Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Tuesday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 101, low: 82.
Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 102 and low of 81 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police investigate death of Missouri university student from Overland Park (kansascity.com) — An Overland Park native and University of Central Missouri senior, Bailey Throssell, died Friday at his off-campus residence in Warrensburg, and police there are investigating with few details released so far. The university has notified the community, shared condolences with his family and friends, and noted his recent internship work in nearby Lenexa.
• Medicaid payments for medical and surgical supplies rise to $8,498 in Overland Park in 2024 (jocotoday.com) — Medicaid spending on medical and surgical supplies in Overland Park nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024, reaching $8,498 in claims, though it still ranks just 16th among local Medicaid categories. The article breaks down which Overland Park ZIP codes and billing codes drive this growth and contrasts it with overall Medicaid trends and looming federal funding cuts.
Boys Soccer: BVW "Fat Cat" Boys Soccer Tournament (Varsity) Blue Valley Northwest High Blue Valley West, Blue Valley District Activities Complex - Antio 4:00 pm
Volleyball: Olathe North vs Blue Valley Northwest (Junior Varsity) Blue Valley Northwest High School Main Gym 5:00 pm
Volleyball: Olathe North vs Blue Valley Northwest (Freshman A) Blue Valley Northwest High School South Gym 5:00 pm
Volleyball: Olathe North vs Blue Valley Northwest (Varsity) Blue Valley Northwest High School Main Gym 6:00 pm
Boys Soccer: St. James Academy vs Blue Valley Northwest (Junior Var Blue Valley Northwest High Blue Valley District Activities Complex - Switzer Soccer Stadium 6:30 pm
Boys Soccer: Olathe Northwest vs Blue Valley Northwest (Junior Vars Blue Valley Northwest High Blue Valley District Activities Complex - Switzer Soccer Stadium 8:15 pm
Wednesday September 2
Picture Day -Individual Oak Hill Elementary 10200 W. 124th St., Overland Park, KS 66213 7:45 am
Volleyball: BVW/BVN/BVNW C-Team Volleyball Triangular (Level C) Blue Valley Northwest High Blue Valley West MAIN GYM 5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Thank you to the lovely gentleman who knocked on my door earlier to hand deliver a piece of my mail that he found in the street. It just so happened to be my renewal sticker for my license plate, which would have been a major hassle to track down and get re-issued. He wanted… (Nextdoor Pinehurst)
Update: Bird and Owner Reunited Cockatiel near 74th and Lamar. Neighbor took it to the vet. (Nextdoor 75th and Metcalf)
Target Corporation posted a job opening for 6am Inbound (Stocking) (T1757) in Overland Park. Apply here.
Shamrock Trading Corporation posted a job opening for LTL Business Development Manager - Ryan Transportation in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leawood
Leawood sees $1,266 in Medicaid-related Anesthesia payments in 2024 (jocotoday.com)
As e-bike and e-scooter injuries spike, what's Kansas doing to help? (ljworld.com)
Olathe
Olathe sees $294 in Medicaid payments for Radiology Procedures in 2024 (jocotoday.com)
Kansas gubernatorial candidates questioned on property tax, data centers, goals (hayspost.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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