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Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • In Overland Park, Kansas, a couple celebrated the start of 2025 by welcoming their first child, also the year's first newborn at Menorah Medical Center.  KCTV 5
  • Johnson County and Overland Park Christian Church collaborate to open a temporary warming center for homeless people, filling a crucial need during public holiday closures.  KMBC News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Kansas City is preparing for a severe cold snap with sleet, snow, and potentially the coldest temperatures of the year, affecting outdoor workers, schools, travel, and community efforts to shelter the homeless.  FOX 4 KC

HEALTH NEWS

  • Whooping cough cases in Kansas have surged to the highest level in nearly a decade, with health experts emphasizing vaccination and care for the very young.  KCTV 5

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • X-Crawl Classics RPG: Dungeon Crawling Meets Reality TV

    This beginner-friendly RPG event invites participants to engage in unique dungeon challenges while embodying dramatic personas and competing for prizes.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Beginner's Pickleball Clinic and Networking Evening

    Participants can enhance their skills in pickleball through a beginner clinic or skills & drills class, followed by networking and insights from a guest speaker.

    Mon, 1/27/25

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  • Kansas City Job Fair - Meet Employers Face-to-Face

    This career fair offers professionals a chance to connect directly with hiring managers from various companies in sales, marketing, and customer service fields.

    Tue, 1/28/25

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  • Repair Café and Clothing Swap

    This community event promotes sustainable living by providing opportunities to repair broken items and swap gently used clothing.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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