Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
Good morning, Overland Park.
🚧 Accidents
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash at 87th and Switzer Road in Overland Park Friday as his motorcycle collided with an SUV — police are investigating the incident and advise drivers to avoid the area.
Police responded to a deadly crash on W.
151st Street and England Street at 8:30 p.m. on May 8 when a vehicle struck another during a U-turn—29-year-old Joshua Haines died at the hospital.
🚨 Crime
Overland Park police responded to a fatal crash on West 151st Street—where a vehicle going east hit a car making a U-turn that killed 29-year-old Joshua Haines—and the investigation remains ongoing.
🏛️ Government
Voters in Johnson County will decide on extending the public safety sales tax in the November election; originally approved in 2016 — the tax has generated $54 million for services like Med-Act 911 and mental health crisis intervention — the measure comes as rising costs and demand for public safety services increase.
🎉 Overland Park Events
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Overland Park Real Estate
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💼 Overland Park Job Board
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