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In response to the National Weather Service's excessive heat warning, the City of Olathe, Olathe Fire Department Office of Emergency Management and Olathe Public Library announce the opening of two cooling centers. The centers offer people, without adequate home cooling, temporary relief from the extreme heat that blankets the metro. Those who participate are encouraged to bring necessary, personal items like medicines, ready-to-eat snacks, etc.

The temporary centers are located at:

Olathe Main Library (201 E. Park Street)

The U.S. Census Bureau announced that Olathe, Kansas is the region's fastest growing major city and one of the fastest in the nation was followed Money Magazine's listing of America's "Best Places to Live".

The current edition ranks Olathe as America's 11th best place to live noting the city's growth as well as major employers such as Garmin, Farmers Insurance, ALDI and Honeywell. When Money Magazine last rated larger cities in 2006, Olathe ranking stood at 13th.

Water services in eastern part of Olathe Impacted

Olathe, Kan.-Olathe Crews were dispatched to a water main break in the vicinity of 127th Street and Gallery in east Olathe shortly after 8:00 this morning. Initial reports indicate a contractor damaged the line while excavating for a project in the area.
It is estimated that over 100 customers experienced lower water pressure. In addition, 15 to 20 customers in close proximity to the break lost water service.

An Independence Day celebration will take place at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site on July 5 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All festivities will take place at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm at 1200 Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS. Please enter through the new Heritage Center at Mahaffie, enjoy the exhibits and then walk to the grounds to enjoy the celebration.

Olathe, (Kan)-Beginning July 7th, 127th Street will be closed between Renee and Gallery Streets (just west of Pflumm) for a construction project. The closure is expected to last about ten days. Detours are being provided for area residents to access adjacent neighborhoods. Other drivers using 127th Street are being asked to use 135th Street or 119th Street during construction.

Olathe, (Kan)-Based on the high probability of rain or thunderstorms, tonight's Summer Concert featuring the Elders and the Wilders is being cancelled.

The City has been in contact with the weather service since 5:00 a.m. this morning. According to forecasts, there is a very high probability of rain and a high probability for thunderstorms including potential lightening and hail this evening.

Portion of Ridgeview Rd. Closed for Utility Relocation
Ridgeview Rd. from Loula to Sheridan is closed to through traffic for utility work related to the project to widen Ridgeview Rd. Access is available for local neighborhood traffic only. Detours are provided for through traffic. This closure is expected to last 3-4 weeks.