Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
Good morning, Overland Park.
Kansas City Chiefs ambassadors joined seniors for bingo at Don Bosco Center on Tuesday to offer a fun community gathering.
The event provided an opportunity for local residents to connect with team representatives.
Three metro stores closed on Dec.
30 and are set to close today as part of an end-of-year retail shake-up ahead of 2026. The chain plans these closures to streamline operations for the coming year.
Hunt Midwest bought the former Westwood View Elementary School property at 50th Street and Rainbow Boulevard, next to Joe D.
Dennis Park, to redevelop it into five luxury homes and villas. Infrastructure work will begin in August 2026 + home building in early 2027, with completion in about five years.
Developers plan to transform the former Westwood Elementary School into luxury homes + villas that will begin construction in mid 2026, bringing new residential options to the area.
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.
Rockstar Championships POP! Grand Nationals 2026
January 24-25 — Overland Park Convention Center — Entry fee varies — An exciting cheerleading competition showcasing top all-star teams from around the nation.
PMP In-Person Training in Overland Park
9 AM – 5 PM — Lighton Tower — From $1,834.58 — Enhance project management skills with comprehensive insights into governance and compliance.
Johnson County Home & Garden Show
10 AM – 2 PM — Overland Park Convention Center — Cost varies — Explore extensive exhibits showcasing home improvement, landscaping, and engaging talks by Captain Sandy from Below Deck Mediterranean.
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