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Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Overland Park road crews are diligently working to clear all neighborhood streets from snow, with full clearance expected by this evening or tomorrow morning at the latest.  KCTV 5

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • The Kansas Department of Transportation and tow services are advising against travel due to hazardous road conditions following a severe blizzard, emphasizing safety and ongoing road clearing efforts.  KCTV 5

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Johnson County, Kansas government buildings and offices will be closed on Tuesday due to severe winter weather affecting road conditions.  KMBC News

HEALTH NEWS

  • During a recent unprecedented ice storm and blizzard, over 500 employees from the University of Kansas Health System and other local hospitals stayed overnight to ensure patient care, with additional support including military-grade transport and grassroots efforts by executive staff.  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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  • Paint Bootcamp: Learn to Paint Red Armor on a Duck

    This workshop offers a hands-on experience for aspiring painters of all skill levels to learn techniques for painting miniatures, specifically focusing on a duck model in red armor.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Kansas City Speed Dating Event for Singles in Their 40s and 50s

    An organized speed dating evening for singles aged 40 and above in Overland Park, offering a modern approach to meeting potential matches.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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  • Kansas City Speed Dating Event for Singles Aged 24-42 in Overland Park, Kansas

    This speed dating event offers singles aged 24-42 the opportunity to meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and pressure-free environment at Pinstripes.

    Tue, 2/4/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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