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Overland Park
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new sculpture called Growing Kindness has been installed this week at the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens to honor late artist Jeff Hanson. The stainless steel poppies, inspired by his signature artwork, invite visitors to reflect on his legacy. KMBC News
- ➤ The National WWI Museum is offering an All-Access Ticket to guarantee entry to its free FIFA Fan Festival this summer — valid for select dates between June 11 and July 11, including museum exhibits like The Beautiful Game, with prices ranging from free to $30 and entry required during normal hours. KMBC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County has launched its World Cup bus service schedule, offering drop-and-ride trips from KCI to Lenexa City Center and Overland Park Convention Center from June 1 to July 16 and United Link routes running every 20 minutes from June 9 to July 13 — ensuring smooth transit. KMBC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NFL Insider reports the Chiefs & Bills will meet in Buffalo on Thanksgiving night, November 26, as the third game on the holiday slate. The NFL schedule is set to be released tonight at 7:00 p.m., and tickets for Chiefs home games will go on sale Friday morning. KSHB
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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 more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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