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 […]
By Erin Dougherty for the City of Overland Park It seems like information about COVID-19 changes frequently, and comes to us through many channels including email, social media, websites and news outlets. We all want to know the best ways to protect our families from this deadly virus and what to do if we think […]
Exercise can improve your physical health and your mental health, and an annual promotion at Matt Ross Community Center and Tomahawk Ridge Community Center can improve your financial health. Save 15% when you purchase an annual community center membership, annual group exercise membership, or annual total fit membership during the first 15 days of 2021. […]
Take a lesson at Sykes Lady Overland Park Golf Club or St. Andrews Overland Park Golf Club, and you’ll be learning from the best in the midwest. The PGA Midwest recognizes golf pros from the region every year with its Special Awards. In 2019 and 2020, the PGA Midwest Section recognized three Overland Park golf […]