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Overland Park
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal and local officials announced that over a 55-day crackdown called Operation Restore Justice, 205 alleged child sex offenders were arrested nationwide—including two in Kansas—and 115 children were rescued. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County reported that multiple ramps at the I-435/U.S. 69 interchange were fully closed since May 7 as part of the U.S. 69 Highway expansion—residents in condemned apartments had 48 hours to move out and some KCI travelers delayed meeting REAL ID requirements. A weather system moved in from the south today with widespread rain and a high of 70°. KCTV 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City's Midwest Transplant says that when drivers get a REAL ID, they can also opt to be organ donors—about 500 Kansas residents and 2,000 Missourians are waiting for new organs. KCTV 5
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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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