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Greetings Overland Park! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a Royals move reshape Overland Park’s future?
  • Where Overland Park families can find food help during freezing nights

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Breezy, warm, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead for Kansas (newstribune.com) — Overland Park is suddenly in the big-league spotlight, with a Royals affiliate already holding the mortgage on land in the city as the Chiefs commit to a new domed stadium in Kansas. State leaders approved billions in STAR bonds for the project, promising thousands of jobs and a 2031 opening, while Missouri officials scramble to respond to the loss of Arrowhead.
   

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• Kansas City Winter Resources for the Unhoused: What to Do and Where to Go When Temperatures Drop (kansascitydefender.com) — If you or someone you know in Overland Park is struggling with homelessness or food insecurity this winter, Catholic Charities’ food distribution site on West 87th Street is one of many regional resources listed here. The guide outlines Kansas City’s cold-weather shelter system, medical care options, and food programs across the metro, with phone numbers and access details to help people stay safe when temperatures plunge.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I volunteer at KC Pet Project and noticed today that we have several Husky dogs available for adoption.
    Warning though.....they are not for the lazy or faint of heart. Make sure you know the breed traits! Also, all pets are part of a current adoption… (Nextdoor Bel-air Heights)
  • Hello, neighbors!!
    Our cat Arturo has escaped the house. He’s a super friendly 10ish year old gray that looks like a Russian Blue. We are on the corner of Floyd and… (Nextdoor Brookridge Estates)
  • Hilton posted a job opening for Banquet Captain - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City Overland Park in Overland Park. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leawood

  • Leawood is cutting down lanes near this elementary school to make the road safer for children (johnsoncountypost.com)
  • Prairie Village Macy's redevelopment is on track. When will it be finished? (johnsoncountypost.com)
  • What about the Royals? Questions remain about MLB team as Chiefs solidify future in Kansas (kwch.com)

Prairie Village

  • Smuggling primates amid the Prairie Village pet monkey debate (kansascity.com)
  • 'Service for Sarah' Week begins in honor of Sarah Milgrim (kmbc.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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