Robert Henry is thankful his son’s alive after being wounded multiple times in a shootout with federal agents and police. He also hopes this new chance at life will steer his son in the right direction and he will learn from his mistakes and make something good out of his life. Updated: Nov. 13, 2009 6:44 PM |Full Story

Paula Burnetta-Carter says she will visit the Olathe City Council every week until it agrees to change the new citywide recycling program. The council gave the go ahead earlier this year to expand the recycling program, which includes every single-family residence and duplex in the city. The change came with a new monthly fee of $2.50 for residents who were not previously part of the voluntary recycling program. Residents who had been part of the program will see a decrease of a $1.25 a month. Updated: Nov. 13, 2009 6:39 PM |Full Story

Jim McMullen, director of student services in the Olathe School District, has been selected as the first principal of Mission Trail Middle School. Mission Trail, which will be the first Olathe school to open as a middle school when it opens in August, is at 1001 N. Persimmon Dr. The district’s eight junior highs will become middle schools next fall as part of the district’s grade reconfiguration. Updated: Nov. 13, 2009 6:39 PM |Full Story

JOBLESS RATE CLIMBS IN OLATHE In a sign that the local economy is still struggling, the unemployment rate in Olathe rose to 6.95 percent for September, the second-highest figure for 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Updated: Nov. 13, 2009 6:39 PM |Full Story

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT SALVATION ARMY The Women’s Auxiliary of the Salvation Army of Olathe is hosting its annual Thanksgiving dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Salvation Army, 420 E. Santa Fe St. Updated: Nov. 13, 2009 6:39 PM |Full Story

Sean Pechon, a junior at Olathe Northwest High School, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest in Boy Scouts. He is a member of Troop 425 at Heritage United Methodist Church. Updated: Nov. 13, 2009 6:39 PM |Full Story

MARRIAGES This list was provided by the Johnson County District Court Updated: Nov. 13, 2009 6:39 PM |Full Story

These are the most recent police reports of personal and property crimes and injury traffic accidents in your area, listed by city and ZIP code. Times and dates indicate when officers took the report, not when the incident occurred. Updated: Nov. 13, 2009 6:44 PM |Full Story

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged Nicholas H. Henry, 26, who was shot in a gunfight with federal agents, with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

A story in the Nov. 7 edition of The Olathe News incorrectly reported all students from Madison Place Elementary School will be moved to Indian Trail Junior High School to relieve crowding at Chisholm Trail. Madison Place students who live north of 159th Street will go to Indian Trail.

The Olathe Public Library Foundation could receive a sizable boost to its fall fundraising campaign this year. But there’s a catch. Updated: Nov. 10, 2009 7:11 PM |Full Story

State officials involved with the state’s budget crisis and how it relates to cuts in local school budgets will present the latest information at a forum today, 7 p.m. at the Ball Conference Center, 21350 W. 153rd St. in Olathe. The forum, “Our Schools at a Tipping Point,” will host speakers State Rep. Sheryl Spalding of the House Education Committee, State Rep. Tom Borroughs of the House Appropriations Committee, and Mark Tallman, assistant executive director/advocacy for the Kansas Association of School Boards. Updated: Nov. 10, 2009 7:11 PM |Full Story

Shawnee Mission Park officials will learn later this month whether killing 313 deer last week finished the job or bow hunters will be used to kill more. That will be determined by a deer population survey to be conducted by wildlife experts from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Updated: Nov. 10, 2009 7:25 PM |Full Story

Helping a child in need is important, but when a child helps another child, that’s something special. Members of the Scorpions, an 8-year-old-and-under soccer team in the Olathe RUSH League, decided to do something different this year for their coaches. Updated: Nov. 10, 2009 7:11 PM |Full Story

The tough economy could force an Olathe food pantry to move from its current location and possibly suspend operations. The Olathe Community Food Pantry has operated free of charge in the building rented by the Via De Esperanza Ministries Inc. at 619A W. Dennis Ave. Via De Esperanza, however, no longer can afford the building, citing the current economy. Updated: Nov. 10, 2009 7:11 PM |Full Story