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Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dave McClung, an 82 year old Olathe resident, became the oldest person to complete the 80 mile trek to Mount Everest South Base Camp during an eight-day expedition that ended on Oct. 19—he was joined by his 55 year old son Dennis to mark this bucket list achievement. Johnson County Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Olathe McDonald’s manager Jaime Menjivar was honored Thursday with the Ray Kroc Award and $5,000 for his leadership at the local restaurant — he has worked 27 years with McDonald’s, including eight in Olathe, and he will be recognized at the Worldwide Convention in Las Vegas. KMBC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A FOX4 investigation finds that corporate-owned vet clinics are driving up costs nationwide — in Kansas City, pet owners have spent thousands as treatment bills rose 64% over the past decade. Experts say companies chase profits by investing in pet care, leaving many families struggling with high expenses. FOX 4 Kansas City
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Olathe North won its fifth straight state gymnastics title on Oct. 20—making history in the final meet before Kansas ended high school gymnastics after 52 years. Coach Amanda Harrington said the team gave its all as participation dwindled. Johnson County Post
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Breakfast with 'The Mean One' 2025
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