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Overland Park
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Crime dropped in Overland Park as local police partnered with landlords and property managers for safety classes—2024 data shows vehicle break-ins fell 31%, car thefts dropped 20%, and property crimes declined 18%. KCTV 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, educators, parents, and students gathered at the Central Resource Library in Overland Park to discuss new cell phone policies in Johnson County schools. Teachers and students noted that the phone caddy system improved focus, while some parents argued for stricter bell-to-bell restrictions — a debate that continues to influence local policy—. KCTV 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas health officials reported five new measles cases last week that brought the monthly total to 37 across eight counties (Haskell County had eight, Stevens had seven and Kiowa had six). Thirty cases were in unvaccinated people and no hospitalizations have been reported. FOX 4 KC
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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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