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Overland Park
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Johnson County judge granted former employee Christopher Wehunt permission to use the internet with monitoring software as he awaits trial for three counts of sexually exploiting a child—charges that allege he enticed minors, possessed abusive images, and contacted at least 10 children between Aug. 1 and Oct. 11 last year. KCTV 5
- ➤ Fernando Gonzalez-Prado was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison at Johnson County District Court for second-degree intentional murder and aggravated battery in the 2022 death of Jarod Rogers in Shawnee — he pleaded guilty as one of five charged. FOX 4 KC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Mill Creek Elementary, librarian Melissa Amos-Eyberg teaches digital citizenship and safe online habits as part of the new Shawnee Mission phone policy—phones are kept out of sight during classes. Today, the school will hold a Screen Sanity Parent Night so families can learn to manage technology wisely. KSHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting today, TSA requires Real ID—marked by a star on a driver's license—for air travel at airport checkpoints including Kansas City International Airport. Travelers without Real ID or another approved document must allow 30 to 60 extra minutes for additional security screening. KSHB
- ➤ Today, the Kansas Department of Transportation begins long-term ramp closures at the I-435 and US 69 interchange in Overland Park as part of the 69Express project — three ramps will close for about six months and one for about two months starting at 7 p.m. — and detours plus a new northbound ramp at College Boulevard will keep access to US 69; traffic on northbound US 69 between College Boulevard and 103rd Street will shift into a head-to-head configuration divided by a barrier. KMBC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Area first responders trained in jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts at Marathon Mixed Martial Arts at 10559 Metcalf on Tuesday morning to improve mental health and self-protection. The workout began with a countdown and featured light gear + 'Warrior Music' to help ease daily work stress. KMBC News
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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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DigiMarCon Great Plains 2025
9 a.m. - 7 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park — Check website for pricing — Explore top trends in digital marketing and connect with industry leaders.
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School Of Rock - The Musical
8 PM — Starlight Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying journey of a wannabe rock star turned substitute teacher as he transforms his class into a rock band.
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Overland Park Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Marriott Kansas City Overland Park — Free entry — Network with local and Fortune 500 employers for various job openings at this professional hiring event.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Adult Night
Time TBA — LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City — Tickets from $21.99 — Experience an adult night filled with LEGO fun and creativity.
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