Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Frank Rushton Elementary School walked two miles to school on Friday to honor Ruby Bridges as they marked the 65th anniversary of her historic integration after Brown vs Board of Education. They learned about her journey, created a video inviting her to visit Kansas, and urged lawmakers to designate an annual day in her honor — even though the proposed bill did not move forward. KSHB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas health officials declared the tuberculosis outbreak over Friday after no new cases were found since April and all patients completed treatment—159 cases were reported and over 650 people were evaluated in Wyandotte and Johnson counties. KSHB
- ➤ Kansas health officials said on Nov. 14 that one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in decades ended in Johnson County—no new active cases have been reported since April and all affected patients were treated successfully. The outbreak was first detected in January 2024 and was managed with help from the CDC, KU Medical Center, and local health departments. FOX 4 KC
-
Kansas City Reptile Show
10 AM – 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park — VIP & General Admission Tickets at the door — Explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies while engaging with local breeders.
-
Adaptive Pickleball Practice at Chicken N Pickle
6-8 p.m. — Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park — Free to attend — Experience a night of adaptive pickleball for individuals with physical disabilities.
-
Kansas City AI Club Meetup: State of AI in KC
5-7 p.m. — Mazuma Credit Union — $15 — Dive into the AI landscape of Kansas City with presentations and networking opportunities.
-
Holiday Luminary 5K
12-2 a.m. — Overland Park Arboretum — Registration required — Experience the festive lights during this annual holiday run.
-
Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll
9 AM – 1 PM — Airshare, 6240 Sprint Pkwy Suite 300, Overland Park, KS — Registration fees may apply — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun-filled run and family stroll.
-
Bright at Bluhawk: Holiday Tree Lighting
6-7:30 p.m. — Bluhawk — Free entry — Experience the magic of the holiday season with a festive tree lighting, live entertainment, and delightful treats.
-
KC's Speed Dating Event for Singles Age 40-55
6:30-8:30 p.m. — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and relaxed speed dating environment.
-
Great Santa Run 5K and Lil’ Elves Kids Run
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Park Place — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the season with a festive 5K run supporting a local charity.
-
Introduction to Spring Framework and Boot Training
Mon-Fri, Dec 15-19 — HeartTraining, LLC — Inquire for costs — Enhance your skills in Spring 6, Spring Boot 3, and Spring REST with comprehensive training sessions.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Overland Park
Welcome to the Daily Overland Park, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Overland Park, Kansas community. If you like the Daily Overland Park, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Overland Park.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Overland Park and across Kansas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Overland Park
A free Overland Park community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyoverlandpark.com/sitemap