Good morning, Olathe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.