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Overland Park
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jana Meister sat down with Taylor and Janae to talk about back-to-school and fall clothing trends for local shoppers—she explained how these styles may shape the upcoming season. KCTV 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New tariffs scheduled to go into effect are already raising home building costs because lumber from Canada is more expensive. Kansas City housing permits fell 54% while other areas rose, and experts warn that tariffs and high interest rates will further impact home affordability—prompting caution among local builders and investors. KMBC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Kansas Department of Commerce said it will get two national Impact Awards from the National Association of Development Organizations for its new Community Impact Tour and changes to the Quality Places Division. The agency joined planning, placemaking and building work—helping local communities grow. KCTV 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas City Chiefs announced they are bringing back their limited-edition Red Friday flags to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. The online presale will run from Aug 7 at 10 a.m. through Aug 11 at 11:59 p.m.—with the official sale on Sept 5 at Kansas City metro McDonald’s locations on the same day as their first regular-season game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo. KMBC News
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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
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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