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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.

CRIME NEWS

  • An Overland Park pediatric physician admitted to secretly recording 13 minors to create child pornography over a three-year span, facing up to 30 years in prison.  FOX 4

EDUCATION NEWS

  • KC Healthy Kids funded the creation of six 'Safe Spaces' in two early learning centers to support children's social-emotional learning, aided by a $10,000 grant from the 15 and Mahomies Foundation.  KSHB

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Wednesday morning marks the season's first freeze with temperatures dropping to or below 30 degrees, introducing risks to sensitive plants, pipes, and pets, with a gradual warming trend expected by the weekend.  KCTV 5

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Kansas residents face a deadline to register to vote for the presidential election, with options to do so online, by mail, or in-person, as Johnson County reports over 475,000 registered voters.  KSHB

HEALTH NEWS

  • The New Birth Company in Overland Park has shut down due to unsustainable market conditions, impacting expectant mothers' birthing options and stressing the need for alternative solutions.  KCTV 5

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • KC Mystic Fair - A Spiritual and Metaphysical Experience

    Experience a three-day event filled with spiritual and metaphysical activities, including tarot readings, healing sessions, and a variety of wellness products and classes.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • Cars in the Park Show at Theatre in the Park

    Experience a vibrant showcase of vintage and contemporary vehicles with food, music, and fun activities at the Cars in the Park Show, benefiting local Special Olympics programs.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Night at the Arboretum: Stargazing Event

    Experience the beauty of the night sky at Overland Park Arboretum, featuring telescope viewing and informative sessions about celestial events.

    Mon, 10/21/24

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  • Boo Bash at Celebration Park

    Experience a fun family-friendly Halloween event featuring activities and festivities at Celebration Park.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • MTC Kids Jam Featuring Sonia De Los Santos

    Experience a lively musical performance by Sonia De Los Santos, designed for kids and families at the Midwest Trust Center in Overland Park.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • Kansas City AI Summit: Half-Day Bootcamp for Professionals

    Learn to implement AI strategies for enhancing business profitability and operational efficiency in this comprehensive half-day training for business professionals.

    Thu, 10/31/24

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  • 2024 KC One Health Day: Food as Medicine

    Celebrate the interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health with a focus on the theme 'Food as Medicine.'

    Fri, 11/1/24

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  • CareTend Training Summit 2024

    Experience two-and-a-half days of in-depth training and networking designed for home care professionals, featuring sessions on best practices and system administration.

    Tue, 11/5/24

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  • Kansas City Multi-Industry Job Fair

    Explore diverse career opportunities and connect with potential employers at this job fair featuring numerous companies from the Kansas City area.

    Wed, 11/6/24

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  • Transformative Sound Bath and Meditation Experience

    Experience a transformative journey with guided sound therapy and meditation sessions featuring Tibetan singing bowls that promote spiritual exploration and deep relaxation.

    Thu, 11/14/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

When you can't win by being better, you can win by being different.

~ James Clear

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