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Overland Park
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Johnson County Fair is underway at the fairgrounds in Gardner from July 26 through Aug 2 with carnival rides, rodeo events, live music, and free admission. Visitors can enjoy a Saturday parade at 10 a.m., wrestling at 6 p.m. today, and other competitions—tickets range from $1 for rides to $35 for wristbands. FOX 4 KC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, officers from the Kansas City Police Department wore black mourning bands over their badges to show solidarity with Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming—killed on July 26 while responding to a call—and Johnson County and Douglas County Sheriff’s Offices also planned similar displays to honor his service. KCTV 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kingsley Suamataia discussed his progress since his rookie season and his focus during training camp as he begins his second season with the Chiefs after being drafted in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. KCTV 5
- ➤ Chiefs coach Andy Reid addressed injuries to Hollywood Brown, Xavier Worthy and Skyy Moore, who were hurt during practice in St. Joseph—he also confirmed a scuffle broke out among rookies at camp. KCTV 5
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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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Rowling with Heartstrings and Inclusion Connections
7-9 PM — Bowlero Overland Park — $250 for three — Enjoy an evening of bowling with special needs employees while supporting two nonprofits.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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