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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lenexa police said thieves stole mail from USPS mailboxes and washed checks—changing payees and amounts—to commit about $500K in fraud while Overland Park police and the Postal Inspection Service continued investigating a report from downtown. KSHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Blue Valley School Board approved a new sex offender policy Monday night after parents discovered a registered offender attended Blue River Elementary School’s dance in February taking pictures of students—banning any person on the Offender Registry from school events unless they are current students. FOX 4 KC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon last week asking for the $22.6 million pandemic relief funds that help improve student achievement and prepare educators—funds that the state relies on as the secretary reviews its request. The review comes amid federal plans to recoup part of the relief funds from states. KSHB
- ➤ The Overland Park Police Department has introduced a new real-time tool that lets community members offer feedback on interactions with officers and dispatchers immediately after service calls — negative comments go directly to a supervisor while formal complaints follow the established process. State officials say the system supports officer accountability and procedural justice to maintain community trust. KSHB
- ➤ Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to FEMA asking for a major presidential disaster declaration after severe storms, fires, and floods caused damage to roads, bridges, and utility infrastructure in several counties during the week of March 14-19—she asked for federal help through the Public Assistance Program to repair the damage. KCTV 5
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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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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.
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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.
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