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Overland Park
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shirt sales have raised over $380k for the family of Graham Hoffman, who was killed on April 27 while transporting a patient to the hospital according to court documents. KCTV 5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park fire crews responded at 6:30 a.m. Sunday to a fire at 117th and Craig and brought the blaze under control in about 10 minutes — one resident was taken for minor smoke inhalation after trying to put out the fire with a garden hose. KSHB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kansas prison staff found inmate Jason W. Cott unresponsive in his cell at Larned State Correctional Facility on May 10 and emergency crews tried to revive him before he was pronounced dead at a hospital (he was serving two life sentences for murder in Johnson County and an autopsy is pending). KMBC News
- ➤ Jason W. Cott, a 45-year-old Johnson County man convicted in 2010 of murdering his pregnant wife and unborn child, died on May 10 at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility & investigators are awaiting independent autopsy results. KCTV 5
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Annabelle’s stuffed giraffe (with her name on it) was left behind in Punta Cana during her family vacation but was recovered through a Facebook post and the help of her aunt and uncle, and it is coming back today to her. FOX 4 KC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Gardner condemned Aspen Place Apartments on May 6 due to serious water, sewer and road issues, forcing residents to leave within 48 hours. Chasidy Rios, who had lived there for two years with her four children—including a 4-year-old son with autism—left in a rush and is now staying in a hotel paid for by Kansas Legal Services while she searches for a new permanent home. KSHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kyle Larson dominated Kansas Speedway on Sunday by leading 221 of 267 laps & clinching his third NASCAR Cup Series win this season. He will race at Indianapolis on Tuesday by competing in the Indianapolis 500 & Coca-Cola 600, aiming to extend his winning momentum. KCTV 5
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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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