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Overland Park
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Floyd Bledsoe, a Kansas man exonerated a decade ago from a crime he did not commit, now builds a legacy of justice, family and healing—his transformed life shows a deep commitment to his community. KCTV 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park authorities said one suspect was taken into custody after an overnight shooting in Kansas City, Kansas—details are still coming in from police. KCTV 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Many Kansas City area students will have safe rides to school next week as KDOT and EverDriven partner with Kansas State Troopers—ensuring buses and routes remain safe during the back-to-school period. KCTV 5
- ➤ Shawnee Mission District announced that Horizons High School students will start the 2025-26 school year at Indian Creek School because an air quality test by Children’s Mercy Environmental Health found chemical levels four times above normal—posing a health risk at Horizons. Contractors are replacing the old roof and the district will soon share details on busing and classroom material transfers. KCTV 5
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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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