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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KMBC 9 Cares for Kids and KVC Health Systems have launched a back-to-school drive to supply foster children with needed school supplies and clothing in our community—donations starting at $9 help provide essential items while a $50 gift lets a child choose their own outfit. The drive aims to support at least 1,000 foster kids as they prepare for the new school year. KMBC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Florida wood-fired pizza chain will open a new restaurant at 15241 W. 119th St. in Olathe later this fall as its first in the Kansas City metro area — it will serve build-your-own pizzas, salads, garlic cheese bread, and sweets in the space that Smashburger left. Johnson County Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Olathe author Brittany Kelly released her first children’s book 'Freckles', which is based on her daughter Maverick’s friendship with a decoy duck — the book debuted on June 24 and is available on several platforms — Kelly said she may write a follow-up if readers respond well. Johnson County Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Olathe Municipal Court announced that people with traffic fines can donate $15 worth of new school supplies for a $50 credit towards their fines—this offer runs from July 7 to Aug. 4 and will help supply over 2,200 backpacks for students. The donation benefits the Olathe Public Schools Foundation as students prepare for the school year. FOX 4 Kansas City
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Retired engineer David Silverstein found that the stormwater plans for Kate Guimbellot’s College Meadows home in Olathe show the lot was designed to flood—worsened by a nearby widening of College Boulevard. Guimbellot said her home has flooded three times and she now feels let down by the city as she awaits a resolution through a filed tort claim. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Kansas lawmakers met Monday at 2:00 p.m. to consider extending STAR bond funding to support stadium projects for the Chiefs and Royals after the teams asked for more time to decide on moving from Missouri — the offer could be renewed for up to a year. KSHB
SPORTS NEWS
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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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