The community has two final opportunities next week to get involved in the City’s budgeting process. There will be two public hearings, and the budget is scheduled for City Council adoption, at the Monday, August 21 City Council meeting. One public hearing is the City’s standard for its budget process, providing residents an opportunity to […]
Water Quality Awareness Month reminds us of the vital importance of maintaining clean and safe water sources for ourselves, our communities and the environment. Here are three easy ways to help keep our water clean: Only rain down the drain As water travels to storm drains, it picks up many pollutants such as motor oil, […]
Keep your sand wedge close and prepare to chip away at newly renovated challenges at Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club. Fleetwood Services will install Premier White Golf Course Sand on all 36 holes spanning the North, South, West and Par 3 courses. The bunker renovation project tees off this fall and will conclude before the […]
Beginning Monday, August 14, the westbound I-435 to southbound U.S. 69 loop ramp will close for bridge demolition as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. The full closure is expected to last 15 days. All project work is weather-dependent and subject to change. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build […]
Smoke detectors play a pivotal role in safeguarding lives and property by providing early warning in the event of a fire. Keep your loved ones safe by properly maintaining and updating your smoke alarms: Batteries: Smoke alarms need new batteries at least once a year. Without working batteries, your alarm is useless. Even hardwired alarms […]
Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his August video message. This month, the mayor shares details about: The City’s response to severe weather, And the grand opening of LongHouse Visitor Center. Watch the Mayor’s Message below. […]
Overland Park residents affected by severe weather can drop storm debris off at Young’s Pool, 8421 W. 77th Street, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following days: Saturday, August 12 Sunday, August 13 Storm debris drop-off will not be offered on August 5-6 in order to clear debris collected during previous drop-off events and create […]
The Overland Park Police Department is partnering with Kia and Hyundai to help protect drivers from vehicle theft. Certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles with steel key ignitions pose an increased risk of theft. Overland Park residents who drive a qualifying vehicle may pick up a free steering wheel lock at one of OPPD’s lock distribution […]
Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools close for the season on August 8: Bluejacket Pool, 10101 Bond St. Stonegate Pool, 9701 Antioch Rd. Young’s Pool, 8421 W. 77th St. Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for cleaning and is scheduled to reopen on August 9. Upon reopening, Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center will operate Monday-Friday […]
Whether you are an amateur or a professional artist, now is your chance to get creative! This citywide Chalk the Walk contest kicked off August 1 with the theme “All are Welcome.” Participants are encouraged to create works of art using sidewalk chalk in front of their homes, in their neighborhoods, and around their neighborhood […]