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Your Tuesday in Olathe: news notes, a schools poll and weekend plans
Plus, Overland Park voters will weigh a parks sales tax in March.
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Olathe schools
Today is the deadline for a petition seeking a state review of the Olathe School Board's plan to close six schools after the 2026-27 school year, according to the board. Olathe Families United is making a final push for signatures. FOX4KC.com
The Olathe School Board voted to close six schools
| School | Level |
|---|---|
| Black Bob | Elementary |
| Heritage | Elementary |
| Scarborough | Elementary |
| Tomahawk | Elementary |
| Walnut Grove | Elementary |
| Indian Trail | Middle school |
Source: FOX4KC.com
Blue Valley
Blue Valley plans to ban motorized bikes, scooters and motos for elementary and middle school students on district property, starting Jan. 1. The district's communications officer said the report going to the board Monday is an administrative recommendation with no board vote. Traditional bikes and nonmotorized scooters would still be allowed and encouraged. KCTVFOX4KC.com
Overland Park
Overland Park's City Council voted to hold a mail-in ballot election in March 2027 on a 1/4 cent sales tax for parks and recreation. If voters approve, it could generate up to $176 million over 10 years for parks, regional pools, trails and greenspaces. FOX4KC.com
Coffee
Black Rose Coffee Co. has closed its Overland Park storefront. Its 1960s trailer will make its last farmers market appearances through Nov. 21. Johnson County Post
Shop
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- Fri., Nov. 6Olathe families raise petition goal to 8,200 to fight school closures
- Thurs., Nov. 5Olathe's Meadow Lane rebuild moves ahead; Angry Chickz opens Nov. 13
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Your Tuesday in Olathe: news notes, a schools poll and weekend plans
Plus, Overland Park voters will weigh a parks sales tax in March.
The TLDR
- Olathe school closure petition deadline is today
- Blue Valley to ban e-scooters at elementary and middle schools
- Overland Park voters to weigh a parks sales tax in March
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From FOX4KC.com, Johnson County Post and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.
FOX4KC.com52 minutes ago
Six Olathe schools slated for closure to save $12 million, on FOX4KC.comFollowing a vote last October, several Olathe Public Schools are scheduled to close or consolidate after the 2026-27 school year to address declining enrollment and financial pressures.
Johnson County Post2 hours ago
Plans for new Lenexa Hy-Vee grocery store and gas station advance, on Johnson County PostThe Lenexa Planning Commission last week gave its full support to a proposed development off of 83rd Street and Kansas Highway 7.
WIBW2 hours ago
One injured in crossover crash early Tuesday on I-70 near Bonner Springs, on WIBWTruck crashes through concrete barrier.
KSHB 41 Kansas City2 hours ago
Olathe School District begins boundary meetings for families at six schools set to close, on KSHB 41 Kansas CityKansas City Star2 hours ago
Large police presence in Leawood tied to probe; public urged to avoid area, on Kansas City StarA multi-agency investigation has police gathered near West 95th Street and High Drive in Leawood. Authorities say no public threat but ask people to avoid the area.
Johnson County Post3 hours ago
Leawood Police drop plan to purchase new license plate reader following resident pushback, on Johnson County PostLeawood police plan to use a $43K federal grant for a drone instead of a license plate reader after resident opposition. The switch needs DOJ approval.