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Today marks Susan Sherman's first day as City Manager. Though not a stranger to the City of Olathe, her perspective provides steady servant leadership and passion for the community. 1/2
January 31, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Today marks Susan Sherman's first day as City Manager. Though not a stranger to the City of Olathe, her perspective provides steady servant leadership and passion for the community. 1/2
We sincerely appreciate the weekend full of positivity, grace, and patience from our amazing residents. Crews are putting the finishing touches on streets today.
January 26, 2026 at 3:37 PM
We sincerely appreciate the weekend full of positivity, grace, and patience from our amazing residents. Crews are putting the finishing touches on streets today.
❄️snOlathe Update for Friday, Jan. 23 ❄️
OK, we're resigned to the fact that this winter weather event is happening. Bummer for those that get cabin fever, pretty awesome for those that like shovelin', sleddin', and hot chocolatin'.
OK, we're resigned to the fact that this winter weather event is happening. Bummer for those that get cabin fever, pretty awesome for those that like shovelin', sleddin', and hot chocolatin'.
January 23, 2026 at 2:38 PM
❄️snOlathe Update for Friday, Jan. 23 ❄️
OK, we're resigned to the fact that this winter weather event is happening. Bummer for those that get cabin fever, pretty awesome for those that like shovelin', sleddin', and hot chocolatin'.
OK, we're resigned to the fact that this winter weather event is happening. Bummer for those that get cabin fever, pretty awesome for those that like shovelin', sleddin', and hot chocolatin'.
❄️snOlathe Update for Thursday, Jan. 22❄️
Ope! It looks like this weekend we've got a classic case of Midwest Weather Good News/Bad News. With frigid temperatures and potential snow accumulation anywhere from a dusting to (approx.) 236 feet, snOlathe crews are prepared and ready
Ope! It looks like this weekend we've got a classic case of Midwest Weather Good News/Bad News. With frigid temperatures and potential snow accumulation anywhere from a dusting to (approx.) 236 feet, snOlathe crews are prepared and ready
January 22, 2026 at 3:22 PM
❄️snOlathe Update for Thursday, Jan. 22❄️
Ope! It looks like this weekend we've got a classic case of Midwest Weather Good News/Bad News. With frigid temperatures and potential snow accumulation anywhere from a dusting to (approx.) 236 feet, snOlathe crews are prepared and ready
Ope! It looks like this weekend we've got a classic case of Midwest Weather Good News/Bad News. With frigid temperatures and potential snow accumulation anywhere from a dusting to (approx.) 236 feet, snOlathe crews are prepared and ready
Start the new year with a new career. Current openings include:
🚧Parks Construction & Infrastructure Superintendent
🚦Utility Maintenance
👮♀️Police Officer
💻Digital Communications Specialist
🌞Summer seasonal positions, and more
Visit olatheks.gov/jobs and find your why
🚧Parks Construction & Infrastructure Superintendent
🚦Utility Maintenance
👮♀️Police Officer
💻Digital Communications Specialist
🌞Summer seasonal positions, and more
Visit olatheks.gov/jobs and find your why
January 9, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Start the new year with a new career. Current openings include:
🚧Parks Construction & Infrastructure Superintendent
🚦Utility Maintenance
👮♀️Police Officer
💻Digital Communications Specialist
🌞Summer seasonal positions, and more
Visit olatheks.gov/jobs and find your why
🚧Parks Construction & Infrastructure Superintendent
🚦Utility Maintenance
👮♀️Police Officer
💻Digital Communications Specialist
🌞Summer seasonal positions, and more
Visit olatheks.gov/jobs and find your why
At the Tuesday, Jan. 6 Olathe City Council meeting, two new Councilmembers were sworn into service following the results of the November 2025 election.
Councilmember Kevin Deneault, representing Ward Four, and Councilmember Jeff Creighton, At Large, were seated.
Councilmember Kevin Deneault, representing Ward Four, and Councilmember Jeff Creighton, At Large, were seated.
