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Olathe
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 46-year-old Olathe woman, Romaine Grant, was hospitalized Tuesday morning after her vehicle hydroplaned on westbound K-10 near Cedar Creek Parkway—her car overturned during a storm and came to rest in a ditch. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ An Olathe woman was hospitalized with serious injuries Tuesday morning after heavy rain caused her car to hydroplane on K-10 near Cedar Creek Parkway—she drove through a median, flipped, and landed in a ditch before being taken to Overland Park Regional Hospital. FOX 4 Kansas City
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County commissioners approved over $2 million in federal funds — a $2.38 million grant — for Metro Lutheran Ministry to build 16 housing units for vulnerable individuals, with the projects set to be ready by late 2026 or early 2027. The federal funds from HUD’s American Rescue Plan must be used by 2030. KMBC
- ➤ Olathe officials approved a $2,350,000 study on Aug. 5 to examine eight at-grade and one low-clearance crossing on the city’s west side, aiming to assess safety and traffic delays from 80 to 90 trains daily—city, federal, and BNSF funds support the project expected to wrap up by January. The study will provide engineering estimates to help prioritize future improvements. Johnson County Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dietician Tara Sallee of Hy-Vee explained how to make school lunches healthy and affordable—she recommended using fruits like oranges, yogurt parfaits with whole grain toppings, and pre-cut vegetables to help kids stay full and energized. KSHB
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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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