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Overland Park
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park police will park cruisers outside three Target stores this month to collect school supply donations for local students as part of the annual Fill the Cruiser fundraiser. The donations will fill 300 backpacks for Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley school districts — they will be distributed during National Night Out on August 5. KSHB
- ➤ Johnson County Library’s MakerSpace is helping local families save money this back-to-school season by offering free machines like a laser cutter and 3D printers—parents customize water bottles, door designs, and even print parts to repair bicycles while the space now offers 20 extra hours a week thanks to new funding. KSHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall toured Indra Air Traffic in Overland Park on Friday to review new air control technology amid ongoing safety concerns. The company plans a $12.5 billion upgrade to replace 40-year-old radars — a move that officials say could ease staffing gaps. KSHB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County officials urged residents to practice water safety this summer after emergency crews responded to nearly twice as many drowning calls as last year—calls that underscore risks in residential pools—and warned parents to keep children within arm’s reach. Officials recommended installing pool barriers, using approved life jackets, and learning CPR to reduce drowning risks. KCTV 5
- ➤ American Century Championship airs this weekend on KSHB 41 from Lake Tahoe and will benefit Kansas City's Stowers Institute for Medical Research—an institution known for its work on coral reproduction and gene regulation using AI. Stars from TV—film and sports, including the Kelce brothers, will compete at Edgewood Golf Course as the tournament helps raise funds for groundbreaking research. KSHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Maikel Garcia—who had been passed over in past selections—was named as an injury replacement for Brandon Lowe as he deals with side soreness. Garcia will make his first All-Star appearance, marking a significant milestone in his career. KCTV 5
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong.
~ Charles Wadsworth
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