Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
Good morning, Olathe.
Dolce Caffe, a new European-style coffee shop, opened at 435 S Parker St.—the owners transformed a former drive-in space to serve quality coffee and pastries while gradually adding more items to their menu and drawing steady crowds.
Johnson County Management has banned riders 17 and younger from using e-bikes and e-scooters at its shopping centers for safety reasons — adults must park their devices at designated bike racks before entering the centers.
Local law enforcement agencies in Kansas City area paid tribute to 26-year-old KCK officer Hunter Simoncic—fatally injured on August 26 while trying to stop a car during a chase, with the suspect now arrested.
A new Kansas law now requires K-12 schools to show a three-minute video on fetal development in classes that cover human growth, development, or sexuality.
Olathe Public Schools and other districts are still planning how to choose or create a video — the law is so vague that it may lead to future legal disputes.
The city council approved Tuesday to transfer $62,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds to MAA KC Exchange, LLC—a Delaware-based developer for a multifamily residential project with 303 units at the northwest corner of Black Bob Road and Indian Creek Parkway.
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.
Library Lets Loose
12 AM – 10 PM — Johnson County Library - Central Resource — Ticketed event — Celebrate the Freedom to Read with delicious drinks, food, conversation, games, and dancing.
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