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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AAA advises local drivers on safe ways to help stranded motorists during winter storms. They recommend leaving highway emergencies to trained professionals and using hazard lights + essential items like jumper cables and a snow shovel in calmer areas to stay visible and secure. KSHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Olathe City Council reviewed plans for a new $25 million animal shelter, which would nearly double capacity — from 95 to about 165 kennels. The new facility is planned for 1120 E. Santa Fe Street on a lot taken through eminent domain. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ The Olathe Fire Department entered an agreement with Johnson County on Tuesday to send its units to unincorporated areas for minor medical emergencies (like a broken hip) while reserving the closest unit for deadly incidents. Olathe Reporter
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Taylor-Made Team reports that inventory holds 2.9 months supply on Heartland MLS — although buyers are taking longer to decide. Home prices have risen 5.6%, and experts suggest homebuyers act soon before a stronger seller market emerges in spring 2026. Johnson County Post
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Breakfast with 'The Cold Sisters'
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — KC Pumpkin Patch — $20 per ticket — Enjoy a festive breakfast with pancakes, princess sightings, and holiday cheer.
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Dickens Carolers in Concert
7:30 p.m. — Chestnut Fine Arts Center — Adults: $32, Seniors: $29 — Experience the heavenly voices of Kansas City's premiere professional Christmas carolers in a festive holiday concert.
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