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Walmart Opens $257m Beef Packaging Facility in Olathe

Walmart · Olathe

Walmart Opens $257m Beef Packaging Facility in Olathe

70% Center coverage: 10 sources

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 27, 2025-See the Story

Walmart to Open $257M Beef Packing Facility in Olathe

Walmart · Olathe

Walmart to Open $257M Beef Packing Facility in Olathe

75% Center coverage: 8 sources

Walmart launched its first case-ready beef facility in Kansas, boosting the supply chain for Angus beef to meet customer demand for quality and transparency.See the Story

PSI Launches Test Security as a Service to Combat Rising Threats in High-Stakes Testing

Olathe · Olathe

PSI Launches Test Security as a Service to Combat Rising Threats in High-Stakes Testing

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

/PRNewswire/ -- PSI, part of the ETS family and a trusted leader in secure testing for nearly 80 years, today announced the launch of Test Security as a...See the Story

Johnson County Debates Contract Amendment for Juvenile Detention Amid Capacity Concerns

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A long discussion was had at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session on Wednesday regarding a contract amendment for juvenile detention services inTaxes · Olathe See the Story

Olathe City Manager Michael Wilkes to retire after 26 years

Michael Wilkes — the longest-serving Olathe city manager in the city’s history — announced his retirement after the first quarter of 2026 at Tuesday’s city council meeting. “(Councilmember) Marge (Vogt) and I were on the council 26 years ago, when we hired Michael,” said Mayor John Bacon. “It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long to me… At that time, we hoped he would play a key role in transforming our organization and community — and that he d…Olathe · Olathe Read Article

Olathe Rallies Against MAGA ICE Crackdown

Here's a peek at a faith-based sing-a-long that garnered very sympathetic news coverage and a surprising number of supporters despite the red state locale . . . Check-it . . . Read more at tonyskansascity.comOlathe · Olathe Read Article

Pro-immigrant group host 2 rallies in Johnson County

Friends, families and strangers alike stood together Tuesday evening, holding candles while singing “Lean on Me,” by Bill Withers — brought together to show support for the local immigrant community. More than 150 people gathered from across Kansas, some coming from as far as Wichita, for a rally and vigil at St. Andrew Christian Church, 13890 W. 127th St., Olathe. The event featured speakers from local immigrant advocate groups, religious organ…Rallies · Olathe Read Article

Hundreds attend Olathe vigil addressing immigration, community unity

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Hundreds of people gathered Tuesday evening inside Saint Andrew Christian Church in Olathe for a rally and prayer vigil centered on immigration issues.Immigration · Olathe Read Article

Independent engineer finds fault with city approval for Olathe storm drain

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

An Olathe homeowner continues to collect evidence she should not have to pay for repairs to a poorly designed storm sewer in her backyard in the College Meadows subdivision.Olathe · Olathe Read Article

New Mexico man pleads guilty to murdering Gardner woman

A New Mexico man pleaded guilty in Johnson County District Court to murdering a Gardner woman at a hotel in 2023. On Wednesday, Franklin Bluelake, 59, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional murder in the death of Rhoda Morgan. Judge Timothy D. McCarthy is the presiding judge in the case. Bluelake and Morgan, who were involved in a relationship checked into a room at the now-closed eLODGE hotel, 20662 W. 151st St.…Olathe · Olathe Read Article

Olathe South junior earns gold medal on U.S. national basketball team

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Eve Long, a junior at Olathe South High School, turned a heartbreak into triumph by training hard and earning a gold medal with the U.S. Under-16 national basketball team.Basketball · Olathe Read Article

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