.m., a light twin-engine plane crashed on the roof of a hangar near New Century airport, injuring both people onboard with non-life-threatening injuries—emergency personnel including the sheriff’s office, Kansas Highway Patrol, Fire District 1 and MED-ACT are investigating the incident. KSNT
- ➤ On Monday, June 16 at 1:20 p.m., a twin-engine King Air crashed onto the roof of a Butler Avionics hangar at New Century AirCenter outside Gardner, injuring two with one later transported to hospital — although no one inside the hangar was hurt — as first responders secured the scene. KCTV 5
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Only two days remain to take advantage of some of Amazon’s best Prime Day deals. The sale makes upgrading every room of the house simple: We recommend these under sink organizing shelves for your bathroom, Roku’s 40-Inch smart TV for your living room, and the Keurig Hot and Iced Coffee Maker for your kitchen. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ More than 60 graduating athletes from faith-based private schools in Johnson County signed letters of intent last fall and spring and will play college sports at various colleges—covering sports from soccer to football, basketball, and volleyball. Their commitments include students from Bishop Miege, Kansas City Christian, and St. James Academy, ensuring local talent moves on to compete at the next level. Johnson County Post
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Summer Solstice Puppy Yoga
10-11 a.m. — Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse — $25 ($27 for nonresidents) — Combine gentle yoga with cuddly puppies in a stress-relieving class perfect for all skill levels.
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Senior Living Showcase
9 AM - 7 PM — The Village at Olathe — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living communities and discover engaging activities for residents.
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Olathe Babies Night Out
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Olathe Family YMCA — Enjoy a relaxed night out while your little one plays in a social environment designed for babies and toddlers.
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DCI Drum Corps International
3:30-4:45 AM — College Boulevard Activity Center — No hidden fees — Experience the thrill of live drum corps performances.
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