Lucas Irizarry

Olathe school board president Julie Steele and superintendent Brent Yeager sat down with The Olathe Reporter Friday to discuss some of the decisions leading up to the six approved school closures, and how the district plans to move forward with lingering ... See more

The Olathe Public Schools Alumni Association added four new inductees to its Wall of Honor at a ceremony Wednesday — the distinction honors alumni and individuals who worked in the district for their “lifetime achievements and lasting contributions.” The ... See more

A rare dissenting vote against an apartment project by an Olathe City Council member has triggered a discussion over whether the council is pursuing the right development in the right areas. On one hand, the free market may not want to bring retail to cer... See more

The Olathe school board heard almost 100 speakers at a four-hour-long hearing Tuesday at Olathe South discuss why schools shouldn't close, or why the district needs to delay the October decision and look at more data first. See our story below for a recap... See more

A 50-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 82 months in jail for his role in the accidental death of Olathe South's Ben Van Buskirk, and an unrelated sex crime involving a child. Matthew Bray pleaded guilty in July to DUI aggravated battery, leaving the ... See more