Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Olathe.
🌲 Environment
An EPA review found that 22 homes near Pollinator Prairie — formerly the site of Chemical Commodities Inc. — need new or repaired air systems to block chemical vapors from entering indoors.
The agency said it will soon provide additional details on its updated mitigation measures.
🏛️ Government
The State of Kansas set boundaries for the STAR Bonds District covering Kansas City, Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, Shawnee, Lenexa and Olathe to finance a $3 billion domed stadium, Chiefs headquarters + mixed-use development.
The district will collect new sales-tax revenues to pay off bonds without raising state taxes.
Officials are scaling back plans for a new animal shelter amid budget cuts, and architects are working on redesigns (revised renderings expected this fall) to reduce costs while keeping quality high; construction will begin in spring.
🏈 Sports
Quarterfinals for the inaugural KSHSAA girls flag football season took place Tuesday; Shawnee Mission West defeated Olathe East and will play in the semifinals in Wichita on Saturday (with their first matchup at 11 a.m.).
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