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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas Hospital’s Burnett Burn Center, along with its Olathe and Liberty campuses, treated ten male patients with fireworks injuries — mostly affecting their hands, arms, face and eyes and ranging in age from 6 to 58 — and three were admitted as of 3 p.m. on July 4. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Olathe will soon know how their 2026 property tax bill may change as local governments and schools present new budget proposals. Olathe Public Schools (55% of the bill) and local governments (about 19 to 20% each) will share the cost with community colleges covering the rest. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ The Olathe City Council approved plans for utility and sewer services, public street right-of-way, and tree preservation on a 24-acre plot southeast of W. 159th Street and S. US-169—part of a 247-acre mixed use project with 1.5 million square feet of industrial space and 108 acres for new townhomes and apartments— that will offer additional housing options. Olathe Reporter
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former U.S. Open champion and Kansas native Gary Woodland was named the final assistant captain on the 2025 Ryder Cup team by captain Keegan Bradley—he is expected to help the team prepare to reclaim the cup at Bethpage Black in late September. KSHB
- ➤ College baseball’s all-time greats will soon be on display in Johnson County as the College Baseball Hall of Fame moves to the Kansas City metro area, with final exhibit details expected later. FOX 4 Kansas City
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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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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.
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Sleigh The Summer
12-7 p.m. — Hometown Olathe Family Farm — Free to attend — Celebrate holiday cheer in July with unique vendors and festive fun.
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The Great Car Show 2025
10 AM – 3 PM — National WWI Museum and Memorial — $7 Adults, $3 Kids, $55-$100 Vehicle Registration — Experience jaw-dropping cars, food trucks, and museum history all for a great cause.
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Sporting KC Summer Rec Camp
9-11 a.m. — Homefield Olathe — $125 — An action-packed soccer camp for boys and girls of all skill levels from Pre-K to 5th Grade.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Bear Grylls
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