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Overland Park
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fred Dantzler, owner of Officially Chopped Barbershop, will host the second annual Fishing for Success event at Shawnee Mission Park this Sunday to take 42 children fishing and serve them a fresh lunch—he is also asking for donations and volunteers to support the event. Most of the participating children come from single-parent or foster care households, and Dantzler hopes the event will build hope and leadership among local youth. KSHB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Overland Park Police are searching for a 30-pound black, brown, and white short-hair terrier and its slender Asian owner, aged 25 to 30 with dark hair, after the dog bit a person near West 95th Street and Mission Road around 2 p.m. Thursday and the victim was taken to the hospital. KMBC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park released a new brand this week and invites residents, visitors, business owners, and students to help design the next city flag using the brand guide—submissions are due by June 1 and staff will review designs in early June to create a final flag that will fly daily at City facilities. FOX 4 KC
- ➤ The Johnson and Wyandotte County CASA said a DOJ letter canceled a $100,000 federal grant—affecting support services for about 100 foster children while they serve over 800 in the system. The organization said it will work harder to maintain resources and support for the children amid the funding cut. KSHB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County has taken steps to expand 24/7 mental health care as the board approved $1.2 million for 18 positions at an adult crisis stabilization center and an additional $225,000 to add three specialists to the 988 crisis line—efforts designed to ease emergency room boarding. The new 14-bed center at The Recovery Place in Shawnee will complete hiring in the next three to six months and begin serving adults in need of support for mental health challenges. KCTV 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Armand Membou, a Lee’s Summit native and graduate of Lee's Summit North, was selected by the New York Jets as the seventh overall pick in the NFL Draft last night. Kansas City fans cheered his success—showing strong local pride in his achievement. KMBC News
- ➤ The Kansas City Chiefs picked Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons with the final first-round draft pick on Thursday night—hoping he will boost the protection for their quarterback after a rough season. Simmons missed most of last season after tearing his patellar tendon and will be closely watched during rookie minicamp. KSHB
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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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Learn to Play Crisis – Cozy Crisis
6-10 p.m. — Cardboard Corner Cafe — Free entry — Dive into a narrative farming sim adventure with engaging storytelling and community interactions.
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