Local search for Overland Park

1+ hour, 19+ min ago  (503+ words) The Kansas City Royals are searching for answers, and Bobby Witt Jr. is making sure nobody on the roster hides from the truth. After Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium, the franchise shortstop delivered a message…...

15+ hour, 42+ min ago  (321+ words) KANSAS CITY, Kan. " When Kansas Speedway opened in 2001 during NASCAR's expansion boom, it was often viewed as just another mile-and-a-half oval " a "cookie-cutter" track designed to grow the sport's presence in new markets. More than two decades later, that perception…...

10+ hour, 41+ min ago  (137+ words) Tuesday night is an Alert Day across the Kansas City region as unseasonably warm and humid air sets the stage for multiple rounds of storms. The main window to watch tonight is between 7 p. m. - 11 p. m. , when clusters of thunderstorms are expected to…...

6+ hour, 2+ min ago  (174+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A popular boutique is closing dozens of locations, including stores in Overland Park and Kansas City, Mo. The Painted Tree sent messages to vendors on April 14 about the decision it made to cease operations, effective immediately....

12+ hour, 21+ min ago  (123+ words) Another step towards a downtown ballpark for the Kansas City Royals was completed Tuesday afternoon. A key stadium financing ordinance advanced to the Kansas City, Missouri, City Council with a recommendation to pass. The ordinance will be on the city…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (726+ words) Overland Park, KANSAS, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Factory Direct Mattress of Overland Park, a locally owned mattress retailer serving the Kansas City metro area, announced an expanded focus on. .. Factory Direct Mattress of Overland Park Expands Focus on Split King Mattresses…...

23+ hour, 28+ min ago  (236+ words) Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency to provide state assistance to communities impacted by Monday evening storms. Video above: News Chopper 9 shows storm damage in Ottawa, Hillsdale Storms and possible tornadoes tore through the region,…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (496+ words) Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency after tornado-producing storms tore through parts of northeast Kansas. TOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency after tornado-producing storms tore through parts…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (529+ words) Kansas City is preparing to host Lionel Messi, widely considered one of the best soccer players in the world. But decades before Messi's arrival, another soccer king left his mark on the city: Pel. On July 4, 1968, fans packed the old…...

19+ hour, 12+ min ago  (203+ words) Kansas City's efforts to bring the Royals downtown are expected to move forward today during two city meetings. The decisions made in both meetings will determine the future of a downtown Royals stadium at Washington Square Park. The Finance, Governance,…...