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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • KCTV5 will expand its morning newscast by two hours to air 7 to 9 a.m. starting Monday, Feb. 2, on KSMO and streaming on KCTV5+ to offer local news, weather, and traffic updates. The change adds 10 hours of weekly live coverage to give viewers more timely local information.  KCTV 5

HEALTH NEWS

  • The CDC announced on Monday that it now recommends all children receive vaccines for 11 diseases instead of 18 - leaving some shots reserved for high-risk groups. Doctors and parents worry this change could add confusion, so Children's Mercy Hospital advises families to follow their pediatrician's guidance.  KSHB

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Puppy Yoga

    9:00 a.m. — Great Plains SPCA Pet Adoption Center — $35 per session — Stretch and relax with adorable puppies in a fun yoga class.

    Sat, 1/10/26

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  • Rockstar Championships POP! Grand Nationals 2026

    January 24-25 — Overland Park Convention Center — Entry fee varies — An exciting cheerleading competition showcasing top all-star teams from around the nation.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • PMP In-Person Training in Overland Park

    9 AM – 5 PM — Lighton Tower — From $1,834.58 — Enhance project management skills with comprehensive insights into governance and compliance.

    Tue, 1/27/26

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  • Johnson County Home & Garden Show

    10 AM – 2 PM — Overland Park Convention Center — Cost varies — Explore extensive exhibits showcasing home improvement, landscaping, and engaging talks by Captain Sandy from Below Deck Mediterranean.

    Fri, 1/30/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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