Good morning, Olathe.

Pizza 51 opened today at 200 S.

Kansas Ave. in downtown Olathe after months of redeveloping a former auto garage — owners Jason and Shannon Pryor said the new pizzeria will offer hand-tossed stone-baked pizzas and other items with a larger kitchen and extra seating.

Panasonic is finishing its $4 billion battery factory in De Soto that will open on July 14 but may slow hiring due to weak EV sales and policy changes—local officials say the company will get state tax incentives if it meets investment and payroll goals—raising concerns over short-term job growth.

On April 30, police found 75-year-old Karen Peterson dead in her Olathe home during a welfare check, and court documents show that Dartanan Hudgens—who had lived with her—was charged with first-degree murder after investigators found evidence including his DNA at the scene; he is held on a $1 million cash-only bond with his next court appearance scheduled for July 17 at 1:30 p.m.

A clause in the Kansas STAR Bonds bill may let lawmakers extend the stadium funding proposal past June 30 — giving more time to negotiate with the Chiefs and Royals.

Kansas state leaders have no meeting scheduled, so the council may vote on a retroactive extension at its next session.

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.

DCI Drum Corps International

3:30-4:45 AM — College Boulevard Activity Center — No hidden fees — Experience the thrill of live drum corps performances.

On-Site Tour at The Gardens

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — The Gardens at Creekside — Free entry — Explore vibrant living options and exceptional amenities in a welcoming community.