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Overland Park
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Black & Veatch is proposing to expand its Overland Park campus into a project over $1 billion that will add a public park, retail space, and a possible hotel on its property between 112th and 115th Street. The proposal, which seeks $250 million from the city using $227 million in TIF and $20 million in CID funds, is scheduled for review by the finance committee today. KCTV 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ More than 120 memory care residents celebrated a prom at Morningside Place in Overland Park—where staff and volunteers helped with beauty treatments and dancing to spark joyful memories. Students from Z Hair Academy and organizers supported the event to reconnect residents with cherished past moments. KSHB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KSHB 41's Cynthia Newsome updated her breast cancer journey, saying that severe headaches led to the discovery of a brain tumor after her cancer had spread for years. She will begin 10 whole brain radiation treatments soon while her husband Ed stands by her side (she remains hopeful). KSHB
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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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Kansas City Pro Softball Series: Night 2
5-9:30 p.m. — Blue Valley Northwest High School — General admission — Experience thrilling matchups as top professional softball teams clash in Kansas City.
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90 Day Business Planning – Refocus and Win
9 AM – 3 PM — Aspiria NOW — Cost varies — Reset your focus and develop a 90-day action plan with expert coaching.
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Ranch Mart Summer Extravaganza 2025
11 AM – 3 PM — Ranch Mart Shopping Center — Free entry — A family-friendly day of fun with inflatables, live music, and activities for all ages.
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