January 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
At the Tuesday, Jan. 6 Olathe City Council meeting, two new Councilmembers were sworn into service following the results of the November 2025 election.
Councilmember Kevin Deneault, representing Ward Four, and Councilmember Jeff Creighton, At Large, were seated.
Councilmember Kevin Deneault, representing Ward Four, and Councilmember Jeff Creighton, At Large, were seated.
Following a comprehensive nationwide search, at the Dec. 16 Olathe City Council meeting, the Governing Body appointed Susan Sherman as the next Olathe City Manager.
Learn more: OlatheKS.gov/CityManager
Learn more: OlatheKS.gov/CityManager
December 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Following a comprehensive nationwide search, at the Dec. 16 Olathe City Council meeting, the Governing Body appointed Susan Sherman as the next Olathe City Manager.
Learn more: OlatheKS.gov/CityManager
Learn more: OlatheKS.gov/CityManager
City of Olathe offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 & Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving.
More information at go.olatheks.gov/4oThsFL
More information at go.olatheks.gov/4oThsFL
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
City of Olathe offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 & Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving.
More information at go.olatheks.gov/4oThsFL
More information at go.olatheks.gov/4oThsFL
City offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
More information ➡️ go.olatheks.gov/48ZnwY8
More information ➡️ go.olatheks.gov/48ZnwY8
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
City offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
More information ➡️ go.olatheks.gov/48ZnwY8
More information ➡️ go.olatheks.gov/48ZnwY8
August 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Olathe City Council continues the 2026 budget process at its August 5 meeting with a budget workshop and presentation.
We know the city budget can be overwhelming to comprehend, so we've put together a list of FAQs and information about the budget process: go.olatheks.gov/4lbhuGg
We know the city budget can be overwhelming to comprehend, so we've put together a list of FAQs and information about the budget process: go.olatheks.gov/4lbhuGg
August 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Olathe City Council continues the 2026 budget process at its August 5 meeting with a budget workshop and presentation.
We know the city budget can be overwhelming to comprehend, so we've put together a list of FAQs and information about the budget process: go.olatheks.gov/4lbhuGg
We know the city budget can be overwhelming to comprehend, so we've put together a list of FAQs and information about the budget process: go.olatheks.gov/4lbhuGg
The newest Olathe Life magazine is out!
Plan your fall activities by picking up a copy at the Olathe Community Center, both Olathe Library locations or Mahaffie, or view the digital version at OlatheKS.gov/OlatheLife
Plan your fall activities by picking up a copy at the Olathe Community Center, both Olathe Library locations or Mahaffie, or view the digital version at OlatheKS.gov/OlatheLife
August 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The newest Olathe Life magazine is out!
Plan your fall activities by picking up a copy at the Olathe Community Center, both Olathe Library locations or Mahaffie, or view the digital version at OlatheKS.gov/OlatheLife
Plan your fall activities by picking up a copy at the Olathe Community Center, both Olathe Library locations or Mahaffie, or view the digital version at OlatheKS.gov/OlatheLife
Friday's Olathe Live! featuring Landslide and Waking Up The Neighbors and the Touch-A-Truck event has been postponed to Oct. 3 due to potential storms and high winds.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but everyone's safety is our top priority.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but everyone's safety is our top priority.
July 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Friday's Olathe Live! featuring Landslide and Waking Up The Neighbors and the Touch-A-Truck event has been postponed to Oct. 3 due to potential storms and high winds.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but everyone's safety is our top priority.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but everyone's safety is our top priority.
The Olathe Municipal Court has partnered with Olathe Public Schools Foundation to accept school supplies for credit toward fines!
Bring $15 worth of school supplies (with receipt) to the Olathe Municipal Court July 7-Aug. 4 to get a credit of up to $50 toward current traffic or parking fines.
Bring $15 worth of school supplies (with receipt) to the Olathe Municipal Court July 7-Aug. 4 to get a credit of up to $50 toward current traffic or parking fines.
