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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shark Tank has announced an open casting call in Overland Park where entrepreneurs can pitch their business ideas for a chance to appear on the show — applicants must bring a completed application, be 18 or older, and attend the event at Mazuma Credit Union on May 15 with wristbands available from 9 to 11 a.m. and interviews starting at 10 a.m. FOX 4 KC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Families in Lenexa settled a wrongful death lawsuit after Sara Beck’s and John Williamson II’s parents agreed to undisclosed settlements with Hapn Holdings Inc.—the suit said suspect Dustin Johnson used the company’s GPS tracker to follow Beck before the murder-suicide on Feb. 27. FOX 4 KC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Science City unveiled its new Discovery Lab vehicle Wednesday at Union Station to bring interactive learning to underserved communities. The mobile lab, funded by the PNC Grow Up Great Grant, visited Growing Futures Early Education Center in Overland Park—serving more than 100 preschoolers. KMBC News
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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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Holi Celebration 2025
6-9 p.m. — 7319 W 81st St, Overland Park, KS — $89.00 per person — Celebrate the colorful festival of Holi with games, music, and delicious Indian food!
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Overland Park ReStore Final Moving Sale
All day — Habitat KC ReStore Overland Park — 25% OFF — Last chance to grab great deals before the store merges with Lenexa ReStore.
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