Olathe Community Bulletin

Olathe’s healthcare scene is busy with clinical and caregiving roles available.

• Dental Assistant at Ridgeview: full-time, $20–$24/hour, strong...

Backlash to data center growth is now dominating Kansas's governor's race, with candidates forced to address strains on water, electricity, and...

Olathe residents should prepare for dangerously hot conditions today through midweek, with a heat advisory active from noon to 8 p.m. today and heat...

Olathe’s job scene spans engineering to customer service roles right now.

• Engineering openings: HDR digital lead ($120k–$176k), Actalent materials...

• City Council unanimously approved rezoning for 44 French Renaissance-style townhomes with retail at 133rd and Black Bob, targeting prices under...

Olathe Public Schools is actively recruiting a full-time interpreter at Washington Elementary to support non-English speaking families through events,...

Johnson County Library gives Olathe families free access to age-specific online tools like Brainfuse tutoring, Britannica resources, and interactive learning platforms plus quiet study rooms reservable at any of its 14 branches.

Midas Hospitality is actively hiring for several full-time positions at AC & Residence Inn in Olathe.

• Leadership spots: Assistant General Manager...

Johnson County Sheriff's Office urges caution after multiple bobcat reports in De Soto.

• Key advice: Leave bobcats alone, give them space, and never...

Olathe Public Schools launched a dynamic 2026-31 Strategic Plan that evolves annually based on progress, ensuring it stays relevant for students...

Olathe Public Schools adopted its cell phone ban policy 6-0 to meet the new Kansas law, with devices required to stay off and inaccessible all school...

Olathe students maintain stagnant ACT averages around 22 since 2021-2022, even as the state average dropped from 20.4 to 19.3. Combined with strong state-level test results, this suggests local students may be holding an edge amid broader declines.

• Over 1,500 ALPR cameras operate across the KC metro, mostly via Flock Safety, logging plates daily without much notice.
• Documented misuse includes...

Olathe homeowner Jake Campbell faces construction right behind his house as the K-10 and Lone Elm interchange advances with a $16M federal grant.

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Johnson County voters now face simplified November choices after Tuesday's primaries narrowed fields sharply.

• Treasurer: Olathe Democrat Juan C....

• Most Olathe city pools shut down Sunday, though Black Bob Bay stays open until Labor Day
• Mill Creek Pool closure clears the way for upcoming upgrades
• Oregon Trail Pool offers a dog swim day Aug. 15 with separate morning slots for small and large dogs

Kansas Gas Service is reminding Olathe residents to dial 811 ahead of any yard work as National 8-1-1 Day approaches next Tuesday.

• The free service...

Severe thunderstorm warning covered Johnson County including Olathe with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail until 12:30 AM. Expect vehicle hail...

Olathe City Council balanced public safety and housing needs Tuesday by advancing two major projects.

• Fire Station No. 4: Approved final land...

Olathe neighbors are giving away useful free items this week.

• Vinyl bleacher seats with metal frames and padded cushions, suitable for kids’ games...