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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olathe is set to start a project in December to enhance 119th Street, aiming to ease congestion and spur commercial growth, with completion expected by early 2027. Olathe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Johnson County, Democrat Melanie Haas was re-elected to the Kansas State Board of Education's 2nd District with 62% of the vote, while Republican Connie O'Brien secured the 4th District seat, leading to a rightward shift in the board's ideological balance. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners election, incumbents Jeff Meyers and Shirley Allenbrand retained their seats, while newcomer Julie Brewer unseated incumbent Charlotte O’Hara, amidst debates on property taxes and fiscal responsibility. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Republicans secured additional Kansas House districts in Johnson County, reinforcing their supermajority in the Statehouse, and thwarting Democratic efforts to make gains. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Steve Howe won a fifth term as Johnson County District Attorney, narrowly defeating Vanessa Riebli with 50.6% of the vote amidst controversies and challenges. Johnson County Post
- ➤ Johnson County election results reaffirm U.S. Representative Sharice Davids' position, introduce a new Democrat sheriff, and highlight Republican control in state house and senate, with Kamala Harris leading locally in the presidential race. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ The Johnson County Election Office announced that 70.0% of registered voters participated in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election, with 335,159 ballots processed; official results are pending until Nov. 18. Johnson County
- ➤ Olathe's City Hall and other administrative facilities are undergoing renovations until summer 2025 to align with future capital plans and include HVAC system upgrades. Olathe Reporter
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Olathe Community Center Hot Tub Day
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River Walk at Community Center of Olathe
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Community Pool Slide Event
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Aqua Fit - Low Impact Water Aerobics Class
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Community Lap Swim Session
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Family-Friendly River Walk Event
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Community Hot Tub Event
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Preschool Splash Event
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River Walk Experience at Community Center
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