Today - at 11 a.m. - is the monthly, countywide outdoor warning system (siren) test. It was rescheduled from last week to this week due to weather. AND, we (Olathe) will also do a SECOND, manual test of the sirens! So, at 11:15 a.m., the sirens will again sound. #WeeWoo

Thank you to staff from @ITMSCougars for the goodies! We appreciate your kindness!! 👊

➡➡➡ UPDATE: We just received word (10:37 am) that the countywide test is rescheduled due to weather approaching the metro. All siren tests will occur on August 13 at 11 a.m. ⬅️⬅️⬅️.

What’s the difference between the two tests? Well, basically the countywide test is initiated by the county. And, the second test will be done by us – the fire department – when our division chief of emergency management pushes the button.

The monthly, countywide outdoor warning system (siren) test is at 11 a.m. AND, today, we (Olathe) will also do a SECOND, manual test of the sirens! So, at 11:15 a.m., the sirens will again sound. BTW, let's give a big high-five to the Vaders for this howlingly great video.

Lanes are back open. BUT, expect intermittent lane challenges this afternoon as Evergy workers remain on-scene to make repairs.

Power line down at northeast corner of Santa Fe St and Mur-Len Rd. Northbound Mur-Len - north of Santa Fe - is temporarily blocked. Please use alternate route. The pros from @evergypower are on the way to help.

RT @OlathePolice: TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound K7 Highway is closed at College Blvd due to a crash. @kshighwaypatrol is on scene investigatin….

Olathe’s outdoor warning system (siren) vendor is doing routine maintenance today all across Olathe. Any siren, at any time, may sound for a few seconds. The work should be done by about 5 pm. Help spread the word please!

Help beat the #heat by limiting time outdoors, taking frequent breaks, wearing loose light-colored clothing and hydrating. #MamaSaid . Need a temporary place to cool down? Stop by an Olathe Public Library. Library hours at

No injuries at the Loula fire and one person was checked out by @JoCoMedAct for possible smoke inhalation at the Blake fire. @OlathePolice also helped at the scenes.

The Loula fire came in at 7:45 pm and displaced four people. The Blake fire came in at 8:03 pm and displaced three. Both families are being helped by the Red Cross. Investigators are working to detemine the cause of the fires.

In Olathe, firefighters battled two house fires within 18 minutes of each other. The first at 1400 E Loula and the second at 127 N Blake. It only took firefighters about 10 minutes to control both fires. Damage to the homes was significant.

If you have an emergency or believe a hazardous condition exists: Call 911 if you can. Text if you can't. Please know that social media sites are not intended nor monitored for emergency communication. #911

Wishing you all a very safe and happy Independence Day!! #FourthOfJuly 🇺🇸

If you're hittin' the road this week, be sure to travel safe! Slow down, take your time, drive responsibly, buckle up, put down the phone and enjoy the ride!! #IndependenceDay

@OlathePolice @CityofOlatheKS What’s the difference between the two tests? Basically, the countywide test is initiated by the county. And, the second test will be done when our division chief of emergency management pushes the button. #WeeWoo.

The monthly, countywide siren test is at 11 a.m. AND, (Olathe) will also do a SECOND manual test of the sirens! So at 11:15 a.m. the sirens will sound for a second time.

The purpose of this vid is to show the power of fireworks. BTW, leave fireworks to the pros this Independence Day season and attend a public fireworks display. Get Olathe’s July 4th Fireworks Display info at @FoxNews @KCTV5 @kmbc @KSHB41 @KMBZradio

Hero Day started in 2016. It's a free program for young women ages 13 to 23. Alongside Olathe firefighters, participants put on firefighter gear, crawled through tight spaces, rappelled from a building, sprayed a fire hose, talked about emergency medical services and more.