The Olathe Reporter

01/17/2025

The Olathe East community is rallying around an Olathe East football coach in his battle against cancer.

01/16/2025

Johnson County residents who are 65 or older or are a disabled veteran and who meet income and other requirements may qualify for more property tax relief this year.

01/16/2025

The Olathe City Government received a $1.75 million federal grant Thursday to evaluate nine railroad crossings throughout the city.

The Olathe City Government received a $1.75 million federal grant Thursday to evaluate eight railroad crossings throughout the city.

01/14/2025

On Monday, Jan. 13, Olathe West High School science teacher Steve Murray and Scarborough Elementary School first grade teacher Marie Jones learned from Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson that they were both named statewide winners of the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award.

On Monday, Jan. 13, Olathe West High School science teacher Steve Murray and Scarborough Elementary School first grade teacher Marie Jones learned from Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson that

01/13/2025

“He just decided he didn’t want to take a chance at trial, he was looking at the hard 25,” attorney Carl Cornwell told the Olathe Reporter Monday. “Hopefully the judge is going to follow negotiations and give him 240 months.”

An attorney for Jaylon Elmore, a former Olathe East student accused of shooting two people at the school in March 2022, revealed Elmore did not want to risk trial, leading

01/13/2025

Former Olathe East student Jaylon Elmore pleaded guilty Friday to charges related to a shooting at the school in March 2022.

01/10/2025

The new bell schedule in Olathe schools has been an overall boon for schools this past semester, according to a report at Thursday’s school board meeting. Administrators say it has positively impacted bussing related issues and increased the amount of plan time for teachers.

The new bell schedule in Olathe schools has been an overall boon for schools this past semester, according to a report at Thursday’s school board meeting. Administrators say it has

01/10/2025

01/09/2025

On Tuesday, the city council debated whether potential future Olathe retailer ICON EV Midwest should be allowed to display golf carts outdoors along Santa Fe Street.

01/09/2025

Three railroad crossings in Olathe are up for consideration for city-designated quiet zones, where trains won’t be required to sound a horn when passing.

01/08/2025

Olathe superintendent Brent Yeager made an unusual announcement Wednesday, indicating Olathe students will return to school Jan. 9 after a delayed return from break.

01/08/2025

Despite reservations raised at Tuesday's city council meeting, the city appears to have opened the door for a convenience store at the entrance of an upcoming major development.

01/07/2025

The cleanup is the longest in recent history, according to several city employees in the maintenance division, requiring more than 140 staff members to work in shifts 24/7 to finish up.

Olathe snow plow crews are now on their fourth day of clean up from the recent blizzard and 13 inch snowfall — plowing is expected to finish around 7:30 p.m.

01/07/2025

Photos from around Olathe today. Share some of your best pics from the aftermath of the weekend blizzard below👇

01/07/2025

Olathe School District staff members are set to provide an update Thursday about the first semester of the district’s new start and end times.

01/06/2025

The Olathe School District has announced all district buildings are closed Tuesday following a 13 inch snowfall.

01/06/2025

As crews continue to clear the generational 13 inch snowfall in Olathe, the city government is asking for patience for smaller roadways especially.