July 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Olathe Municipal Court has partnered with Olathe Public Schools Foundation to accept school supplies for credit toward fines!
Bring $15 worth of school supplies (with receipt) to the Olathe Municipal Court July 7-Aug. 4 to get a credit of up to $50 toward current traffic or parking fines.
Bring $15 worth of school supplies (with receipt) to the Olathe Municipal Court July 7-Aug. 4 to get a credit of up to $50 toward current traffic or parking fines.
After more than 26 years of dedicated service, City Manager Michael Wilkes has announced his intent to retire in the first quarter of 2026. Serving since January 1999, Wilkes is the longest-tenured city manager in Olathe's history—guiding our community through decades of growth and progress.
July 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
After more than 26 years of dedicated service, City Manager Michael Wilkes has announced his intent to retire in the first quarter of 2026. Serving since January 1999, Wilkes is the longest-tenured city manager in Olathe's history—guiding our community through decades of growth and progress.
City offices will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
More info > go.olatheks.gov/44sW69d
More info > go.olatheks.gov/44sW69d
June 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
City offices will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
More info > go.olatheks.gov/44sW69d
More info > go.olatheks.gov/44sW69d
City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Trash and recycling collection will remain on schedule.
The Olathe Public Library will remain open normal hours.
The Olathe Parks & Rec Community Center will be open 7 AM-4 PM.
The Olathe Public Library will remain open normal hours.
The Olathe Parks & Rec Community Center will be open 7 AM-4 PM.
June 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Trash and recycling collection will remain on schedule.
The Olathe Public Library will remain open normal hours.
The Olathe Parks & Rec Community Center will be open 7 AM-4 PM.
The Olathe Public Library will remain open normal hours.
The Olathe Parks & Rec Community Center will be open 7 AM-4 PM.
Celebrate Independence Day some fun Olathe Red, White & Blue events in July! 🇺🇸
July 4 - Olathe Fireworks Show
July 5 - Mahaffies' Independence Day Celebration
July 10 - 1860s Fireworks at Mahaffie
Learn more at OlatheKS.gov/RedWhiteBlue
July 4 - Olathe Fireworks Show
July 5 - Mahaffies' Independence Day Celebration
July 10 - 1860s Fireworks at Mahaffie
Learn more at OlatheKS.gov/RedWhiteBlue
June 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Celebrate Independence Day some fun Olathe Red, White & Blue events in July! 🇺🇸
July 4 - Olathe Fireworks Show
July 5 - Mahaffies' Independence Day Celebration
July 10 - 1860s Fireworks at Mahaffie
Learn more at OlatheKS.gov/RedWhiteBlue
July 4 - Olathe Fireworks Show
July 5 - Mahaffies' Independence Day Celebration
July 10 - 1860s Fireworks at Mahaffie
Learn more at OlatheKS.gov/RedWhiteBlue
It's confirmed. U.S. News ranks Olathe as the Best Place to Live in Kansas 🎉
🔗 go.olatheks.gov/4jgIzXK
🔗 go.olatheks.gov/4jgIzXK
May 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It's confirmed. U.S. News ranks Olathe as the Best Place to Live in Kansas 🎉
🔗 go.olatheks.gov/4jgIzXK
🔗 go.olatheks.gov/4jgIzXK
City offices will be closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
More closures and service alterations: go.olatheks.gov/4k4Ce2z
More closures and service alterations: go.olatheks.gov/4k4Ce2z
May 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
City offices will be closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
More closures and service alterations: go.olatheks.gov/4k4Ce2z
More closures and service alterations: go.olatheks.gov/4k4Ce2z
Beginning May 19, Cedar Lake Park will be closed to the public for sewer construction and dam restoration, until the project is complete in 2026.
Cedar Creek Trail from Lake Olathe to Cedar Lake will also be closed during this period to accommodate construction.
Cedar Creek Trail from Lake Olathe to Cedar Lake will also be closed during this period to accommodate construction.
