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Olathe
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old teen from the area fulfilled his Make-A-Wish by launching a toy drive for kids at Children's Mercy; Chiefs players Chris Jones and Mike Danna helped fill carts with gifts (over $4,000 in donations) that will be delivered this week. KSHB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bella's Italian Restaurant, a family-owned spot serving classic Italian dishes, opened last November at 16110 W. 135th St near Kohl's + Olathe Indian Creek Library and will hold its grand opening in January. Johnson County Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ JCCC is hosting pop-up events this winter and spring to help students and families fill out the FAFSA for the 2026–2027 academic year; students should note the March 15 deadline for FAFSA priority and April 1 for scholarship applications (details available at JCCC). Johnson County Post
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Arvest Bank offers a 2026 financial health checklist encouraging local residents to track spending, review credit, update debt and savings plans after holiday expenses. The bank (with 20 metro branches) advises planning a strategy to build more secure finances next year. Johnson County Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Olathe Fire Department is offering free drug disposal pouches for safely discarding expired medications; residents can pick them up at the Fire Administration at 1225 S. Hamilton Circle Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. KCTV 5
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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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Kansas City Boat and Fishing Show
12 PM – 4 PM — Bartle Hall — $13.75 adults, free for children under 16 — Discover an extensive range of boats and fishing gear with expert tips and family-friendly activities.
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