Good morning, Olathe.

On Monday night, the Olathe Planning Commission rejected a proposal for a cold storage facility at 175th Street and Lone Elm Road after local residents raised concerns about safety, road conditions, and traffic—resulting in a vote of 5 to 2.

City Council will review the project on Sept. 2 unless the developer requests a delay and needs five votes to overturn the denial.

The Olathe City Council approved an extra $368,937 to replace the rusted metal underlay at city hall as part of the ongoing environmental systems renovation—raising the total roof replacement cost to $2,257,812 to secure proper adhesion and maintain the warranty with Kaw Roofing and Sheet Metal.

The city of Olathe will reconstruct five streets in 2026 after the project was delayed from 2023 due to budget restrictions — the work covers improvements on South Hyer Street; South Emery and North Water Streets; East Lakeview, East Wabash Avenues and South Chester Streets; and 107th Street with Cedar Lake Drive.

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.

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.

Kids Night Out at Olathe Family YMCA

5-8 p.m. — Olathe Family YMCA — Cost varies — Enjoy a night off while kids partake in games, crafts, and swimming with a monthly theme.

Olathe North vs. Rockhurst Football Game

7-9 p.m. — Olathe North High School — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting non-conference football clash between Olathe North and Rockhurst.