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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofit organizations face uncertainty from new tariffs and executive orders that cut funding and strain basic services. Olathe's Center of Grace, which serves about 30,000 people yearly, will relaunch its food pantry this summer—record calls for food help are pressuring the center to secure more donations. KSHB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jesus Neri-Aguilar pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and aggravated battery and was sentenced to over seven years in prison for fatally stabbing 26-year-old Juan Jose Balleza-Ojeda and injuring another man during the Nov. 11, 2023 incident in Olathe+ his consecutive sentence will be served as required by court records. KMBC News
- ➤ A 24-year-old man from Olathe was sentenced Monday in Johnson County court to 92 months in prison after pleading guilty in February to voluntary manslaughter + aggravated battery for a November 11 stabbing that left one person dead and another injured. FOX 4 KC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Shawnee Mission School District is expanding its pre-K program next year by adding 60 new spots and pre-K classrooms in two more elementary schools so more children can get a head start in learning. The program will offer half-day classes and extra care from the YMCA and Johnson County Parks and Recreation while many students may attend for free through Title I and special education funding. KSHB
- ➤ The advanced woodshop class at Center High School teamed up with Rendezvous Climbing Gym to build a table that was unveiled Monday after five months of work. Local leaders, teachers, and the school band — joining the event — marked the project as a hands-on learning experience for the students. KSHB
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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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