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Kate Mays

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👋 Hi! I’m Kate Mays, and I cover Olathe for the Johnson County Post.

I grew up in Lenexa and graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest. I earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas where I produced podcasts for 90.7 KJHK. I went on to get a master’s in journalism from New York University. Before joining the Post, I interned for the Kansas City Business Journal and KCUR and produced an investigative, true-crime podcast.

Have a story idea or a comment about our coverage you’d like to share? Email me at kate@johnsoncountypost.com.

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Local Government

Downtown renewal, Olathe’s future, a new post office — Top takeaways...

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Olathe beef plant
Local Government

Olathe signs off on $257M in bonds for Walmart’s new beef...

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K-12 Education

Olathe voters will decide on a $389M school bond in March....

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Westview Elementary School at 500 S. Troost St. in Olathe.
K-12 Education

Olathe school board sending Westview students to nearby school next year

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Olathe voters picked Jeff Creighton (left) for the at-large seat and Kevin Deneault for the Ward 4 seat on the Olathe City Council.
Elections

In election upset, Olathe voters oust long-serving city councilmember

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Metal shelves hold cans and jars of food.
Federal Government

‘I’m just livid’ — With federal SNAP benefits threatened, JoCo food...

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A gymnastics team stands at a podium.
Local Sports

Olathe North wins record 5th straight KS state gymnastics title. It...

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Elections

Merriam mayor bristles at challenger’s claim he doesn’t reside ‘full-time’ in...

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The railroad crossing at Santa Fe Street is one of nine crossings included in a roughly $2.4 million study to review the impact of the railroad system on Olathe's west side.
Local Government

Olathe drivers complain about sitting at railroad crossings. City will study...

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A homemade sign reads "BRING BACK MRS HART"
K-12 Education

Supporters rally behind fired Blue Valley teacher as district defends decision

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Olathe 2025 development
Development

‘Ultra-accessible’ Olathe amusement park on track to break ground early next...

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Good News

Johnson County Good News: Blue Valley alums named Presidential Scholars, Olathe...

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Transportation

Olathe leaders bemoan KDOT’s planned Lone Elm interchange. What are their...

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A group of people wearing matching shirts with blue hearts and "BH" pose together.
K-12 Education

Blue Valley parents say longtime kindergarten teacher shouldn’t be fired for...

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Children dressed as fairies dance on stage.
Community Events

PHOTOS: Olathe Arts Festival brings families and art lovers together

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