Good morning, Olathe.

A new study by Rebuild Local News and Muckrack found that local journalist numbers in the U.S. dropped 75% since 2002 and that Johnson County now has just 5.4 reporters per 100,000 residents — below the level needed for full community coverage.

The Johnson County Post is hiring new reporters for Olathe and nearby areas to boost local news reporting.

Frontier Airlines announced it will launch weekly nonstop flights between Kansas City International Airport and Tampa International Airport on Oct.

11 with fares starting at $49—this new route gives local travelers an affordable way to visit Tampa during the cool months.

A Lenexa man, Todd Michael Donovan, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder for killing his wife and son in November 2024 — he received a Hard 50 sentence that requires him to serve 50 years before he is eligible for parole.

Johnson County unveiled two new public art pieces to honor local history — the 'Fire Keepers Circle' at Heritage Park in Olathe was celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Saturday to mark the forced removal of Potawatomi Native Americans along the Trail of Death.

The county also installed 'Between Earth and Sky' in Antioch Park in Merriam today as part of a local residency program that spotlights the region’s art and natural heritage.

After receiving a Finding of No Significant Impact this summer, the Kansas Department of Transportation moved the $1.2 billion K-10 project into the design phase to widen a 16.5-mile stretch with a third lane each way and build a new diamond interchange at Lone Elm Road — a plan that has raised safety concerns among Olathe residents and city leaders.

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued an opinion Tuesday stating that the Johnson County Board of Commissioners exceeded its authority with its resolution to renew a public sales tax fund set for the November ballot.

The board is reviewing the opinion — the tax would fund emergency services and gather over $54 million annually — as part of its public safety plan.

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.