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Overland Park
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park homeowners returning from out of town saw firefighters from Overland Park, Lenexa and Leawood tackle a house fire early this morning that resulted in a total loss — no injuries were reported and investigators will examine the cause once the blaze is contained. KCTV 5
- ➤ Severe thunderstorms on July 17th caused flash flooding on Interstate 35 in Johnson County, trapping drivers in their vehicles+ emergency crews are working today to clear the roadway. KCTV 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ IRIS microtransit drivers filed a class action lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday against zTrip—accusing the company of misclassifying workers and denying overtime pay. The drivers claim that controlled work hours and mandatory fees have led to lost wages—an issue that has troubled them since October. KSHB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (25) was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation after admitting to charges for a high-speed Dallas crash that injured others, and the NFL is expected to suspend him once his legal case ends. KMBC News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City-area parks and trails were flooded by heavy rains that turned trails into streams & parks into ponds, leading Johnson County and Parkville to close several areas while crews assessed damage. Shawnee Mission Park Beach closed Thursday and is scheduled to reopen Friday. KCTV 5
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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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~ Simone de Beauvoir
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