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Monday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 30 residents at Madison Senior Living gathered to watch the Royals on local television and turned the common area into a mini Kauffman Stadium — complete with themed decorations and snacks — while cheering a 4-1 win over the Orioles. KCTV 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AI expert Chris Kovac, founder of the KC AI Club, said shoppers can use technology to track grocery budgets, find sales, and suggest meal ideas — a tool that will learn personal preferences over time — as tariffs and inflation prompt many to seek savings. KSHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shawnee Mission East senior Lucy Pace received the Scholar Athlete Award for strong academics, competitive debate, and leadership on the cheer team —she has been a varsity captain for four years. She will attend the University of Kansas in the fall. KMBC News
- ➤ KMBC 9 Cares for Kids and Giving the Basics are teaming up for Spring Showers to supply essential hygiene items at schools. They aim to deliver 250,000 items to 500 schools in the metro area this month—stocking shelves with deodorant, shampoo, and feminine hygiene products. KMBC News
- ➤ Martha Wiley, a retired teacher, and her daughter Michelle Mirakian launched Kids on the Move to teach physics with fun stories and simple experiments using items from home. They hope the series will boost science skills as over 65% of students struggle and plan to bring the books to more classrooms and homes— inspiring new ways for kids to learn. KSHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoed six bills while letting House Bill 2101 and House Bill 2020 become law without her signature—she had concerns over their policy effects. The legislature adjourned until April 10 with no new updates. KCTV 5
- ➤ Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed several bills today—one allows certified registered nurse anesthetists to prescribe certain narcotics when qualified—to expand healthcare access and reduce wait times. She also signed laws to shift public funds investment, adjust vehicle dealer title rules, assess fees for poultry producers, simplify guardianship orders, authorize temporary cosmetology permits and transfer health awareness programs. KCTV 5
- ➤ U.S. senators from the Midwest, including Roger Marshall, urged the Department of the Interior to reinstate potash and add phosphate to the Critical Minerals List to support domestic fertilizer production and keep costs low for farmers — a move they said would strengthen supply chains — in a letter to Secretary Doug Burgum. KCTV 5
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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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Rock Gods 2.0 - Epic Concert for KidsTLC
6:30-10 p.m. — Guitars and Cadillacs — Benefit concert — Rock out with an electrifying tribute band playing classic hits for a great cause.
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Kansas City Makeup Blowout Sale
10 AM - 5 PM — Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West — Free entry — Enjoy discounts up to 75% on makeup, skincare, and hair care for the whole family.
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Kids Night Out 2025 with Jordan Davis
5-10 p.m. — Overland Park Convention Center — Tickets available — Celebrate an unforgettable evening with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Jordan Davis at the 29th Annual Kids Night Out.
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Learn to Play Crisis – Vault X
5:30-10 p.m. — Cardboard Corner Cafe — Free entry — Delve into a thrilling narrative as you navigate the dangers of a fallout shelter scenario.
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Moonstone: Demo and Learn To Play!
3-6 p.m. — Cardboard Corner Cafe — Free entry — Discover the award-winning Moonstone game with guided play and fun competition.
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Top Golf Fundraiser for Barnabas Group KC
4-7 p.m. — Topgolf Overland Park — Check event page for cost — Enjoy an evening of golf and networking while raising funds for a good cause.
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