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Olathe, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Olathe! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to ride Olathe’s new World Cup shuttle without the parking hassle
  • Why an Olathe F-250 is off-limits thanks to tiny new tenants
  • Have you seen this Olathe worker missing since June 2?

Also on today's calendar: International Yoga Weekend and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Johnson County's FIFA World Cup shuttle is now accepting riders (kctv5.com) — Olathe residents can now hop on the new Johnson County United Link shuttle, which connects Olathe with six other cities and World Cup transit lines converging at Oak Park Mall. Running about every 20–25 minutes through July 13, the service links riders to stadium routes, regional attractions, and a free airport shuttle, offering car-free options during the FIFA World Cup festivities.
   

2. News of the Weird: Got a little something in your eye (greenvillejournal.com) — An Olathe Ford Lincoln customer will wait a bit longer for their new F-250 because a federally protected robin built a nest on one of the truck’s tires, and the dealership is letting the birds hatch and grow before moving it. The syndicated “News of the Weird” column also shares several other odd stories from around the world, but none as locally relevant as this patient Olathe pickup buyer.
   

3. Search underway for 73-year-old man who disappeared 9 days ago (fox4kc.com) — Police are searching for 73-year-old Steven Lester Lieurance, last seen June 2 leaving his job in Olathe and driving a silver 2008 Mercedes-Benz convertible with Kansas plate SHOX77. Investigators are checking leads across the region and urge anyone who may have seen him or his car, especially in southwest Missouri, to contact law enforcement or Overland Park police.
   

4. State agencies and Private Businesses Unite Services for World Elder Abuse Awareness Month (sentineltimes.com) — A statewide World Elder Abuse Awareness Month tour will stop in Olathe this June, offering seniors and caregivers guidance on powers of attorney and spotting financial scams. Multiple Kansas agencies and banks are teaming up to provide in-person presentations plus a virtual option, aiming to better protect older Kansans from fraud and exploitation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • BIG MASSIVE SHOUT OUT to @kcpetsearchandrescue !!!!
    A couple days ago Sharon and Catherine’s dog Callie got out and I can’t tell you how many hours we spent looking for her hoping her apple air tag… (Nextdoor Homestead)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Swiss, a cat who went missing in Olathe, KS, has been safely reunited with their family after 57 minutes. Message from Owner: "Somehow she found her… (Nextdoor Ridgeview South)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for (USA) Material Handler, Manufacturing (Starting pay $23.50, Tu-Fr, 4p-2:30a) in Olathe. Apply here.
  • Excel Facility Services Group, LLC posted a job opening for Janitor 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Olathe

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.