Good morning, Overland Park.

JewBelong, a New York City-based nonprofit, sponsored a series of pink and white billboards at seven Kansas City metro locations to support the Jewish community amid a 500% surge in local antisemitic incidents.

The billboards—set to remain until late May—aim to spark community discussion on allyship.

A semi flipped on I-435 eastbound at 104th Street early Friday morning, limiting traffic as three lanes were closed for investigation—police said no other vehicles were involved and the driver suffered minor injuries.

An Overland Park man, Barry Cummings, 52, pleaded guilty to mail fraud for submitting false invoices—causing a $1.2 million loss to an energy management company's rewards program—and was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison.

Blue Valley Schools named Dr. Gillian Chapman as the new superintendent—her appointment was approved unanimously on April 11—and she will begin on July 1 after Dr. Tonya Merrigan retires.

Model trends indicate that conditions for thunderstorms will be present in parts of the Southern and Central Plains from April 18th to May 1.

Overland Park residents should review emergency plans and monitor weather updates—although no severe weather is expected next week.

Sen. Moran and three GOP senators sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune urging that certain clean energy tax credits from 2022 remain in place because they support projects like the Panasonic electric vehicle battery plant planned for De Soto—removing them risks uncertainty in capital allocation, project planning and job creation.

Randy Hocking, a Leawood resident, said his leaf blower part has been stuck for over 11 days in Kansas City and Missouri distribution centers+ a USPS spokesman said they are investigating the delay+ Hocking hopes changes will lead to faster deliveries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Go Girl Kansas City

7:15 p.m. — Prairiefire — Entry Fee $35 — Celebrate women’s health and fitness with an all women’s half marathon and 5k run.

KW Day at the Farm

9-11 a.m. — Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead — Free admission — Celebrate spring with breakfast, music, and family-friendly activities at the farm.