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Overland Park
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Loved ones of Kansas sports reporter Adan Manzano, who was found dead in a hotel room on Feb. 5 after covering the Super Bowl, are relieved that investigators have upgraded Danette Colbert's charges to second-degree murder—introducing Rickey White as an alleged accomplice—as the case continues. KCTV 5
- ➤ Former Olathe East student Jaylon Elmore pleaded guilty on Jan. 10 to charges including attempted premeditated murder and received a 20-year prison sentence for shooting a school resource officer and an assistant principal in March 2022—sentencing is scheduled for today—after serving 1,112 days in jail. KMBC News
- ➤ The Overland Park Police Department warned residents to watch for Facebook Marketplace scams after a local mother (who bought a car last month) reported being defrauded. KCTV 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Blue Valley, Shawnee Mission and Olathe school districts wrote a joint letter on March 17 asking Kansas legislators to restore and increase special education funding for the 2025-26 school year since House Bill 2007 would end last year's $72 million progress. JoCo mom Sara Jahnke, whose son relies on these services, said the letter is a strong statement—she and her son will continue advocating in Topeka. KSHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal cuts have forced Overland Park officials to review funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All project, which upgrades sidewalks, street signs, traffic lights and roads. Officials said projects that have already broken ground will be finished while others may be delayed as they look for new revenue sources—these projects typically run in the tens of millions. KCTV 5
- ➤ Kansas native Colonel Nick Hague returned Tuesday from a six-month mission on the International Space Station as the first cosmic Space Force Guardian—he now begins post-flight evaluations and will share insights from over 150 experiments aimed at improving life on Earth. KCTV 5
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Nottingham Forest Open House
11 AM - 1 PM — 12000 W 121st St, Overland Park, KS — Free entry — Discover your dream home among 39 properties for sale in Nottingham Forest with virtual tours and expert connections.
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Shawnee Mission North vs. Oak Park Baseball Game
The Shawnee Mission North varsity baseball team will play a home non-conference game against Oak Park from Kansas City, MO.
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Chand Raat Mela
3 PM - Midnight — EL TORREON KC, Inc. — Free entry — Celebrate Eid with music, food, and a vibrant bazaar under the moonlight.
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On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community
Explore the Stratford Commons Memory Care Community, renowned for its exceptional meals and award-winning senior living services.
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April Improv at Blue Valley
1-3 p.m. — Johnson County Library - Blue Valley — Free entry — Engage in playful improv games with a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.
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Overland Park Farmers Market Opening Day 2025
7:30 a.m. — Matt Ross Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the farming season at this lively market featuring local produce and goods.
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