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1. Overland Park police monitoring I-435 to deter speeding, unsafe driving (fox4kc.com) — Overland Park drivers on I-435 will see more police patrols during rush hour as officers crack down on speeding, distracted driving, and unsafe lane changes between Metcalf and the city's western border. The stepped-up enforcement, running through the end of 2026, targets a recent spike in crashes and aims to reduce serious injuries and fatalities for local commuters.
2. Kansas Christian College men's basketball teams report $88,146 in spending for 2024 (jocotoday.com) — Kansas Christian College in Overland Park spent $88,146 on its men's basketball teams in 2024, far below the statewide average for similar programs. The report tracks how the college's sports expenses have climbed in recent years and places that spending in the context of broader changes in college athletics and athlete compensation.
3. Explore Your JCPRD: Look up in the air! – It's a bird, it's a plane, it's – a squirrel? (johnsoncountypost.com) — Flying squirrels have been confirmed in several Johnson County parks, and researchers also surveyed multiple Overland Park parks, including Quivira Park, where none were detected yet. Local scientists explain how rare and vulnerable these nocturnal gliders are in eastern Kansas and share practical tips for residents to spot them and support forest conservation close to home.
4. Former President Obama is coming to Overland Park this weekend. What for? (johnsoncountypost.com) — Overland Park will host former President Barack Obama this weekend for a private Creative Planning client event at the Overland Park Convention Center, where he'll join former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for a moderated conversation. Local police are coordinating with the Secret Service on security, and while the visit adds political star power, it's not expected to include public campaign appearances for Kansas candidates.
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