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Overland Park
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park Police warn residents in online relationships to avoid sending money or depositing checks for partners they have never met — such requests may signal scams that lead to fraud and financial loss. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Transportation Security Administration dropped its long-standing shoe removal rule at Kansas City International Airport on Tuesday, saying the change will speed up security lines and improve traveler satisfaction. Kansas City passengers welcomed the update and will only need to remove their shoes if the scanners detect an issue — the new policy is now rolling out nationwide this week. KMBC News
- ➤ Overland Park city council approved on Monday a $22.5 million plan to purchase a large office building near College Boulevard and Lamar Avenue as the new city hall. Facilities engineer Tony Rome said the current city hall at 85th and Santa Fe is outdated and lacks full ADA compliance, and existing tenant leases will delay the full move until 2032—prompting the change. FOX 4 KC
- ➤ Overland Park approved a tax increment financing district to support Black & Veatch’s $1.12 billion project—designed to revitalize its headquarters campus and surrounding neighborhood with new housing, shops, and a community park. A rezoning hearing will be held in September. KSHB
- ➤ The Mid-America Regional Council Board of Directors recently adopted an update to Connected KC 2050, a long-range transportation plan that outlines new housing goals, digital connectivity strategies, and revised growth forecasts for the region—public input helped shape the plan to address future transit challenges. The update will guide federal investments and improvements in the Kansas City area's transportation system over the next 25 years. FOX 4 KC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A recent study ranked Overland Park as the best place to rent because of its spacious homes, low costs and high-rated schools — renters paid only 17% of their income for housing and benefited from safe neighborhoods. FOX 4 KC
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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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Kansas City Reptile Show
10 AM - 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park — Admission fee may apply — Meet local breeders and discover exotic reptiles at this family-friendly event.
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Pilates and Plunge Family Day
10-11 a.m. — Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park — Free entry — Sweat, stretch, and splash with a fun-filled family event featuring pilates and bubbles for kids.
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