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Overland Park
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park police stopped 61 cars on July 15 after many calls of speeding in the work zone on 69 Highway between 103rd and 179th Streets and gave 71 tickets, with one driver clocked at 96 in a 55 zone—an effort to protect construction workers during the 69 Express widening project set to finish in 2026. KCTV 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Community Blood Center said that a 25 percent drop in donations over the July 4th holiday left hospitals in Kansas and Missouri with only a one- to two-day supply of critical Type O blood and it urgently needs more O-negative and O-positive donations to reach a safe seven-day reserve—school drives that typically provide 20 percent of donations have dropped during summer break. KSHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Kansas state lawmakers said the Royals might build a new stadium at the old Sprint campus in Overland Park as the property owner must make a $232 million payment by August 9. Lawmakers raised concerns about traffic and parking—while city planners are set to review the plans to ensure the area suits a Regional Activity District scheme—adding local debate to the project. FOX 4 KC
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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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Innovation Festival
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Overland Park Convention Center — $50-$600 — Explore biosciences through panels, art, sensory experiences, and competitions.
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