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Kansas City Star11 hr ago

Homes near Olathe Superfund aren’t fully protected, EPA says. Cleanup ‘is not working’

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Olathe, Kansas police seek help locating endangered missing man

KCTVYesterday

UPDATE: Missing man found safe after Olathe police asked for help

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Kansas City StarYesterday

Olathe parents submit petition asking for state review of school closures

Friday, November 13

ReutersNov 13

Democrat Holscher wins Kansas governor's race amid data center backlash

sentinelksmo.orgNov 13

Olathe school board member Bradley Boyd is facing criminal investigations

KCTVNov 13

Hy-Vee High School Team of the Week: Olathe Northwest football

themercury.comNov 13

Olathe initiates next step in parting with shuttering schools

KSHB 41 Kansas CityNov 13

Olathe school board votes to dispose of 7 buildings as parent group delivers petition with 7,600 signatures

Thursday, November 12

PBSNov 12

Cindy Holscher wins election for Kansas governor, extending Democrats' wave of victories

KCURNov 12

Lawyers try to revive Kansas anti-abortion laws by accusing judge of religious discrimination

Olathe ReporterNov 12

Olathe school board member faces investigation for armed incident on I-35

The Business JournalsNov 12

Angry Chickz nears opening in Olathe, thinks KC will be 'important growth market'

Wednesday, November 11

Penwell-Gabel Funeral HomeNov 11

Sharon Kay Bishop Obituary Nov 11, 2026

Tuesday, November 10

KCTVNov 10

Olathe families see first proposed boundary maps as 6 schools close

KSHB 41 Kansas CityNov 10

Olathe School District begins boundary meetings for families at six schools set to close

KCTV on MSNNov 10

Kansas City Auto Museum leaving Olathe, seeking new home

The Kansas City Automotive Museum is closing its Olathe location after 12 years and searching for a new home. No closure date has been...

Monday, November 9

FOX4KC.comNov 9

Olathe families make final push to prevent closure of 6 schools

Feuerborn Family Funeral ServiceNov 9

Mike "Hippie" Romine Obituary Nov 9, 2026

Dignity MemorialNov 9

Donna Luther Obituary - Olathe, KS

Sunday, November 8

MaxPrepsNov 8

Schedule - Olathe South Falcons (Olathe, KS) Girls Basketball 26-27

Millard Family ChapelsNov 8

Obituary information for Kelly Elizabeth Shrum

Saturday, November 7

Penwell-Gabel Funeral HomeNov 7

Lois Mae Rogers (Fowlkes) Obituary Nov 7, 2026

Friday, November 6

Penwell-Gabel Funeral HomeNov 6

Darrell Will Hardage Obituary Nov 6, 2026

Penwell-Gabel Funeral HomeNov 6

Margarita Noriega Obituary Nov 6, 2026

Thursday, November 5

KMCH.comNov 5

Judy Elaine (Forson) Smith & Pete H. Smith – Olathe, Kansas; formerly of Manchester

KCTVNov 5

Kansas City metro food pantries, drives try to fill financial gaps for families as costs rise

Wednesday, November 4

Penwell-Gabel Funeral HomeNov 4

Michela Ann Burton Obituary Nov 4, 2026

Thursday, October 29

The Business JournalsOct 29

Four major developments will reshape Olathe's commercial corridor

Wednesday, October 28

MaxPrepsOct 28

Olathe South Football Videos

Monday, October 26

Dignity MemorialOct 26

Cynthia "Cindy" McIntire Obituary - Olathe, KS

Friday, October 23

Penwell-Gabel Funeral HomeOct 23

Julia Corrigan Bryant Obituary Oct 23, 2026

Wednesday, October 21

MaxPrepsOct 21

Olathe South High School (KS) Basketball

Sunday, October 18

Dignity MemorialOct 18

Jim Williams Obituary - Olathe, KS

Saturday, October 17

Penwell-Gabel Funeral HomeOct 17

Mary Jane Duncan Obituary Oct 17, 2026

Tuesday, December 23

The Kansas City StarDec 23

Olathe officials to hold public hearing, vote on tax dollars for Chiefs project

Olathe must hold a public hearing and vote on pledge of STAR bond sales tax. State lawmakers approved incentives to fund $3 billion stadium...

Yahoo! SportsDec 23

Olathe officials worked in secret for 2 years to score Chiefs facilities

Olathe Mayor John Bacon speaks to the audience following Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s announcement in Topeka on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025...

Friday, February 28

KCUR 89.3 FMFeb 28

Want to explore Olathe, Kansas? Start with this beginner's guide to the city

Olathe, Kansas is a homey community with plenty of options for exploration. After early success as a stagecoach shop, Olathe is now classic...

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