Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County homeowners are decking out their properties with spooky and humorous Halloween decorations as the holiday approaches. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Olathe may see a decrease in new apartment projects due to a national demand shift and the filling up of local lots. Olathe Reporter
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people were displaced from their home due to a significant duplex fire in Olathe, Kansas, with no injuries reported. KCTV 5
- ➤ A Shawnee Mission Northwest sophomore died due to heat stroke complications after collapsing at football practice, with obesity as a contributing factor and the heat index at 112 degrees. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County has committed $3.75 million to support significant upgrades to Black Bob Road in Olathe through the County Assistance Road System program. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ Johnson County to allocate over $46 million for road and stormwater improvements in 2025, enhancing infrastructure and flood control across 13 cities. Johnson County
- ➤ Candidates for two Kansas Senate seats discussed tax policy, education funding, abortion, and more at a Johnson County Post-hosted forum. Johnson County Post
- ➤ The Johnson County Post held 14 forums for Kansas House and Senate candidates, achieving participation from 46 out of 57 candidates across all of Johnson County's statehouse districts. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Democratic candidates for Kansas House seats in the Olathe area discussed issues like taxes, education funding, and abortion at a forum, while their Republican counterparts did not participate. Johnson County Post
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Community Slides Event
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River Walk at Olathe Community Center
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Lap Swimming at Olathe Community Center
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Community Center Slide Event
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Hot Tub Pool Event
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Community Center Pool Slides Event
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Olathe River Walk
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Community Indoor Swim Session
Experience a refreshing open swim session at the state-of-the-art Olathe Community Center pool.
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Community Slide Event
Experience a fun-filled day at the Olathe Community Center with water slides and various pool activities, ideal for kids tall enough to ride.
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Community Hot Tub Event
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