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Overland Park
Friday, November 1st, 2024
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Construction has started on the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games facility in Overland Park, set to open in summer 2025. KCTV 5
- ➤ Doreen Jokerst was inaugurated as Overland Park's first female police chief on Oct. 14, bringing a focus on reformative policing and holistic crime prevention strategies. KSHB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Overland Park semi-truck driver was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident on I-29 near the Missouri-Nebraska border. KCTV 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chase M. Bennett, 22, was arrested in Kansas City, Missouri, on charges of aggravated kidnapping from Johnson County, Kansas, and awaits extradition. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County introduces Kids Vote program to engage children in the electoral process by allowing them to cast ballots on kid-friendly topics at polling places. KSHB
- ➤ Election officials in Kansas and Missouri emphasize the importance of understanding provisional voting as an essential option for voters facing eligibility issues at the polls. KSHB
- ➤ Johnson County has completed its preparations for Election Day, implementing new technologies to improve the voting process. KCTV 5
- ➤ In Kansas, nearly 85,000 individuals with past felony convictions are eligible to vote, yet a significant gap in voter registration exists, prompting advocacy for enhanced rights restoration and voter outreach. KCTV 5
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mayor's Holiday Festival in Downtown Overland Park
Experience a magical evening to kick off the holiday season in Downtown Overland Park with festive activities and community spirit.
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37th Annual DBE Kansas British Faire & Tea
Experience a vibrant celebration of British culture with traditional fare, local vendors, and family-friendly activities at the Abdallah Shriners in Overland Park.
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Kansas City Reptile Show
Experience a diverse showcase of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies while engaging with local breeders in a family-friendly environment.
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Holiday Luminary 5K Run
Experience the inaugural Holiday Luminary 5K at Overland Park Arboretum, featuring holiday lights, caroling, festive treats, and illuminated finisher medals.
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Holiday Season Premiere 2024 at Park Place
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Santa's arrival, festive caroling, ice skating, and local shopping at Park Place.
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Gobbler Grind Marathon - A Johnson County Tradition
Experience one of the oldest marathons in Kansas, connecting the local running communities and offering participants a Boston Marathon qualifying opportunity.
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Friendsgiving Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park
Celebrate the holiday season with a friendly Pickleball competition at this festive Friendsgiving tournament.
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