Due to flooding in Indian Creek, extremely muddy conditions in the park and the threat of more weather in the forecast, the Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular scheduled for Thursday, July 4, was canceled.
A fireworks show will now take place on Friday, July 5 at 10 p.m. There will be no food trucks or musical performances on Friday.
The Overland Park Farmers’ Market will reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, April 17, as an essential food provider. The City is proud to bring the open-air, distanced, walk-up market concept back to Matt Ross Community Center this spring. Safe, popular market option While the coronavirus pandemic prompted many changes in market operations in […]
There will be no major changes in weekly curbside recycling requirements for solid waste haulers in Overland Park any time soon. Last night, Overland Park’s Community Development committee heard a request from Waste Management, which, along with many other private businesses, provides curbside trash and recycling services to Overland Park residents. Waste Management requested the […]
Overland Park has long been an inclusive community, welcoming all people to live, work and play. This month, we recognize and honor Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. Get involved with Black History Month in your community in the following ways: Learn + Reflect Overland Park is fortunate to have […]
The spotlight is on City staff during the City of Overland Park’s quarterly Staff Spotlight tweet-alongs. The City’s newest tweet-along follows Equipment Mechanic Jeff Everson as he works on a variety of vehicles in the City’s fleet. Each quarter, City communications staff tweet along with a different staff member to explore their daily tasks, providing […]
At last night’s Public Safety meeting, Overland Park Police Department Chief Frank Donchez shared the ways his department is meeting the Kansas Commission on Racial Equity and Justice’s recommendations. The department is meeting and will continue to work at nearly all of the commission’s 24 recommendations, Donchez said. Some of those recommendations include: Increasing transparency […]
If you drive U.S. 69, you probably have some thoughts about traffic. The Kansas Department of Transportation, in partnership with the City of Overland Park, is hosting virtual meetings so you can learn more about 69 Express, the U.S. 69 Expansion Project. Currently, officials are engaged in an in-depth study of how to best reduce […]
A section of 123rd Street now has a new name: Mike Mosher Boulevard. The name change honors fallen Overland Park Police Officer Mike Mosher, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this year. Last night, City Council approved renaming 123rd Street between Blue Valley Parkway and Metcalf. Police Chief Frank Donchez took input […]
You’re driving down a City street, and you notice a stand selling Kansas City Chiefs gear that isn’t usually there. Stands like these pop up across the metro during the playoffs, scattered throughout parking lots and on street corners. In Overland Park, there are specific requirements in order for the vendors to operate legally. Vendors […]
It is with great sadness we share news regarding the passing of former Overland Park Council Member Terry Goodman, who passed away on Sunday. Goodman served the community and city of Overland Park for more 20 years, beginning with the Overland Park Planning Commission in the 1990s. He was elected to represent Ward 4 in […]
By Morgan Cormack for the City of Overland Park Going on ten months into this pandemic, you and the kids might be getting tired, bored or itchy to do something fun. If you’re looking for something to do with the family while staying happy and healthy, here’s some options right here in our city. Take […]