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Friday, May 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Robert Milgrim said his daughter Sarah—an Overland Park native who was shot with her boyfriend while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.—worked to build peace by fostering ties between young Palestinians and Israelis and served at the Israeli Embassy before she died.  KCTV 5
  • ➤ Two embassy staffers—Sarah Milgrim from Overland Park and Yaron Lischinsky—were shot and killed while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday evening, officials said.  KCTV 5
  • ➤ Two Israeli Embassy staff were fatally shot while leaving an event at a Jewish museum Wednesday evening; authorities confirmed Overland Park woman Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky were killed when suspect Elias Rodriguez from Chicago opened fire before being detained—police said there is no ongoing danger.  KCTV 5

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Mon, 5/26/25

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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!

    Fri, 5/30/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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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.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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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.

    Tue, 6/3/25

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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.

    Thu, 6/5/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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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.

    Thu, 6/12/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.

~ Unknown

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