Olathe School District officials have closed an elementary school in Olathe with an “exceedingly high” number of sick students and staff members.The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment has recommended Clearwater Creek Elementary close immediately for the rest of the week and reopen on Monday, Oct. 31.In a letter to parents, the school said … Read more
An Olathe, Kansas, man is volunteering his time to fix donated bicycles for children in foster care.When CASA volunteer Ballard Yeates opens his garage door, he is really opening his heart.”They won’t be new, but they’ll be rideable,” he said.Yeates said he likes fixing bikes and he has spent the last 14 years volunteering with … Read more
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ks. (KCTV) – Those who have gotten a ticket in Shawnee will have an opportunity to have a portion of their court fines and/or warrant fees paid for through the School Supplies for Fines program. $50 dollars can be taken off of fines for $15 worth of supplies and $100 can be taken … Read more
OLATHE, Ks. (KCTV) – The officer who shot the suspected gunman in March’s shooting at Olathe East High School was justified in his actions and will not face charges, the Johnson County prosecutor ruled on Friday. The school resource officer, who was shot four times by the gunman at close range, returned fire and shot … Read more