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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park will rededicate Maple Hills Park on April 21 from noon to 2 p.m. after the 9.2 acre park was redesigned for sustainability based on community feedback — it now features a solar powered shelter and restrooms, a relocated playground, two pickleball courts and a parking lot with solar EV charging stations. KCTV 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old woman was shot on Thursday night in Olathe when police responded to an armed disturbance at the 1000 block of North Ridgeview Road and she was taken by ambulance to a hospital where she is expected to survive while a 19-year-old man was taken into custody and is being questioned. KSHB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Auto sales increased by 5.3% in March, the largest rise since January 2023—Reuters said the jump may be due to consumers spending in a panic ahead of tariffs while Overland Park resident Amir Avazpour expressed concerns about his savings for a wedding and a house. KSHB
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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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