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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lenexa Police are searching for a woman believed to have abused and abandoned her dog—officials say the investigation is ongoing. KCTV 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country Stampede in Bonner Springs saw headliner Luke Bryan cancel his performance today due to illness — Eric Church stepped in as his replacement. The three-day festival continues through Saturday — scheduled acts on Friday and Saturday add more variety. FOX 4 KC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kelly Loeffler, a Small Business Administration administrator, visited Scenthound in Overland Park on June 25th to promote The Big Beautiful Bill and highlight its role in boosting hiring, growth, and opportunity. KCTV 5
- ➤ Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach urged the U.S. Department of Education to investigate four school districts (Kansas City USD 500, Olathe USD 223, Shawnee Mission USD 512, and Topeka USD 501) for alleged violations of FERPA and Title IX by not informing parents about students' social transition policies. FOX 4 KC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jake Moulton of University Health said children heat up three to five times faster than adults and the elderly struggle to cool down because their bodies do not sweat well. He urged families in Overland Park to watch for signs such as headache, nausea + dehydration as temperatures are expected to rise in July and August. KSHB
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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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Midnight Run
11 PM – 2 AM — Leawood City Park — Registration required — Participate in a fun late-night run supporting Special Olympics Kansas under the stars with local law enforcement.
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