The Olathe Reporter

10/07/2025

The Olathe city government is once again collecting old bikes to be repurposed for a new life.

10/07/2025

The Olathe Arts Festival, which features the works of 57 local artists, returns to the Johnson County Square in Downtown Olathe Oct. 10 and 11.

10/06/2025

A cold storage facility unpopular among residents may receive tax and bond incentives through a city council vote Tuesday.

10/06/2025

“Seeing our educators and staff and their families be able to get care right where they work … I’m really thrilled we listened to feedback and took the initiative and are implementing something here .. for the staff,” board member Becky Johann said.

Olathe Public Schools is planning to open an onsite clinic for staff use in 2026, following school board approval by a 7-0 vote Thursday.

10/06/2025

OCTA - Olathe Civic Theatre Association is bringing back its New Works Playwright Competition in 2026, giving local writers the chance to see their new play performed at the theatre.

The Olathe Civic Theatre Association is bringing back its New Works Playwright Competition in 2026, giving local writers the chance to see their new play performed at the theatre.

10/03/2025

Olathe Public Schools is planning to schedule its next bond measure for a March special election — a board presentation indicates the bond could be between $200 million and $600 million.

Olathe Public Schools is planning to schedule its next bond measure for a March special election — a board presentation indicates the bond could be between $200 million and $600

10/03/2025

Rolling Ridge Elementary is the frontrunner to absorb Westview when it closes next school year, Olathe staffers revealed Thursday.

10/03/2025

It has become obvious that social media – as it’s currently constituted – is a harmful force in our society. It’s used as a megaphone for gossip and lies, and

10/02/2025

The principal at Arbor Creek Elementary did not ban “freedom” shirts at the school, according to superintendent Brent Yeager, but she did ask staff to “hold off on wearing the shirt” as she reviewed district practices.

The principal at Arbor Creek Elementary did not ban “freedom” shirts at the school, according to superintendent Brent Yeager, but she did ask staff to “hold off on wearing the

10/02/2025

Q: I requested that you take down your story about the Charlie Kirk shirt issue at Arbor Creek Elementary, for the sake of the safety of students and staff. Why did you publish the story in the first place, and why didn’t you delete it when I asked?

A: There were several factors that led us to publish that story. First and foremost, the controversy over the issue was already having an impact on the day-to-day operations of the public school system that is at the heart of the community we cover.

Q: I requested that you take down your story about the Charlie Kirk shirt issue at Arbor Creek Elementary, for the sake of the safety of students and staff. Why

10/02/2025

Olathe residents looking for a fresh way to do their nails now have a local option with the growth of CNVS Nails. The business, located in south Olathe near Ridgeview and Mahaffie, offers a custom at-home manicure system designed to save time and money without sacrificing quality.

Olathe residents looking for a fresh way to do their nails now have a local option with the growth of CNVS Nails. The business, located in south Olathe near Ridgeview

10/01/2025

An Olathe elementary school principal’s apparent move to forbid staffers at the school from wearing a Charlie Kirk “freedom” shirt has prompted a viral outburst on social media. That has prompted the school district to bring in extra security in response to threats.

An Olathe elementary school principal’s apparent move to forbid staffers at the school from wearing a Charlie Kirk “freedom” shirt has prompted a viral outburst on social media. That has