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Overland Park
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Original Rainbow Cone, a 100-year-old Chicago ice cream brand, is scouting Overland Park and Lee's Summit to open new shops in the Kansas City area and will offer its famous five-flavor cone, Super Sundaes, hand-spun shakes, and more. Officials said updates on the new locations will be posted on the company website—bringing a beloved Chicago tradition to local residents. KMBC News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Olathe police are asking the public for help to find 36-year-old Sarah Joann Johnson, who went missing on June 7 near the 300 block of South Water Street and is described as having blond hair, green eyes, and tattoos (a butterfly on her ankle and 'McKenzie' on one leg), measuring 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds. KMBC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City's official World Cup 2026 countdown kicked off Wednesday at Union Station when a large clock began tracking the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the games—with soccer star Lo'eau LaBonta and community leaders in attendance; city officials plan to install more clocks, lease 200 buses for fan transportation, and hold a free volunteer event on June 22 at the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park. KMBC News
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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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Leawood's 4th of July Celebration
5:30 p.m. — Leawood City Park — Free admission — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show.
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