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Overland Park
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members are rallying around a nonprofit damaged by recent floodwater—new flash flood warnings are in effect as area residents prepare for additional heavy rains. KCTV 5
- ➤ Today, the Royals are launching 'Bring Out the Books' at Kauffman Stadium where the first 100 fans can exchange a new or gently used children's book for a voucher for a View Reserved seat at the 7:10 p.m. game+the team aims to collect 3,000 books via a partnership with Turn the Page KC+this program will boost childhood literacy in the community. FOX 4 KC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Evergy warns customers of an increase in scam attempts this summer—scammers have used fake websites, cloned phone numbers and third-party apps to trick people into revealing personal information, so the utility urges residents to use only its official website for bill payments and to report any suspicious contacts. FOX 4 KC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park homeowners are preparing for more heavy rain after last week’s flash flooding, with Ann Nigro reporting that her backyard near Indian Creek turned into a lake. Local expert Mike Roemhild advised that clearing gutters and testing sump pumps—possibly with backups—can help protect homes from future water damage. KMBC News
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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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VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class
VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — HeartTraining, LLC — $2400 — Enhance your IT skills with expert-led VMware training in Overland Park.
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Painting with a Purpose - Overrun Ovarian Cancer
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40 per person — Enjoy a fun painting party while supporting ovarian cancer awareness.
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MCoR to KC in '25
August 22-23 — Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West — Cost varies — Experience model train workshops, contests, and fun activities in Overland Park.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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