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Overland Park
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners associations on the eastern edge of Overland Park oppose the Royals plan to build a stadium at the northwest corner of 119th and Nall. HOA President Jeff Hurt said that 15 neighbors said 'No Way Jose'—all urging city council to listen—while the Royals review three potential sites. FOX 4 KC
- ➤ Riverside will soon open the new Morton Amphitheater, an outdoor venue with 16,000 seats that is on track to be completed by the end of April—this venue will host 30 concerts each season and generate about $70 million in economic impact annually. Morton Salt, which moved its headquarters from Chicago to Overland Park, is partnering on the project and plans a World Cup watch party in July. FOX 4 KC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office released a list of the top 10 scams to watch out for this holiday season, warning residents not to pay money or share personal information by phone. The list includes scams like jury duty and gift card scams—authorities stress that official agencies never ask for such payments. FOX 4 KC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County will test a free shuttle service called Johnson County United Drop and Ride that connects KCI Airport with Lenexa City Center and the Overland Park Convention Center — officials say the program aims to ease travel between key local spots. KCTV 5
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park has launched its Portfolio Homes program to lower housing costs by offering 26 pre-approved designs with free plans and waived permit fees—homeowners and builders can use these plans on legal lots that meet current zoning rules. The program aims to boost housing supply and provide smaller, more affordable homes. KSHB
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Holiday Luminary 5K
12-2 a.m. — Overland Park Arboretum — Registration required — Experience the festive lights during this annual holiday run.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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