Saturday, December 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens has canceled the Electric Glow event on Dec. 27 due to rain damage causing safety and quality concerns, with plans to reopen on Dec. 28. KCTV 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kansas will eliminate state sales tax on groceries starting January 1, 2025, joining 38 other states, with expected savings of $500 per year for a family of four. KMBC News
EDUCATION NEWS
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X-Crawl Classics RPG: Dungeon Crawling Meets Reality TV
This beginner-friendly RPG event invites participants to engage in unique dungeon challenges while embodying dramatic personas and competing for prizes.
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Beginner's Pickleball Clinic and Networking Evening
Participants can enhance their skills in pickleball through a beginner clinic or skills & drills class, followed by networking and insights from a guest speaker.
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