Overland Park committee backs regional-pool model in 7-5 vote
Overland Park’s council committee recommended regional pools over two additional community pools, leaving the full City Council to decide the parks plan this fall.
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Overland Park advances regional-pool plan as Stonegate’s future narrows
Overland Park officials advanced a regional-pool strategy that would shape Bluejacket Park and eventually close Stonegate Pool, pending a final council vote.
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Overland Park zoning board set to hear case for 195 Overland Park Place
The Johnson County zoning board has scheduled a conditional-use hearing for 195 Overland Park Place in Overland Park on Aug. 5, 2026.
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103rd Street bridge replacement involving Overland Park and Lenexa set for early August
Lenexa and Overland Park plan to begin replacing the 103rd Street bridge in early August 2026, with a larger structure, wider driving surface, expanded sidewalks, curbs and gutters included in the design.
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Overland Park council votes to close Bluejacket and Stonegate neighborhood pools
The Overland Park City Council voted July 22, 2026, to close Bluejacket Pool and Stonegate Pool rather than rebuild or continue operating the neighborhood facilities, according to a local online post and subsequent public discussion.
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NWS forecast keeps dangerous heat risk in view for Overland Park
The National Weather Service forecast for Overland Park calls for highs near 90 degrees, humid conditions and warm nights through Aug. 3, following a regional extreme-heat episode.
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Federal Education Department finds Shawnee Mission policies violated FERPA and Title IX
Federal officials said Shawnee Mission School District’s student-records and sex-based facility policies violated federal law, proposing corrective terms that could affect records access, athletics and student accommodations.
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Bluhawk announces eight new stores in Overland Park, including L.L.Bean
Bluhawk announced eight new stores in Overland Park, including what KCTV5 described as the Kansas City area’s only L.L.Bean. The development said more retailers and restaurants are expected.
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Final advance-voting hours set before Aug. 4 Kansas primary
Johnson County’s final advance-voting session before the Aug. 4, 2026, Kansas primary is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 3, with two listed sites in Overland Park.
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Overland Park Arts and Heritage Center designated for early voting ahead of Aug. 4 Kansas primary
Johnson County voters can cast in-person early ballots at the Arts and Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., ahead of Kansas’ Aug. 4, 2026, primary.
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Overland Park schedules College and Metcalf mobility work for late summer
Overland Park has scheduled late-summer 2026 construction on a College Boulevard project that includes a linear park, multi-use path and a link to the Summercrest Park Trail.
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Johnson County changes walk-in immunization services
Johnson County Department of Health and Environment changed its walk-in immunization services beginning June 1, 2026. The county’s public information does not provide the full revised schedule or clinic-location details.
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Cyclospora outbreak prompts Overland Park shoppers to question produce safety
Cyclospora concerns reached the Overland Park Farmers’ Market. Here is what the lettuce recall means and how shoppers can reduce their risk.
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Overland Park Fuel Check Finds 42-Cent Gas, 70-Cent Diesel Gap
Two Overland Park 7-Eleven listings show regular gas at $3.479 to $3.899 and diesel at $4.299 to $4.999, making price checks worthwhile.
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Overland Park has six early-voting days left before Aug. 4
Overland Park voters have six early-voting days left before the Aug. 4 primary, with three county-listed locations, expanded drop boxes and a noon Aug. 3 finale.
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Overland Park Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular edges up; diesel climbs more
Overland Park KS Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s Kansas City (KS only) averages are higher today: regular $3.7650 and diesel $4.5680, with diesel leading the jump.
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Overland Park Daily: Development, Roads and Community Updates
Overland Park, KS — February 17, 2026 — City projects, new development at Bluhawk, and a fresh push for jobs and talent are reshaping Overland Park.
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Overland Park Daily Brief — Transparency, City Programs, and World Cup Momentum
Overland Park, KS — February 6, 2026 — Police update body camera rules, City opens stormwater grants, and World Cup planning draws leaders to town.
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Weekly News Wrap-Up for Overland Park, KS
Overland Park, KS — February 5, 2026 — A week of community engagement, local events, and winter weather updates marked the past week in Overland Park.
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Overland Park’s Farmers Market Nears Completion
Overland Park, KS — February 3, 2026 — The city’s $34 million Clock Tower Landing project is set to enhance the downtown farmers market with a new indoor pavilion and expanded a…
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Overland Park, KS Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
6:43 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Overland Park, KS: 18°F (Cloudy) · Feels like 7°F · Humidity 67% · Wind 8 mph
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Overland Park Daily News – January 31, 2026
Overland Park, KS — January 31, 2026 — A fire damaged a home near 154th Street and Robinson Avenue, and the Royals have ruled out a stadium at the Aspiria site.