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Overland Park
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City Chiefs players and staff took kids & teenagers on a shopping spree yesterday, giving local families a fun and engaging day out. The community outreach event offered a positive experience for young fans and their families. KCTV 5
- ➤ BSD Homes, a Johnson County construction company, has partnered with Friendship Circle to renovate a house and donate all profits to help fight isolation among community members — construction is set to begin soon to boost local support. KCTV 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City artist Theo Davis turns his life story and love for the city into storybook art that celebrates his autism and vibrant community spirit, with works on display at Crown Center's Hallmark store and The Painted Tree in Overland Park. KSHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Curé of Ars Catholic School placed a staff member on leave today pending a DCF investigation for behavior inconsistent with its code of conduct (administrators are cooperating with the Archdiocese). KCTV 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia signed a five-year extension (confirmed by GM J.J. Picollo) on Dec. 17, ensuring his continued role with the team. KCTV 5
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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