As you spend quality time with family and friends this holiday season, please plan around closures at City facilities. Here’s what you need to know about operating hours through the new year. City Hall Closed Dec. 25 Closed Jan. 1 Sanders Justice Center Closed Dec. 25 Closed Jan. 1 Matt Ross Community Center & Tomahawk […]
A program that brought the Overland Park Fire Department and Blue Valley School District students together has come full circle. This fall, two Blue Valley graduates officially started their firefighting career with the City of Overland Park. Before putting on the patch, they’d been working toward this day for years, training through the Blue Valley […]
Don’t let the Grinch steal your holiday gifts this year! The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Follow these tips from the Overland Park Police Department to safeguard your holiday giving: Install a doorbell video camera to deter thieves. Security cameras reduce the likelihood that a thief will stop on your porch. If they […]
As the chill of winter sets in, it’s time to stay cozy—and stay informed! You may have heard terms like “wind chill watch,” “extreme cold warning” and “wind chill advisory” in the past, and wondered what the difference is between the terms. You’re not alone – the National Weather Service was aware people found these […]
Overland Park is passing the baton to the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment to permit and inspect septic systems and swimming pools beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. The Governing Body approved changes to City ordinances at a City Council meeting on Nov. 18. These updates streamline processes and align the City with countywide […]
The 151st Street to northbound U.S. 69 entrance ramp will close from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 to facilitate a traffic switch as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll lane in each direction adjacent to the […]
In his December video message, hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community. This month, the mayor shares details about: Shopping local this holiday season, OP’s Most-Spirited Holiday Home Contest, And a message of gratitude for the first responders and medical professionals who came to the Mayor’s aid during the critical […]
Overland Park Police Officer Wes Griffith and Officer Bill Koehn received the Innovations in Community Policing Award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Held at the United States Department of Justice, the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing honors exceptional achievements in fostering public safety and community trust. The Innovations […]
Overland Park’s Most-Spirited Holiday Home contest is back! Is it a beaut, Clark? Does your display sleigh? Then submit a photo of the outside of your decorated home now through Dec. 13. Show off your twinkling light display, garland, wreaths, inflatables or any other decorations on your porch, driveway, deck or yard. Submit Your Holiday […]
Kick off your holiday season with a festive morning of shopping, delicious treats and community cheer at the Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Overland Park Farmers’ Market. This special event features all the farm-fresh produce and local foods you love, plus a delightful holiday twist! This year’s […]