Monday, June 16th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in several counties searched for burglary suspects after officers were called to the Victory Dodge Ottawa on East 23rd Street around midnight; the suspects crashed into the dealership, stole a blue 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak Edition, and fled north on Interstate 35 before reaching Kansas City, Missouri. KMBC News
- ➤ Overnight on June 15, Ottawa police reported a vehicle theft that led to a multi-county chase into Kansas City, Missouri as officers tracked a blue 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak through a dealership at Victory Dodge Ottawa and despite Overland Park Police using a tire deflation device the suspect kept fleeing—agencies ultimately discontinued the pursuit when the vehicle crossed into Missouri. KSHB
- ➤ Ottawa police searched for burglary suspects who crashed into the Victory Dodge Ottawa dealership near East 23rd and South Oak Street around midnight and stole a 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak Edition, while Overland Park officers deployed a tire deflation device as the stolen car fled north on I-35 into Johnson County. FOX 4
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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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Kansas City AI Club: Demystifying AI Agents for Business
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Capital Federal Conference Center in the Regnier Center at JCCC — $20 — Explore the practical use cases of AI agents in business with expert insights and networking opportunities.
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