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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Geeks for Kids Charity Auction is online until May 3 — it raises funds to build custom electric cars and devices for children with movement limitations. Since 2019, the program has provided nearly 300 custom vehicles and will deliver 80 more on June 1. KCTV 5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park Police said a 93-year-old woman died on April 16 from injuries sustained in a crash on April 4 near the intersection of W. 143rd Street and Metcalf Avenue when she failed to yield at a flashing yellow light—investigation of the crash continues. KCTV 5
- ➤ SMSD high school sweethearts Itzel Guerra and Jose Maria Placensia Castañeda — eight minutes from home after prom — died in a wrong-way collision, and families recall their promising futures and close bond. KSHB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Joseph Andrew Wacaster pleaded guilty on April 21 to premeditated first-degree murder in the killing of his boyfriend, 27-year-old Cade H. Blackburn — whose body was discovered at an Edgerton home on March 30, 2024 — and he is scheduled to be sentenced on June 3, facing the possibility of life without parole. KCTV 5
- ➤ Joseph Andrew Wacaster pleaded guilty to premeditated first-degree murder for the killing of 27-year-old Cade Blackburn in Edgerton on March 30, and he was arrested later that day in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. KMBC News
- ➤ Joseph Andrew Wacaster pleaded guilty to a premeditated first-degree murder charge in southern Johnson County after killing his boyfriend Cade Blackburn in late March 2024 near 5th and Edgewood Drive in Edgerton — he is scheduled for sentencing on June 3. FOX 4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Blue Valley North girls soccer was named Team of the Week after starting the season with a 6-1 record (showing strong play) as the team prepares for upcoming matches. KCTV 5
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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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Support at Home: Navigating Your Options
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Tomahawk Ridge Community Center — Free entry — Discover local resources and support options for navigating at-home assistance.
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