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Overland Park
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marines and community partners in Overland Park loaded thousands of donated toys on Thursday for the annual Kansas City Toys for Tots drive to reach a record 60,000 donations before the holidays—Brett Mitchell noted increased community support. KMBC News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AAA expert Nick Chabarria said record holiday travel is expected as many begin planning trips for the season. He made his remarks on KCTV5+ on Dec. 11. KCTV 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new national ranking honored eight local hospitals for top maternity care as of Dec. 10 (the study highlights trusted options for families). KCTV 5
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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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Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Science City
12-6:30 p.m. — Science City at Union Station — Admission varies — Celebrate the New Year early with fun science activities, hands-on demonstrations, and a giant balloon drop.
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Puppy Yoga
9:00 a.m. — Great Plains SPCA Pet Adoption Center — $35 per session — Stretch and relax with adorable puppies in a fun yoga class.
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