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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows is happy about the Royals' new stadium plan in the Crown Center area. The ballpark district will be built soon and is expected to bring new excitement to our neighborhood.  KCTV 5

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Jackson County task force members met yesterday to plan the future of Truman Sports Complex after the Kansas City Royals announced a new downtown ballpark. The meeting set the stage for further discussions on updating this key local venue.  KCTV 5

SPORTS NEWS

  • Tickets for World Cup matches are now on sale, including six games in Kansas City, as the last-minute phase runs until the tournament's end. Local fans can secure their seats + support their teams in upcoming match action.  KCTV 5
  • On Wednesday, Apr. 22, fans at Kauffman Stadium noticed a different parking lot atmosphere while absorbing the Royals' announcement of a new stadium funding plan that splits $3 billion between public + private sectors, with local business leaders like Andrea Penaloza expressing excitement.  KCTV 5

EVENTS

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  • Stage One Dance Competition

    All day — Overland Park Convention Center — Registration required — Discover a comprehensive platform for dancers, focusing on scheduling, payments, and websites.

    Fri, 4/24/26

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  • Lily Rose Concert with Jake Banfield

    7-11 p.m. — PBR Big Sky — General admission tickets available — Experience a night of dynamic country music with rising star Lily Rose and special guest Jake Banfield.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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  • Family Bingo in the Park

    1:30-3:00 p.m. — Mohawk Park Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon playing bingo with family-friendly twists and winning prizes.

    Sun, 5/17/26

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  • An Evening of Viennese Classics

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — 1900 Building — Ticket information not provided — Experience exquisite chamber music featuring Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms performed by masterful artists.

    Wed, 5/20/26

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  • Overland Park Orchestra Performance

    7 p.m. — Thompson Park — Free Admission — Experience an enchanting evening of popular orchestral pieces under the setting sun.

    Thu, 5/21/26

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  • Heart of America Hoopfest

    May 23-24 — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Entry fee varies — Compete in a thrilling basketball tournament in Overland Park.

    Sat, 5/23/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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