Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Merriam, Kansas, a group of high school students from the SevenDays Kindness Youth Leadership Team gather to create and spread acts of kindness, inspired by a co-founder whose family was impacted by a hate crime. KCTV 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Independence man received a sentence of two months' shock time and ten months' probation for the traffic death of Will Ensley following a plea agreement. KSHB
- ➤ Overland Park police seek public assistance in identifying a suspect believed to have sexually assaulted and robbed a victim in an early morning home invasion. KMBC News
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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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Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll
Experience a festive 5K Run and Family Stroll on Thanksgiving Day, promoting health and community spirit.
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Jingle Bell Run: Kansas City Festive 5K Events
Celebrate the holiday season with a series of 5K runs, including timed, untimed, and virtual options at the Jingle Bell Run Kansas City.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ J.P. Morgan
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