Good morning, Overland Park.

Hundreds gathered downtown Overland Park on Thursday night for the Red Thursday celebration — a local community event — that brought residents together.

Two former Wyandotte County District Court bookkeepers were indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing nearly $900K from the court — prosecutors say they used the clerk's signature on fraudulent checks between January 2018 and February 2023 to cover up the theft.

A man charged with murder in an Overland Park traffic crash that killed a 75-year-old woman is back in Johnson County and will appear in court Monday—officials say Isaiah Sadowski, 24, fled the country before being found in Mexico and his bond was set at $15 million.

Bill Hurrelbrink from KCTV5 shared his weekend entertainment picks for the Kansas City area including a visit with Plain White T's guitarist Tim Lopez and the Old Settlers Festival — his ideas give local residents a chance to explore fun events.

The City of De Soto approved economic development incentives for Limestone, a $225 million mixed-use project planned at the northeast corner of K-10 Highway and Kill Creek Road.

GRATA Development said it will break ground in early 2026 and build a hotel, 102 single-family homes, and 350 multifamily apartments with tax abatements — a plan that will add new housing, retail, and hospitality to the area.

Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. hit solo homers that led the Royals to a comeback win on September 5—gaining a half game on idle Seattle in the last American League Wild Card race.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Overland Park Fall Festival

4-8 p.m. — ClockTower Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate fall with live entertainment, crafts, and local food vendors in Downtown Overland Park.