Excavators Unearth WWII-era UXO

Olathe, Kansas A WW II-era shell was discovered in Olathe by excavating crews clearing undeveloped land. The Olathe Fire Department, ATF Kansas City, and Fort Riley's 774th EOD Company responded to safely remove the shell. No injuries were reported, according to firefighters, and there were no evacuations as the shell was found in a remote area.

The UXO was reported as "live" and has been identified as a 75-mm artillery shell (specific nomenclature not provided). No reports as to how the shell ended up on the property.