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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two young men, Philip Grele and Drew Diaz, started their cross-country charity walk in Delaware 111 days ago and nearly finished their Kansas journey after entering the state 20 days ago, ending their Kansas chapter Thursday—raising funds for Convoy of Hope. They will continue walking west to support the charity that feeds kids and responds to disasters. KSHB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At about 3:06 p.m. on Wednesday, Olathe police arrived at West Elm Street — South Kansas Avenue after a train hit and killed a man and launched an investigation. Olathe Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas residents are urged by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to submit comments on the revised draft of the State Wildlife Action Plan that will guide conservation efforts for the next 10 years—this update meets federal requirements and targets at-risk species and habitats. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its Tuesday meeting, the Olathe city council officially recognized Juneteenth by approving a proclamation to honor the end of slavery in the U.S. Nexus Church pastor Kenny Stokes + Mayor Pro Tem Marge Vogt presented the document to celebrate contributions by the Black community. Olathe Reporter
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Hilltop Farms, a development with 200 single-family homes, 100 townhome triplex units, 17 commercial lots and a neighborhood amenity area with a pool and athletic facilities on 157 acres northwest of W. 175th Street and S. Mur-Len Road, received city council approval for utilities on Tuesday. Olathe Reporter
SHOP NEWS
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