Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Your Library: Connecting job seekers with support for their next step (johnsoncountypost.com) — Weekly job-search workshops and hiring events are now running at the Central Resource Library in Overland Park, giving local job seekers direct access to Workforce Partnership career experts. Smaller sessions focus on resumes, mature workers, and one-on-one coaching that's already helping residents regain confidence and land new positions. You can find more details and related resources through Johnson County Library.
• Kansas' new by-right housing law forcing NEJC cities to revisit zoning — whether they like it or not (johnsoncountypost.com) — Kansas' new by-right housing law is reshaping how cities handle zoning, and Overland Park stands out for supporting the change and starting to update its development codes. Nearby cities like Prairie Village, Roeland Park and Westwood are reluctantly revising rules to comply, debating impacts on single-family neighborhoods, infrastructure and accessory dwelling units. Expect more local discussions as cities interpret the law's requirements.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Residents and Staff Members Collaborate at Tallgrass Creek —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
Hello all! Today is Friday, August 21 and Tiny Pantry Times has produce! Distribution will start promptly at 4 PM. The address is 7450 CONSER Overland Park, KS… (Nextdoor 75th and Metcalf)
Found: small older female beagle. Has vet tags and collar but no name or owner info. Vet is closed so we have her at our home for now. If she is yours please give us a call. 923-485… (Nextdoor Willow Bend At The Village)
Raymond Management Company posted a job opening for Hotel Housekeeper / Room Attendant in Overland Park. Apply here.
The University of Kansas Health System posted a job opening for Patient Registration Representative -- Indian Creek Hospital Admitting in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leawood
TRAGEDY: Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Likely To Ditch Leawood (tonyskansascity.com)
Trader Joe's announces opening date for Merriam, Kansas, location (kmbc.com)
Gov. Kelly selects magistrate judge to fill vacant Johnson Co. district court position (wibw.com)
Kansas City's Best Homeschool Enrichment Programs and Activities (kcparent.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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