City Of Overland Park: Parade Of Hearts In Overland Park

The Parade of Hearts is a public art experience in which 154 heart sculptures, engraved with the initials KC, have been painted and disp ...

City Of Overland Park: Learn To Plan Your Community With Planning 101

Plug in to community planning and the City's upcoming Comprehensive Plan update with a new educational tool, Planning 101.

City Of Overland Park: Provide Your Thoughts On OP's Streets

Overland Park's Infrastructure Advisory Group wants to hear from you about City streets.

City Of Overland Park: KDOT To Build All Proposed Noise Walls During 69Express Construction

The Kansas Department of Transportation announced that it will build all 11 noise walls that were proposed as part of the U.S. 69 Expans ...

City Of Overland Park: Overland Park Begins Search For Next City Manager

The City of Overland Park is recruiting a new city manager.

City Of Overland Park: New LED Bulbs Lighting The Way On Major City Streets

The City is making streetlights more energy efficient.

City Of Overland Park: Farmers' Market Returns To Expanded Pavilion Site

The Overland Park Farmers Market will return to 7950 Marty Street this year, but you may notice some changes for continued safe operations.

City Of Overland Park: New Pilot Program Allows Many Residents To Raise Chickens

City Council has approved a new pilot program allowing many Overland Park residents to raise chickens.

City Of Overland Park: Land A Seasonal Job With Your City This Summer

Whether you are looking to make some extra money over summer break or seeking an additional part-time job, now is your opportunity to se ...

City Of Overland Park: Work Begins On New Small Business Grant

The City of Overland Park will begin an engagement phase of a new small business rescue program scheduled to launch in Spring 2022.

City Of Overland Park: Mayor Encourages Blood Donation Amid Shortage

During a visit to the Community Blood Center of Kansas City today, Mayor Curt Skoog encouraged Overland Park residents to consider donat ...

Overland Park-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Figures

The Johnson County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

City Of Overland Park: OPCAT Off To A Fetching Start

The Overland Park Crisis Action Team has hit the ground running in 2022, and there's already a new four-legged team member on board.

City Of Overland Park: Overland Park Receives Honors In 2021 For Quality Of Life, Safety

Overland Park once again is a great place to live, work and play, with plenty of awards and honors to back it up. In 2021, this includes ...

City Of Overland Park: Residents Will Get Annual Bulky Item Pickup Under New Ordinance

Overland Park residents now have an opportunity to receive bulky item service once a year under an updated ordinance governing trash col ...

City Of Overland Park: Stay Safe From Fire During This Abnormally Warm, Dry December

This December has been warmer than usual, a departure from the typical cold weather this time of year. However, it has also brought an i ...

City Of Overland Park: Save Big On Community Center Discounts In 2022

Hit the ground (or the treadmill) running in 2022 with annual memberships to Matt Ross Community Center and Tomahawk Ridge Community Center.

Overland Park-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Johnson County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

City Of Overland Park: The Best Places To See Holiday Lights In Overland Park

Deck the halls? More like deck the whole city. One of the most fun pastimes during the holiday season is driving around to see the festi ...

City Of Overland Park: Fire Station 48 Now Serving Southern Overland Park

A new fire station is now in service in southern Overland Park, helping support growing emergency needs in the area. The Overland Park F ...

Overland Park-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Johnson County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

City Of Overland Park: Snow Crews Ready For Another Winter In Overland Park

Following weeks of training, Overland Park snow crews are prepared for anything Mother Nature throws at us this winter. You'll see them ...

City Of Overland Park: ‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly At Thompson Park

With strings of lights, strands of garlands, and a giant Christmas tree, Thompson Park is a picturesque place to be during the holiday s ...

City Of Overland Park: Plan Around These City Closures During The Holiday Season

The holidays are approaching, and that means spending quality time with family and friends. With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's ...

City Of Overland Park: Overland Park Maintains High Equality Score

The City of Overland Park maintained a high Municipal Equality Index score in 2021.

City Of Overland Park: City Council Approves Mental Health Advisory Committee

The Overland Park City Council approved creation of a mental health advisory committee at Monday's City Council meeting.

City Of Overland Park: 2020 Census Results Mark Growing Population In Overland Park

Initial results of the 2020 Census are in, and they offer a glimpse at Overland Park's growing, diversifying population.

How Reliable Is Your Kansas Electric Utility?

Extreme weather has made electric reliability a challenge in the U.S. Here is how Kansas compares.

City Of Overland Park: Your Fall Shopping Guide For The Overland Park Farmers' Market

As the weather cools down, the kitchen is the perfect place to warm up. Fall means breaking out the family recipes, whether you're stayi ...

City Of Overland Park: Infrastructure Advisory Group To Begin Work

Overland Park's City Council Public Works Committee last night approved the members of a new Infrastructure Advisory Group to assess the ...

City Of Overland Park: Planning The Plan: The Big Impact Of Small Scale Development

Residents who want to help plan the future of Overland Park can watch a new session in a speaker series, focused on how different types ...

City Of Overland Park: Stormwater Cost-Share Program Marks Highest-Funded Year To Date

The City of Overland Park gave more stormwater cost-share funding to the public in 2021 than any other year in the program's 11-year his ...

City Of Overland Park: Get Spooky With These Upcoming Events In OP

Spooky season is here in Overland Park.

City Of Overland Park: Overland Park Celebrates Jason Sudeikis Day

Today is the first-ever Jason Sudeikis Day in Overland Park.

Overland Park-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Johnson County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

City Of Overland Park: OPFD Celebrates Fire Prevention Week With A Virtual Open House

The Overland Park Fire Department is getting creative in the pandemic.

City Of Overland Park: Community Survey Results Show High Levels Of Satisfaction With OP

The results of the latest citywide survey, out this week, show Overland Park residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with the City's serv ...

City Of Overland Park: Planning The Plan: The Future Of Transportation And Mobility

Residents who want to help plan the future of Overland Park can watch a new session in a speaker series, focused on how different types ...

Back Rent On Rise In Johnson County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Johnson County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

City Of Overland Park: City Council Approves 2022 Budget

The City Council approved the 2022 Budget for the City of Overland Park Monday night, adding mental health resources to the Police Depar ...