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Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeks $350 million in bonds for a new facility expected to create 675 jobs, featuring a 10-year, 55% tax phase-in. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ Financial planner Stephanie Olson offers tips for holiday shopping within budget, highlighting early planning, secondhand shopping, and DIY gifts amid a trend of increased spending. KSHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kansas State Board of Education candidates express varying views on public school performance and the use of state testing data for improvement. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Senate candidates from various districts share their positions on the $2.4 billion tax cut package passed earlier, with focus on additional relief efforts and the impact on Kansans. Johnson County Post
- ➤ In Johnson County, sheriff candidates Doug Bedford and Byron Roberson outline their approaches to managing the sheriff's office budget efficiently while ensuring effectiveness in operations. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Candidates for Johnson County Commission detail their approaches to address homelessness, with solutions ranging from improving financial literacy and job skills to partnering with local organizations and prioritizing mental health and substance abuse treatment. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Johnson County Election Office highlights the importance of the October 15 voter registration deadline for the November 5 general election. Johnson County
- ➤ In Johnson County, the DA candidates discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining qualified attorneys, with incumbent Steve Howe focusing on competitive pay and internships to maintain a high-quality staff, while challenger Vanessa Riebli proposes structural changes to reduce turnover and restore specialization. Johnson County Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Children's Mercy Hospital and Camber Mental Health inaugurate a 72-bed mental wellness campus in Olathe, Kansas, offering a unique blend of inpatient, hospital, and holistic mental health services for teens and adults. KSHB
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