Giggle Time is back! Beginning March 6, join in the laughter and fun at this delightful children’s program at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month from March to December. From talented musicians to captivating storytellers and engaging puppeteers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And the best part? Giggle Time is completely […]
As spring approaches, so does the possibility of severe weather across the Midwest. The National Weather Service designated March 4-8 Severe Weather Preparedness Week to promote diligent planning for inclement weather. Stay safe this severe weather season by staying informed and preparing for our area’s most common types of severe weather. The first line of […]
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 4, both directions of 139th Street at U.S. 69 will close for northbound bridge construction along with the reconstruction of portions of 139th Street as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. Lanes will reopen in June. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build […]
We may be biased, but we believe Overland Park is the best place to live, work and play! WalletHub recently crowned OP one of the Happiest Cities in America, coming in second on the list of cities across the United States. Wallethub ranks cities based on a variety of factors across three key dimensions: Emotional […]
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Overland Park? A draft update to the City of Overland Park’s comprehensive plan, Framework OP, is now available, and you are invited to review and comment. The City will host an in-person, public open house on February 28 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Matt Ross […]
Fill your schedule with exciting events happening in Overland Park! From family fun and creative workshops to Governing Body and committee meetings, the City’s event calendar is packed with endless opportunities to get involved in your community and make memories with friends and family: Art at the Center Guinotte Wise, a multifaceted artist, is set […]
Southbound lanes on U.S. 69 at Blue Valley Parkway will close to traffic overnight on Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24 between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. for bridge work on the 69 Express project. All lanes of 143rd Street under U.S. 69 will also close Feb. 26-March 2 between 7 p.m.-6 a.m. for […]
A draft update to the City of Overland Park’s comprehensive plan, Framework OP, is now available, and the public is invited to review and comment! The City will host two live virtual public meetings to provide an overview of the planning process, present plan highlights, and walk participants through how to provide feedback. To obtain […]
The 69 Express project team will share updates and construction plans for the U.S. 69 improvement project at an open house on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, located at 11902 Lowell Avenue. During the open house, the 69 Express project team will answer questions and share tolling information along […]
The City is hiring its next police chief. The City will hire an executive recruitment firm to conduct a nationwide search for a chief and engage the community and officers regarding their priorities for a Police Department leader. A committee of community representatives will select the contractor to do this work. The selected contractor will […]