Friday, December 6th, 2024

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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 15-year-old from Olathe was found deceased in a Miami County home, with a 16-year-old classmate taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation. Johnson County Post
- ➤ A 16-year-old boy is in custody related to the death of a 15-year-old boy in Miami County, Kansas; both were students in the Spring Hill School District. KMBC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Olathe plans to update its industrial revenue bond and tax abatement policy to encourage higher wages and more environmentally sustainable buildings, with city council support. Johnson County Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olathe and Johnson County aim to formalize and extend their ambulance service agreement through 2025, with options to renew. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ Olathe City Government invites citizens to provide feedback on its new comprehensive plan at an open house event. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ David 'Beau' Boisvert, Johnson County Appraiser, announces retirement, marking nearly 30 years in public service, with Deputy Kara Endicott named as Interim. Johnson County
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Winter Fest: Seasonal Celebration with Crafts and Live Reindeer
The Winter Fest at Olathe Indian Creek Library features crafts, games, storytelling, caroling, and a donation drive for local schools, alongside special guests like live reindeer.
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