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Overland Park
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Five former Postal Service employees, including one from Overland Park, were charged with conspiracy to steal mail and theft of mail for allegedly taking Amazon return packages and other items from the Roberts post office between early and mid-October 2023—federal prosecutors said. KSHB
- ➤ 55-year-old Kerry Malone pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in a 2024 Roeland Park homicide—he killed 65-year-old David Stark on July 18 and Stark’s body was found during a welfare check near 49th and Briar— and was sentenced to more than eight years in prison by a Johnson County judge. FOX 4 KC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fox 4 has posted a list of graduation ceremonies for high school seniors in the metro area. The schedule includes events starting today in Independence and local ceremonies in Overland Park on May 14, with details on times and locations provided for each school — the list covers ceremonies through May 22. FOX 4 KC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Overland Park police officers who resigned amid an investigation into misused charity funds have been ordered to repay more than $27,500—court records show the officers face bans from accepting donations or serving on charity boards while civil cases continue. The repayment orders follow a 2021 audit that revealed over $15,500 had been used for personal expenses. KCTV 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tough2gether is hosting its annual family fundraiser at Mid America Baseball Fields in Shawnee on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.—all proceeds will support research and grants for children with DIPG and raise awareness for childhood cancer. KSHB
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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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