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ParksOlathe's Two Trails Park will get a universally inclusive playgroundIf you've got little ones, Olathe's Two Trails Park is getting a playground built for every child. Variety KC announced Thursday that the park is the third site in its Ten Parks Project, which aims to build 10 universally inclusive parks across the metro. Roy Blunt Luminary Park in Kansas City, Missouri, and Joe D. Dennis Park in Westwood came first.Today’s editionRead

Outdoors from local newsrooms

From KSHB 41 Kansas City, KCTV and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. KSHB 41 Kansas City14 hours ago

    New safety rules for e-bikes, other micromobility devices approved in Leawood

    New regulations were approved by the Leawood City Council on Monday regarding electric bicycles and electric scooters, as well as other micromobility devices.

  2. KCTV16 hours ago

    Olathe’s Two Trails Park joins Variety KC’s inclusive playground project

    Variety KC named Olathe's Two Trails Park the third site in its Ten Parks Project, adding an inclusive playground, restroom and pathways.

  3. FOX4KC.com17 hours ago

    Overland Park invites residents to name city snowplows

    Overland Park residents can submit name ideas for the city’s snowplow fleet through November 13th.

  4. Olathe Reporter21 hours ago

    'Inclusive' Two Trails Park playground to begin construction in Summer 2027

    Olathe city staffers provided more details on the planned "inclusive" playground at Two Trails Park Tuesday, although renderings and designs will remain unavailable until Variety KC moves forward on its

In brief

The short notes of Daily Overland Park’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Leawood e-bikesIf you ride in Leawood, new rules are coming: the City Council approved them Monday and they take effect Dec.

    If you ride in Leawood, new rules are coming: the City Council approved them Monday and they take effect Dec. 15, 2026. Devices are limited to 15 mph on sidewalks, multi-use paths and trails, and children under 16 may not operate electric-assisted bicycles.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KSHB 41 Kansas City, FOX4KC.com

  • Giving dayThe Blue Valley Educational Foundation kicked off its annual day of giving Thursday with a pep rally at the Blue Valley District Offices in Overland Park.

    The Blue Valley Educational Foundation kicked off its annual day of giving Thursday with a pep rally at the Blue Valley District Offices in Overland Park. It received a record 212 applications, and all 190 that were approved will be funded.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: FOX4KC.com