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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park Christian Church closed its kitchen months ago because of fire safety issues and now needs help to renovate the space for community meals—Tiny Pantry Times will host a free fundraiser on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. where donations and raffle proceeds will support the repairs. KSHB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire on Tuesday night displaced five residents and three pets from an Overland Park apartment building, though no injuries occurred; firefighters from Overland Park and Leawood arrived just before 7 p.m. to knock down the flames—rescuing two dogs and a cat—and investigators are checking the cause. KMBC News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kansas man from Mission Hills, Peter E. Goss, who drove the wrong way on a Missouri highway in 2024 and fatally collided with a Lee’s Summit driver, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and wrong-way driving as a warrant was issued on Tuesday—he is not yet in custody and his court appearance is pending. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Transportation officials said federal approval on June 24th lets them move the K-10 Corridor Capacity Improvements Project to the design stage on a 16.5-mile stretch from the Douglas/Johnson County line to I-435 (covering parts of De Soto, Lenexa and Olathe) while construction funds remain unsecured. KCTV 5
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with dynamic drills and personal coaching for grades 3-8.
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