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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • Officer Hunter Simoncic, a 26-year-old KCK Police Academy graduate, died from injuries after being struck by a car chase suspect on Aug.26—he was known for volunteering at an elementary school.  KCTV 5

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Johnson County will adopt its $1.97 billion 2026 budget Thursday at 9:30 a.m. The proposal keeps a flat mill levy while funding essential services—road repairs, bridge replacements, and wastewater system upgrades—with slight tax bill changes due to rising property values.  KSHB

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce—Kansas City's high-profile couple—have announced their engagement via Instagram after quietly dating since mid-2023. Swift first appeared with Kelce at a Chiefs game and later spoke about their time together on a popular podcast.  KCTV 5

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Kansas City Reptile Show

    10 AM - 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park — Family-friendly — Explore reptiles and meet local breeders at this exciting show!

    Sun, 9/7/25

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  • Pittsburg at Shawnee Mission South Football Game

    7-9 p.m. — Shawnee Mission South High School — Free entry — Catch the Shawnee Mission South varsity football team in action against Pittsburg in a thrilling non-conference matchup.

    Fri, 9/12/25

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  • Turkey Creek Car and Motorcycle Show

    10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Merriam Marketplace — Vehicle entry fee $25-$35 — Celebrate automotive culture with over 250 classic cars, live music, and awards.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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  • Translating Makeup for Photography Workshop

    10 AM – 2 PM — SpringHill Suites by Marriott Overland Park Leawood — $125 — Learn to elevate your makeup and photography skills with industry experts in this hands-on workshop.

    Mon, 9/15/25

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  • Concert in the Park

    6-9 p.m. — Mohawk Park — Enjoy culinary delights from local vendors — Experience a lively evening of music and community spirit as fall approaches.

    Fri, 9/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.

~ Richard Feynman

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