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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Brett Bacon, a 38-year-old husband, father of five and son of Olathe Mayor John Bacon, died in a traffic crash in Sturgis last weekend—his loss deeply affects his family. KSHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved new redistricting lines that adjust voting districts for 18,500 residents—reducing population differences from 11% to about 4.39%. Officials will re-evaluate the map in three years and expect the new lines to remain in effect for at least five years. KCTV 5
SPORTS NEWS
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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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~ Alfred Montapert
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