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Olathe
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Olivia Copeland, daughter of late Olathe mayor Michael Copeland, died on Saturday when she fell while rappelling off a cliff during a rock climbing tour in Idaho Springs, Colorado—she was 26. Johnson County Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers from Olathe, Blue Valley and Gardner Edgerton were honored for their work — with nominations for awards and top rankings for Olathe schools — while a local freshman was named a state delegate at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Probationers harvested produce and community groups supported school programs to mark a series of recent local achievements. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Laura Kelly requested an extension for federal disaster declarations after severe storms on Sept. 8—10 caused flooding in parts of Kansas. The extension allows counties until Nov. 9 to complete damage assessments with FEMA and verify costs under the Public Assistance Program. KCTV 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas health officials warned on Sept. 24 that 7-OH products sold in gas stations, smoke shops and convenience stores can be very harmful+ mixing them with alcohol or sedatives may cause serious breathing problems, addiction or death. They urge people to avoid these products, check labels and consult a doctor if they experience any adverse reactions. KSNT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Apple season peaks this weekend as nearly perfect weather makes U-Pick orchards in Kansas and Missouri a great outing for families—apple trees originally came from Central Asia and are not native to the area. KCTV 5
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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.
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2025 KC Pumpkin Patch Homeschool Day
9 AM – 1 PM — KC Pumpkin Patch — Ticket required — A fun-filled homeschool field trip at a lively pumpkin patch.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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