🌱 Patch AM: Did you see this white Chevy Malibu during Tuesday’s highway shooting?

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In today's newsletter:

• Did you see this white Chevy Malibu during Tuesday’s highway shooting?
• Why neighbors are fighting a potential Royals stadium at 119th and Nall.
• What Overland Park residents should do if they find a sick bird

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 54 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 43, low: 38.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police searching for vehicle involved in road rage shooting near Overland Park (kansascity.com) — Overland Park police are asking for your help finding a white Chevrolet Malibu tied to a Tuesday morning road rage shooting that moved from K-10 to I-435 near Quivira. Multiple shots were fired at another driver, and investigators want tips from anyone who saw the car or has dashcam footage from that stretch of highway.
   

2. Headlines for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (kansaspublicradio.org) — Johnson County residents are organizing against a proposed Kansas City Royals stadium site at 119th and Nall in Overland Park, citing traffic and hospital access concerns, while nearby Leawood’s mayor also opposes the location. The same regional news roundup covers university DEI scrutiny, a De Soto Panasonic plant incident, and other Kansas developments that could indirectly affect local readers.
   

3. Birds are dying around KC from fast-spreading strain of avian flu. What to know (kansascity.com) — A fast-spreading strain of avian flu is killing wild birds across the Kansas City area, including a red-tailed hawk that an Overland Park family found injured in their backyard. Wildlife experts say snow geese and other species are being hit hardest, and they urge residents to report sick birds, avoid handling them bare-handed, and cook any hunted birds thoroughly.
   

4. Johnson County company partners with disability nonprofit to fight isolation (kctv5.com) — A Johnson County home renovation by BSD Homes has turned into the largest-ever donation to Friendship Circle, a nonprofit fighting isolation for people with disabilities in the Kansas City area, including Overland Park. The company flipped a rundown house into a modern farmhouse and gave every dollar of profit to support inclusive programs that connect people with and without disabilities.
   

5. JoCo Catholic school puts teacher on leave during ‘behavior' investigation (kansascity.com) — A Johnson County Catholic school in nearby Leawood has placed a teacher on administrative leave while state child-welfare officials review a conduct complaint, and the Archdiocese urges anyone with information about misconduct to contact authorities. The situation unfolds as parishioners still process the earlier resignation of Rev. Richard Storey, who previously served at Holy Spirit Parish in Overland Park before moving to Cure of Ars.
   

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Friday December 19

• Winter Parties
  Cottonwood Point Elementary , 10521 W. 129th St. , Overland Park
  5:00 pm
• Early Dismissal
  Mission Trail Elementary , 13200 Mission Road , Leawood
  5:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Inclusive Storytime: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
  Johnson County Library - Lenexa City Center , 8778 Penrose Ln , Lenexa
  9:30 am
• JH BB vs Meadow View
  Oswego Junior Senior High School , 1501 Tomahawk Trail , Oswego
  5:00 pm
• 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (2 lanes) - Short Course
  SMSD Aquatic Center , 17251 W. 87th St. Parkway , Lenexa
  6:00 pm
• Evening Yoga
  De Soto, KS Calendar , 32905 W. 84th Street , De Soto
  6:30 pm
• YCC Christmas Program
  St. Ann Catholic School , 7241 Mission Road , Prairie Village
  6:30 pm
• City Council Meeting
  De Soto, KS Calendar De Soto, KS 66018
  7:00 pm
• Winter Play - "The Snow Must Go On!"
  Westridge Middle School Both Gyms & Stage
  7:00 pm
• Dickens Carolers in Concert
  Chestnut Fine Arts Center , 234 N Chestnut St , Olathe
  7:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Gingerbread House Day- K-5
  Tomahawk Elem Olathe, KS 66062
• Holiday Spirit Week- Festive Friday- Wear Anything Holiday!
  Tomahawk Elem Olathe, KS 66062

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What do you know?
  Another cat post. UPDATE: He is a friendly big bubba and unfortunately also has an abscess on his paw. I named him Pablo. Pablo will not be… (Nextdoor Sylvan Grove)
• Just venting a little.
  I was at Hen House, parked in the closest handicap spot and proceeded halfway into the street to cross to enter the door. A truck with a woman… (Nextdoor Grand and Forest Oaks)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Overland Park. Apply here.
• The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Pre-K Lead Teacher in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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