🌱 Patch AM: How a 100-acre Bluhawk-area project could reshape south Overland Park

Hello Overland Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a 100-acre Bluhawk-area project could reshape south Overland Park
• Overland Park fatal-crash driver finally sentenced after fleeing to Mexico
• Nine Overland Park apartment units left unlivable after small exterior fire

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny with record-tying heat, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
• Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New project near Bluhawk with 340+ apartments and 120+ homes clears Overland Park planning hurdle (johnsoncountypost.com) — A major new development south of Bluhawk in Overland Park just cleared a key planning commission hurdle, moving a 340-plus unit apartment complex, 120-plus homes, and new commercial space closer to reality. With rezoning now recommended 11-0, the project heads to the Oct. 5 City Council meeting, where its mix of housing, big-box retail, and neighborhood amenities could significantly reshape the 167th and U.S. 69 corridor.
   

2. Man who fled country after deadly Overland Park crash to serve 10-year sentence (kshb.com) — A driver who caused a fatal 2021 crash at 127th and Quivira in Overland Park has been sentenced to just over 10 years in prison after fleeing to Mexico and being captured by U.S. Marshals. The case involved the death of 75-year-old Barbara Patterson and a lengthy manhunt after the defendant skipped a Johnson County court hearing.
   

3. Fire displaces residents from units at Overland Park apartment complex (kctv5.com) — An afternoon fire at an apartment building near 64th and Metcalf in Overland Park forced residents from nine units to leave after power was shut off for safety. Firefighters quickly knocked down a small exterior blaze, found no injuries, and called in the Red Cross to help displaced tenants while investigators work to determine the cause.
   

4. Wichita's Regina Klenjoski Dance Company premieres 'Adieu' at New Dance Partners in Overland Park (shoutwichita.com) — Wichita's Regina Klenjoski Dance Company is bringing a world-premiere contemporary dance work to Overland Park as part of New Dance Partners at Johnson County Community College's Midwest Trust Center on Sept. 18–19. Local audiences can see four brand-new pieces, including this collaboration with acclaimed choreographer Katarzyna Skarpetowska, showcasing professional dancers and nationally recognized creative talent on a regional stage.
   

📸 Around Overland Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Overland Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• KC Nerd Con →
  Overland Park

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Overland Park Worship Services →
  Nave in OP, 5500 W. 91st Street, Overland Park
• WoodsStock 5k & 10k →
  Overland Park KS
• Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Overland →
  Urban Air Overland Park, 14401 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park
  8:00 am
• Sound Healing with The Healing Guy →
  Very Well KC, 7905 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park
  1:00 pm
• High School Student Life →
  Student Life Basement, 5500 W. 91st Street, Overland Park
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Alpha →
  Disciples' Center, 5500 W. 91st Street, Overland Park
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Aspiria →
  Aspiria Campus, 6450 Sprint Parkway Circle Drive, Overland Park
  8:00 am
• Android SIG →
  Johnson County Library – Oak Park, 9500 Bluejacket St, Overland Park
  2:30 pm
• Maintain Your Ride Class →
  JoCo Central Resource Library, 9875 W 87th St, Overland Park
  6:00 pm
• Middle School Student Life →
  Student Life Basement, 5500 W. 91st Street, Overland Park
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Oktoberfest →
  Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just saw the local news report about "Do Kansans have an accent?
  " Most said no, and I agree. However, years ago I visited here and the accent was very 'southern' leaning and someone said: "Boy, you should hear em… (Nextdoor Lancaster)
• Back again with another request for recommendations!
  Last time I posted here looking for help with yard repairs, I got so many great suggestions and ended up finding an awesome contractor through this… (Nextdoor Bentwood Park)

• Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Overland Park. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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