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Overland Park
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Adaptive Splash will take place on select Saturdays this summer at Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center — June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, and July 5 — from 9 to 11 a.m. The program gives swimmers with mobility challenges a safe two-hour session with lifeguards on duty and includes a free caretaker admission with every $8 ticket. KCTV 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pathlight Brewing in Shawnee announced its closure on June 4 and said it will hold a farewell party on the weekend of June 20 to mark its fifth anniversary. The brewery has hosted run clubs, music bingo and sports watch parties since 2020 — building community connection — before deciding to close its doors. FOX 4 KC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jackson County Legislator Manuel Abarca was charged Wednesday with one count of domestic battery linked to an incident last Thursday in Shawnee — he posted a $1500 bond, is set for a hearing today, and police confirmed that he and a two year old child are safe. KSHB
- ➤ Anthony Mansfield, 36, escaped from the Johnson County Department of Corrections Adult Residential Center at New Century in Olathe on May 28 and was apprehended Wednesday night by U.S. Marshals in Kansas City, Missouri without incident—he was serving an eight-month sentence following a conviction for criminal damage. KSHB
- ➤ Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca was charged with domestic battery in Johnson County for an incident on May 29 and was booked into jail shortly after 1:30 p.m.; Shawnee police confirmed his 2-year-old son is safe while he faces additional charges for allegedly violating a protection order with a court appearance scheduled for today in Johnson County and a hearing on July 10 in Jackson County. KMBC News
- ➤ ATF is investigating a firebombing at a Tesla collision center in Lenexa on April 3—video captured a vehicle, a suspect, and two Molotov cocktails— and officials are working with FBI and Lenexa Police to gather tips. KSHB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is offering plans to ease high housing costs by recommending changes to planning and zoning rules—officials may review these rules to boost home building. Johnson County is also partnering with a nonprofit to expand housing options in high-demand areas. KSHB
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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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Summer Gamer Camp — LEVELUP Arena
9 AM – 3 PM — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Camp fee applies — Develop teamwork and confidence through immersive gaming experiences and structured activities.
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Jersey Boys at New Theatre
11:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. — New Theatre & Restaurant — $42 before May 16; $47 afterward — Experience the rags-to-riches story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in this Tony Award-winning musical.
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2025 Midwest Regional Championships
June 20-25 — Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex & Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex — Entry fees may apply — Over 200 teams compete for a spot in the prestigious US Youth Soccer National Championships.
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Air Reading Teacher Meetup
12-1 p.m. — Pilgrim Coffee Company — Free entry — Connect with fellow Air Reading teachers over great coffee and conversation.
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Kansas City Kickoff Event
12–5 p.m. — Aspiria — Free entry — Celebrate the countdown to FIFA World Cup 26™ with food, entertainment, and community spirit.
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2025 Tech Ed Symposium & Vendor Showcase
8 AM – 6 PM — Overland Park Convention Center — Registration required — Explore industry trends and technologies in the life sciences sector with expert-led sessions and networking opportunities.
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