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Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KCTV5 was honored Thursday, May 28 with four Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in breaking news (its Live at Five newscast on Dec. 22, 2025 stood out), investigative reporting, hard news, and digital storytelling. The awards advance to the national competition with winners announced later this summer. KCTV 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Harp Barbecue will close its Overland Park restaurant tomorrow, May 30, after moving across state lines+ an Instagram post confirmed its final day. KCTV 5
- ➤ Huey Magoo's, known for its (premium) chicken tenders, will open 10 new locations in the Kansas City metro this September. The chain plans to debut its first venue at 4049 Little Blue Parkway in Independence and a drive-thru in Harrisonville by year-end. KMBC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evergy warns customers about scams using fake phone numbers and websites that mimic bill payment services. The utility advises using its official website and not using apps (Cash App, Venmo, Zelle) for payments. KMBC News
- ➤ On May 28, 2026, a new state law caused nearly 22,000 Kansans to lose SNAP benefits, impacting local families and seniors who rely on the program (a recent report noted the changes). KCTV 5
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Zoning documents show that a 25-year-old warehouse in Overland Park will soon eliminate its pharmacy, food court + other services following a zoning change approved May 28 at 6:21 p.m. The modification is expected to adjust the building’s use in coming months. KCTV 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center in Village West, 17-year-old Jeremias Caromona is rehabbing a back injury while his favorite team, Argentina, is set to begin training there for the 2026 World Cup in less than a week; his family’s Argentine roots add extra excitement. KMBC News
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