May 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Beginning May 19, Cedar Lake Park will be closed to the public for sewer construction and dam restoration, until the project is complete in 2026.
Cedar Creek Trail from Lake Olathe to Cedar Lake will also be closed during this period to accommodate construction.
Cedar Creek Trail from Lake Olathe to Cedar Lake will also be closed during this period to accommodate construction.
You’re invited to our Elevate Olathe Open Houses events!
May 31: Growth Areas @ Indian Creek Library
June 5: Core Areas @ Olathe Community Center
Visit OlatheKS.gov/ElevateOlathe to learn more.
May 31: Growth Areas @ Indian Creek Library
June 5: Core Areas @ Olathe Community Center
Visit OlatheKS.gov/ElevateOlathe to learn more.
May 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
You’re invited to our Elevate Olathe Open Houses events!
May 31: Growth Areas @ Indian Creek Library
June 5: Core Areas @ Olathe Community Center
Visit OlatheKS.gov/ElevateOlathe to learn more.
May 31: Growth Areas @ Indian Creek Library
June 5: Core Areas @ Olathe Community Center
Visit OlatheKS.gov/ElevateOlathe to learn more.
Get your calendars out and start planning your summer activities with Olathe Parks & Rec and the Olathe Public Library because the Summer edition Olathe Life Magazine is out now!
Check it out ➡️ OlatheKS.gov/OlatheLife
Check it out ➡️ OlatheKS.gov/OlatheLife
April 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Get your calendars out and start planning your summer activities with Olathe Parks & Rec and the Olathe Public Library because the Summer edition Olathe Life Magazine is out now!
Check it out ➡️ OlatheKS.gov/OlatheLife
Check it out ➡️ OlatheKS.gov/OlatheLife
The Garmin Olathe Marathon runs through town April 26! Road closures start at 2 AM on race day until the listed time:
Mur-Len - Rogers to 129th 12:30P
Ridgeview - Garmin Way to 151st 3:30P
Sheridan - S Sheridan Pl to Kenwood Ln 9A
Kansas - Santa Fe to Spruce 10A
WB Spruce - Kansas to Iowa 10 AM
Mur-Len - Rogers to 129th 12:30P
Ridgeview - Garmin Way to 151st 3:30P
Sheridan - S Sheridan Pl to Kenwood Ln 9A
Kansas - Santa Fe to Spruce 10A
WB Spruce - Kansas to Iowa 10 AM
April 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Garmin Olathe Marathon runs through town April 26! Road closures start at 2 AM on race day until the listed time:
Mur-Len - Rogers to 129th 12:30P
Ridgeview - Garmin Way to 151st 3:30P
Sheridan - S Sheridan Pl to Kenwood Ln 9A
Kansas - Santa Fe to Spruce 10A
WB Spruce - Kansas to Iowa 10 AM
Mur-Len - Rogers to 129th 12:30P
Ridgeview - Garmin Way to 151st 3:30P
Sheridan - S Sheridan Pl to Kenwood Ln 9A
Kansas - Santa Fe to Spruce 10A
WB Spruce - Kansas to Iowa 10 AM
Introducing Olathe One Pass!
Olathe One Pass provides unlimited admission to Olathe aquatics facilities, the Olathe Community Center and Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
Visit olatheks.gov/OnePass to purchase your Olathe One Pass!
Olathe One Pass provides unlimited admission to Olathe aquatics facilities, the Olathe Community Center and Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
Visit olatheks.gov/OnePass to purchase your Olathe One Pass!
March 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Introducing Olathe One Pass!
Olathe One Pass provides unlimited admission to Olathe aquatics facilities, the Olathe Community Center and Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
Visit olatheks.gov/OnePass to purchase your Olathe One Pass!
Olathe One Pass provides unlimited admission to Olathe aquatics facilities, the Olathe Community Center and Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
Visit olatheks.gov/OnePass to purchase your Olathe One Pass!