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Olathe
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A barista in Olathe, Kansas, named Sam returned an envelope containing $2,500 to Cheryl Gates, a customer who had lost it, reaffirming her faith in humanity. FOX 4 Kansas City
- ➤ The Olathe Municipal Court offers a program where citizens can donate $15 worth of pantry or toiletry items to get $50 off their parking or traffic fines until Nov. 22. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ Police in Olathe, Kansas, are seeking assistance to locate 16-year-old Jennifer Carranza-Urrutia, missing since Nov. 2 and considered endangered due to a medical condition. KCTV 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ An Olathe couple struggles to access over $200,000 from an IRA due to records issues after their original bank was replaced by Bank of America. KCTV 5
- ➤ Olathe City Council approved an additional $75 million in incentives for the Heartland Coca-Cola bottling plant, part of a larger $810 million package to support its development and operational expansion. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Department of Transportation unveils a $1.23 billion plan to expand K-10 to ease congestion and reduce accidents over the next 40 years. FOX 4 Kansas City
- ➤ Kansas election officials assure voters that unrecorded online ballot statuses do not indicate uncounted votes, with updates expected post-election certification. KSHB
- ➤ KDOT is advancing plans to expand the K-10 highway in Johnson County, influenced by development and the new Panasonic EV plant, with community feedback and future steps toward federal clearance and funding being discussed. KCTV 5
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Preschool Splash Event
Experience an exciting splash-filled morning at the Olathe Community Center, perfect for preschoolers and their families.
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River Walk Experience at Community Center
Experience a refreshing river walk suitable for all ages, with safety guidelines and water comfort options available.
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Open Swim - Community Lap Swim Session
Experience a community lap swim, suitable for all ages, at the Olathe Community Center's 25 yard pool.
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Circle Time Storytime for Young Children
Experience early literacy and developmental skills through engaging stories, songs, and action rhymes for children aged birth to 2 with an adult.
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Aqua Fit Water Aerobics Class
Experience a low-impact water aerobics class designed for both swimmers and non-swimmers, focusing on flexibility and strength training in a supportive environment.
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Community River Walk Experience
Experience a fun and relaxing river walk suitable for all ages with water activities and amenities at the Olathe Community Center.
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Preschool Splash at Olathe Community Center
Experience a fun and engaging aquatic event tailored for preschoolers at the Olathe Community Center.
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Community River Walk Event
Experience a fun and engaging river walk suitable for all ages at the Olathe Community Center, featuring safety guidelines and various water activities.
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Signature Author Event featuring Regina Sirois
Learn from Kansas native Regina Sirois as she discusses her acclaimed novels and participates in a Q&A session, with signed books available for attendees.
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Olathe Community Center Slides Event
Experience an exciting day of fun at the Olathe Community Center featuring thrilling slides and various pool attractions for all ages.
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~ Albert Einstein
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