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Overland Park
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In January, astronaut Dr. Laura Stiles visited Belinder Elementary School in Prairie Village to share her Blue Origin space journey and inspire students to follow their dreams + explore science, with her family, including her sister Nancy, in attendance. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Prairie Village police are preparing for the FIFA Men’s World Cup with a body camera translator that detects 56 languages & added equipment. Council president Cole Robinson said events are set for June 14 and 16, with plans to delay road projects to ease traffic. KMBC News
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Family Bingo in the Park
1:30-3:00 p.m. — Mohawk Park Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon playing bingo with family-friendly twists and winning prizes.
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An Evening of Viennese Classics
7:30-9:30 p.m. — 1900 Building — Ticket information not provided — Experience exquisite chamber music featuring Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms performed by masterful artists.
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Overland Park Orchestra Performance
7 p.m. — Thompson Park — Free Admission — Experience an enchanting evening of popular orchestral pieces under the setting sun.
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Heart of America Hoopfest
May 23-24 — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Entry fee varies — Compete in a thrilling basketball tournament in Overland Park.
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Sister Hazel Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Yard at Ranch Mart — All ages welcome — Enjoy live music from the iconic band Sister Hazel as they kick off the 2026 concert season.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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