Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City gears up for a festive weekend with events including Christmas tree lightings, holiday boutiques, and the Ararat Shrine Circus from Nov. 22-24. FOX 4 KC
- ➤ Kansas City lights up with multiple holiday displays including the 95th Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony and Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting, offering family-friendly events and activities from Thanksgiving through January. KCTV 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gabriel Pascual Hernandez, with a prior conviction for abducting and raping an 11-year-old girl in 2006, faces new charges for a sexual assault in Overland Park. FOX 4 KC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog expressed gratitude to medical professionals and first responders for their care following a serious car crash that led to his full recovery. KCTV 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Haley McCutcheon will be the only local player in the NWSL Championship game in Kansas City. KCTV 5
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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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