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Olathe
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fry family on Brookside’s Candy Cane Lane is hosting a Christmas light display and selling hot cocoa and cookies today from 6 to 8 p.m. to fund gene therapy for their son and other children with the rare disorder SLC6A1 (affecting over 500 kids). KSHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher JC Van Deventer walked 16 miles overnight for three nights from his Lee's Summit home to his school in KCK to raise nearly $20,000 for Avenue of Life & support students facing homelessness. Friends joined him for the final mile at 6 a.m. on Thursday. KCTV 5
- ➤ JCPRD will offer winter break programs for kids from Dec. 22 through Jan. 5 at local sites such as Mill Creek Activity Center & Johnson County Museum, featuring gym, art, sports and theater sessions that require pre-registration. Johnson County Post
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Flury-Hinderks Insurance in Overland Park offers families three ways to lower auto insurance costs by switching to paid-in-full billing, opting for digital discounts, and joining telematics programs that reward safe drivers. The agency invites locals to schedule an insurance review amid rising costs — guiding them with practical tips. Johnson County Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the Sheriff's Office warn families to follow safety rules—using helmets (the safest option) and obeying traffic laws—when riding electric scooters, electric bikes and electric motos this holiday season. Johnson County
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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