Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
Good morning, Olathe.
💼 Business
Overland Park-based Brew Haha Coffeehouse is set to soft open its second standalone coffee shop in Shawnee in January at 13655 W.
63rd St., offering drive-thru service + outdoor seating from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
🌲 Environment
Late spring and early summer rain caused sinkholes and damaged Olathe’s aging stormwater systems, including flooding near Lake Olathe and several county roads.
City officials assessed the unexpected repair costs amid ongoing evaluations for system improvements.
🏛️ Government
Local officials approved a free airport shuttle pilot service connecting Lenexa City Center, the Overland Park Convention Center and KCI.
The service will begin beta testing March 1, 2026 and open to the public May 1, 2026 (pilot lasts nine months).
🏥 Health
Olathe resident Aimee De Vries gave birth to her son, Lucas, in 2023 at age 45, joining a Johnson County trend of older mothers relying on fertility options to expand their families.
Health experts advise early counseling to manage potential risks for moms having children later in life.
🎉 Olathe Events
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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.
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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