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Overland Park
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KCTV will join Hillcrest Transitional Housing this month to launch a 90-day plan to help people beat homelessness — offering support and resources to those in need. The charity and news team aim to provide assistance for housing stability during this period. KCTV 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Swift’s 12th album The Life of a Showgirl streams at 11 p.m. today while Kansas City venues host listening parties and themed events. Overland Park’s Craft Putt holds a Taylor Swift trivia night at 7 p.m. on Thursday—featuring special treats and live music—for local fans. FOX 4 KC
- ➤ Parade of Hearts announced that 150 artists were chosen from nearly 500 submissions for its 2026 installation—this new sculpture features a circular design with a heart-shaped cutout. The artists will use the winter to complete their work and each will receive a $2,500 stipend for their design. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas State Sen. David Haley returned to the Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday after he was censured and removed as board president for allegedly using his position to add his long-term partner to his healthcare plan—he denied any wrongdoing, said he had permission from former officials, and his board seat is up for election in November. KMBC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Midhat Farooqi joined Janae' Hancock and Taylor Johnson on October 1st to explain Children's Mercy Hospital's advanced cancer research—detailing ongoing studies aimed at better treatments. KCTV 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City-area women Lisa Addington (first from Missouri) and Katie Abraham (first from Kansas) will compete in the eight-day Rebelle Rally in the Nevada and California desert using only paper maps and a compass instead of GPS or cellphones. They will begin the off-road navigation challenge on Monday. KMBC News
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NFS Fall 5K Run and Family Walk
2-6 p.m. — 8700 W 141st St, Overland Park, KS — Fundraising entry — Support mental health awareness and help combat stigma through a fun run or family walk.
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18th Annual Charity Golf Outing
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate — $1,500 per foursome — Participate in a fun-filled day of golf while supporting meaningful employment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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