By Erin Dougherty for the City of Overland Park People all over the country are falling prey to a number of costly COVID-19 scams, including Kansas residents. The FBI and Secret Service have described these types of scams as the “other coronavirus crisis,” stating, “the more catastrophic the event, the more active the fraudsters.” As Kansas Attorney […]
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Safe ways for kids to experience Santa’s Christmas magic during COVID-19
By Erin Dougherty for the City of Overland Park The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact much of our lives, but it won’t stop Santa from spreading holiday cheer to kids of all ages. While it’s not advisable to stand in long lines or sit on Santa’s lap this year, there are still many options for […]
Managing mental health during a pandemic
By Erin Dougherty for the City of Overland Park If you are in need of support, reach out to any of the following local resources: Call 911 in an emergency Overland Park Police Department Crisis Intervention Team 913-890-1CIT Johnson County Mental Health 24-Hour Services: 913-268-0156 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24-Hour Services: 1-800-273-8255 The emotional stress, […]
City increases LGBTQ protection score
The City of Overland Park is proud to share its 2020 Municipal Equality Index score. The Human Rights Campaign, which issues the annual scorecard examining how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ people who live and work there, awarded Overland Park with a score of 93 out of 100 possible points. “Inclusion […]
COVID-safe local holiday shopping tips
By Morgan Cormack for the City of Overland Park The strangest year we’ve had in recent memory will be ending with a strange, different and potentially dangerous holiday season. Given that social distancing is a key to preventing the spread of COVID-19, your traditional shopping experience isn’t just uncomfortable anymore: it also can be risky. […]
Improvements completed at Young’s Park
Grab your racket or paddle and head on down to the new and improved Young’s Park. Parks and Recreation crews recently completed improvements to the east side of the park, which include new pickleball courts. The park, at 7701 Antioch, underwent construction on the improvements this fall. Crews constructed new pickleball courts next to the […]
Winter Overview in your mailbox soon
Overview is the city’s quarterly newsletter for residents. It includes news, things to see and do in Overland Park, valuable information for neighborhoods, recreational and environmental news. The Overview Winter 2020 features articles about Online shopping safety and security, including tips to save your packages from porch pirates, An update to the City’s sign code, […]
COVID safety for holiday gatherings
By Morgan Cormack for the City of Overland Park With the holidays right around the corner, you’re likely starting to make plans. But how do you celebrate with the family during a pandemic? Are gatherings canceled altogether? The decision to celebrate with others is still a personal one, but there are several ways to minimize your […]
Here’s where to find food assistance in Overland Park and how you can help
By Erin Dougherty for the City of Overland Park As families and individuals face financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the community is coming together to provide options for those who need food assistance. Before the pandemic began, food insecurity in the U.S. was at its lowest level in more than 20 years. Unfortunately, […]
Governing Body to meet virtually
The Overland Park City Council and City Council committees will begin meeting virtually this week in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Mayor Carl Gerlach announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that all upcoming meetings will be held via Zoom. “Due to the County’s new rules on COVID, we have decided to start […]
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