Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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