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Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Key events include National Voter Registration Day dates, a suspect firing shots outside a McDonald's detained, Worlds of Fun's apology over a hijab incident, and efforts to restore Satchel Paige's Home as a museum. KCTV 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park police arrested an armed suspect at a McDonald's on Tuesday morning, ensuring no injuries were reported. KMBC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Around 70 individuals including parents, teachers, and students attended a forum at KU's Edwards Campus in Overland Park, focusing on strategies to reduce threats to schools. KMBC News
- ➤ KMBC 9 and Lead to Read KC are aiming to sponsor 1,000 kids this month with a $15 donation each to improve reading skills and confidence for students, particularly aiding those with non-English speaking parents. KMBC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives from Kansas and Missouri urge the USPS to address mail delivery delays and ensure timely mail-in ballot processing ahead of Election Day. KCTV 5
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New Dance Partners: A Festival of Premieres
Experience a vibrant festival showcasing the world premieres of four original contemporary dance works performed by local dance companies.
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Professional Artist Headshots and Art Photography Workshop
Experience a professional photography session with Jason Piggie, focusing on enhancing your headshot and capturing your artwork.
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Lenexa Outdoor Concert Series at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
Experience a variety of live music performances in a beautiful park setting during Lenexa's annual Outdoor Concert Series on select Sundays.
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Mastering Local Data Storage in .NET MAUI
Learn to effectively integrate SQLite for local data storage in your .NET MAUI applications through a guided, hands-on session.
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2024 ABWA National Women's Leadership Conference
Experience a collaborative environment focused on leadership, education, and networking for businesswomen across diverse occupations.
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Overland Park Community Fall Festival
Celebrate autumn with the community at a vibrant festival featuring live music, local crafts, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.
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Hack The Midwest: Kansas City's Premier App-Building Challenge
Experience Kansas City's largest app-building challenge with over 300 developers competing for significant cash prizes and networking opportunities.
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Stargazing Night at the Arboretum
Experience an enchanting evening of astronomy with telescope viewing and educational activities suitable for all ages at the Overland Park Arboretum.
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90 Day Challenge - October 2024
Participate in a transformative 90-day program designed to set and achieve personal goals across various aspects of life, with support from an accountability group.
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Pumpkin Spice Improv: A Fun Community Experience
Experience the joy of amateur improv as participants engage in lively short-form games filled with laughter and spontaneity.
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