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Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 'Donk Donk' donkey statue was restored and returned to its Olathe location after a community-led repair effort following vandalism.  KCTV 5

CRIME NEWS

  • A 17-year-old girl has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for the murder and aggravated robbery of Jarod Rogers in Kansas, with four other teens involved facing charges.  KCTV 5
  • Kyleigh Guzman, a 19-year-old, was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for her role in the 2022 murder and robbery of 25-year-old Jarod Rogers in Johnson County.  KMBC

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Olathe, Kansas, introduces the new Santa Fe Middle School and implements a revised bell schedule and cellphone policy for the 2024-2025 academic year.  KCTV 5
  • Olathe School District implements new school start and end times to address bus driver shortage, causing concerns among parents over schedule disruptions.  KSHB

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Community Hot Tub Event

    Experience relaxation and fun at the community hot tub and pool facilities at the Olathe Community Center.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Open Swim at Community Center

    Experience a day of leisure and fitness at the indoor pool of the Olathe Community Center, featuring state-of-the-art facilities.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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  • Aqua Fit Water Aerobics Class

    Experience a low-impact water aerobics class designed for both swimmers and non-swimmers, focusing on flexibility and light strength training.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Preschool Splash at Olathe Community Center

    Experience a fun and engaging water-themed event designed for preschool children at the Olathe Community Center.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • Community River Walk Event

    Experience a relaxing river walk suitable for all ages, with various water activities and safety guidelines in place.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Aqua Zumba - Low Impact Water Aerobics Class

    Experience a fun, low impact water aerobics workout that enhances flexibility and builds strength, ideal for all skill levels.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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