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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Prosecutors in Johnson County charged Maikol Valdes with attempted first-degree murder after he stabbed restaurant manager Reilly Sweeney seven times at Hayward's BBQ in Shawnee on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.—police arrested him before 3 a.m. Friday and he faces further charges in Missouri on October 14. FOX 4 Kansas City
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire smoke from Canada has led to unhealthy air in Kansas City and nearby areas — including Olathe — as KDHE said conditions will persist through today, putting people with heart or lung issues and children at risk; residents are advised to limit outdoor exercise. This caution applies today while air quality remains poor. FOX 4 Kansas City
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The County Commissioners in Johnson County approved new district boundaries on Thursday to reflect growth and population shifts that took effect immediately. The adjustments reassign about 18,500 residents—reducing district population differences from 11.02% to 4.39%—and the new lines should last for at least five years. Johnson County
- ➤ Olathe resident Kate Guimbellot, 59 — who has faced eight years of worsening flooding — filed a tort claim with the city to fix her storm drain issues near College Boulevard and Woodland Road. Her property has flooded twice in the last two years, turning her backyard into a five-foot deep pond with water seeping into the basement. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ The Johnson County Board of Commissioners approved new district boundaries on Thursday—changes made in response to population shifts and growth that immediately established six balanced voting districts. Adjustments reduced the population variation from 11.02% to 4.39% by moving over 18,500 residents to a different district. FOX 4 Kansas City
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA announced a recall for the Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack (15-count) sold at Sam’s Club after internal tests on products distributed from July 1 to July 25 found possible Listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported and customers in Kansas should discard the items for a refund. FOX 4 Kansas City
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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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Sip, Shop n’ Sunshine Festival
2-5 p.m. — Hometown Olathe Family Farm — Free admission — Celebrate the end of summer with shopping, food trucks, and fun local finds.
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Kansas City Blazers Golden Gala
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Eagles Landing at Lake Olathe Venue — Free entry — Celebrate 50 years of the Kansas City Blazers Swim Team with an evening of glitz, glamour, and entertainment.
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