Good morning, Olathe.

The Post has welcomed Kate Mays as the new Olathe beat reporter—her arrival marks the paper’s move to expand coverage in all of Johnson County.

Mays, a Lenexa native with experience at KCUR and a master’s in journalism, will focus on local government and community issues.

Olathe East student Brinley Hutson, who had her leg amputated above the knee, will compete at the Para Powerlifting Worlds in Cairo in October while Lancer Day festivities and Forbes naming of top JoCo employers—Garmin, Johnson County government and Olathe Public Schools—show local success.

City council approved plans to improve Mill Creek Pool by assessing safety, demolishing the old restroom and bathhouse, and adding a new splashpad.

Construction will begin in 2026 and focus on user comfort, long-term resilience and cost-effective resource use—project updates will be provided as work advances.

Olathe city government adopted a new roadway safety plan to cover priority areas for cars, bikes and pedestrians—funded by a $280,000 grant approved by the city council on Sept.

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Roeland Park City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging the Secretary of State and Johnson County Election Office to offer Spanish-language ballots, sample ballots, and voting information at polling places and online for the upcoming 2025 election—making Roeland Park the first Johnson County city to support voting language access as noted by local officials and the ACLU.

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.

ASL-for-All 5K Walk, Run & Roll

8:30-9:45 a.m. — Frontier Park — Donations encouraged — Celebrate and support a shared signing community for Deaf and non-Deaf individuals.

KC Pumpkin Patch Homeschool Day

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — KC Pumpkin Patch — Prepurchased ticket required — A special field trip day for homeschooling families filled with autumn fun.

Walmart's Innovative Manufacturing Journey

7:30-9:00 a.m. — Grand Street Cafe — Free entry — Explore Walmart's groundbreaking 330,000-square-foot meat production facility and the innovation behind its design-build success.