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Olathe, Kansas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Olathe! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did a norovirus outbreak hit nearly 100 at an Olathe school?
  • What Olathe’s favorite Five Four is planning next in Johnson County
  • Where in Olathe you can already snag a McRib today

Also on today's calendar: CenterWell Olathe and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Kansas election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
  • Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nearly 100 Students Fall Ill After Norovirus Outbreak Hits Elementary School (newsbreak.com) — Nearly 100 students and staff at Bentwood Elementary in Olathe were sickened in a recent norovirus outbreak, though officials say the situation is now over and no one was hospitalized. Johnson County health officials and Olathe Public Schools are continuing to monitor illnesses and stress careful handwashing, especially since a few family members outside the school also became ill.
   

2. Two new Johnson County restaurants opening soon. One's an area first (kansascity.com) — Olathe diners already familiar with Five Four Restaurant & Drafthouse on South Harrison Street will soon see the brand expand with a new location at Bluhawk in south Overland Park. The development is also adding la Madeleine and several other retailers through 2027, further growing nearby dining and shopping options for Johnson County residents.
   

3. It's McRib season. But will fans in KC — where the sandwich debuted — see them? (kansascity.com) — Olathe residents can already find the returning McRib at the McDonald’s on West 151st Street, ahead of its wider rollout across the Kansas City area next week. The story explains how the sandwich, first tested in Kansas City in 1981, is coming back for a limited run and how fans can confirm which locations have it in stock.
   

4. Kansas' top school district announces $17 million in cuts, including administrative positions, performing arts and middle school sports (heartlandernews.com) — Blue Valley Schools will cut $17 million from its 2027-28 budget, while Olathe and other Johnson County districts continue planning a lawsuit over state special education funding shortfalls. The article details how declining enrollment and partial reimbursement for special education costs are driving reductions to administration, middle school sports, and several academic and support programs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My cat got out and I am trying to find her.
    Her name is Nyra and she is a long hair tortie. She's been missing since yesterday. I set food out but there has been no sign. She has a microchip… (Nextdoor Woodland Meadows)
  • I'm looking for unwanted kitten or kittens.
    Sorry, no adult cat. My Pilani was hit by a car on Monday. I am so torn up inside. No other cat can ever replace him. My other animals are also lost… (Nextdoor Central Core)
  • Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Merchandise Processing Associate in Olathe. Apply here.
  • DICK'S Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Olathe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olathe here.

Ok Olathe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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