Overland Park headlines and updates

12+ hour, 15+ min ago (475+ words) The Boilermakers (6-0) earned 46 of 61 first-place votes in Monday's poll to remain at the top after beating then-No. 15 Texas Tech by 30 to win the Baha Mar Championship in the Bahamas. The Wildcats (5-0) earned 11 first-place votes to jump two spots. That came after last week's win at then-No. 3 UConn, part of run that began with a victory over reigning NCAA champion Florida in Las Vegas and a win against a ranked UCLA team in Los Angeles. Arizona was ranked No. 13 in the preseason AP Top 25, but jumped to No. 5 after the Florida win before inching up to No. 4 last week. Houston, which spent a week at No. 1 earlier this month, slid a spot to No. 3 to make room for the Wildcats, while Duke and UConn rounded out the top five. Louisville, Michigan, Alabama, BYU and Florida rounded out the top 10, with the…...

16+ hour, 1+ min ago (317+ words) CMA New Artist of the Year Zach Top Joins Treaty Oak Revival and Rascal Flatts as Headliners Zach Top, who won the CMA New Artist of the Year award on November 19, 2025, joins the lineup at a key moment in his career. His recent recognition adds momentum to a festival anchored by proven stars and fan favorites. The Main Stage support lineup features Wyatt Flores, Scotty McCreery, Tracy Lawrence, Presley & Taylor, Diamond Rio, Jerrod Niemann, Lanie Gardner, and The Wilder Blue. Each act brings a distinct style that supports the festival's commitment to showcasing both established names and artists shaping today's country scene. The 2026 Country Stampede also expands fan experiences across several platforms. The weekend opens with a pre-party in downtown Bonner Springs, Kansas, giving attendees an early start. After each night's headliner, fans can keep the energy going at the…...

19+ hour, 30+ min ago (648+ words) The Rus-T-Barn Christmas tree farm is experiencing an unprecedented early rush this season, nearly selling out of all its inventory ahead of Thanksgiving. Owner Lisa Tobin watched her biggest inventory in the farm's six-year existence disappear quickly. The farm opened Saturday with 215 trees and was down to about 30 within 48 hours. Cars lined up, and families piled in. Tobin told KSHB 41 News reporter Ryan Gamboa the Chiefs game provided some relief. "I just hope we have a great Black Friday because I don't think we'll be open much longer after that," Tobin said. The early demand appears to be driven by multiple factors, including rising prices for artificial trees and a growing preference for supporting local businesses. According to NPR, artificial tree dealers are warning customers to expect prices 10% to 15% higher this year due to the U.S.-China trade war. Nearly all…...

20+ hour, 21+ min ago (848+ words) Overland Park and Lenexa have agreed to use tourism tax dollars to help fund a new, temporary bus service that will connect the two cities to Kansas City International Airport during next summer's World Cup. Last week, both city councils approved an agreement with the Board of County Commissioners to operate a free express bus transit line connecting KCI to Lenexa City Center and the Overland Park Convention Center. The effort will cost $2.6 million, with $2 million of that paid for by a federal grant administered through the Mid-America Regional Council. Both Lenexa and Overland Park agreed to chip in $200,000 each to make up the difference, along with another $200,000 from the county, which is expected to approve its portion soon. The service will tentatively start on March 1, 2026, and end on Nov. 30, 2026. During that time, all bus rides from the airport to…...

23+ hour, 21+ min ago (297+ words) Two historic programs face off when Notre Dame and Kansas compete in a Players Era Championship game. Kansas (3-2) has dropped games to North Carolina and Duke early this season. The Jayhawks are banking on Darryn Peterson being healthy for this game following lingering hamstring issues. Meanwhile, Flory Bidunga has impressed in his absence. The Fighting Irish (4-1) saw their three-game win streak to start the season broken against Ohio State. Markus Burton and Carson Towt have impressed early under Micah Shrewsberry's leadership. Notre Dame and Kansas haven't faced off since the 1987-88 season. The Fighting Irish own a 9-3 advantage in the all-time series against the Jayhawks. The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Kansas vs. Notre Dame. Kansas vs. Notre Dame will air nationally on TNT. College basketball fans can stream the game with'DIRECTV. Catch every game " try'DIRECTV…...