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Overland Park neighbors ask for speeding solutions on 87th Street following launch of Safe Streets plan
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (473+ words) An initiative in Overland Park wants neighbor feedback to make the streets safer, and is asking for public feedback. KSHB 41's Isabella Ledonne filed a report on the program launch, and it caught the attention of multiple Overland Park neighbors....
FIFA World Cup 2026 spurs human trafficking awareness trainings in Missouri, Kansas
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (574+ words) In both Missouri and Kansas, efforts to prepare for possible human trafficking during World Cup events are ramping up. Several studies affiliated with universities across the country say there's little to no evidence that directly links large sporting events to…...
Former Overland Park police officer sentenced to 2 years probation in 2023 case
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (122+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " A Wyandotte County judge sentenced a former Overland Park police officer on March 27 to 24 months probation in a 2023 criminal case. Omar Diosdado pleaded no contest to two counts of attempted aggravated battery, one count of criminal restraint…...
Kansas City Chiefs back girls flag football in Kansas with Let Her Play initiative
19+ hour, 56+ min ago (331+ words) KSHB 41 News anchor Taylor Hemness reports on stories across Kansas, including a focus on consumer issues. You can contact Taylor by email. The Kansas City Chiefs want you to join them in the effort to make flag football a sanctioned…...
Registration opens for passes to FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (166+ words) Registration for passes to FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City, an 18-day event taking place during the 2026 World Cup, is now open. With fewer than 70 days to go until the tournament, organizers announced the festival will host up to 25,000 fans at…...
Kansas City, Kansas, already welcoming international visitors before World Cup
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (857+ words) Kansas City, Kansas, is already welcoming international athletes ahead of the World Cup, showcasing what the city has to offer on its Taco Trail tour. NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez visited KCK last week to take the tour. Suarez,…...
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas plans to stay Mayor, declines run for Congress in 2026
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (220+ words) Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas plans to stay Mayor, declines run for Congress in 2026KSHB 41 Kansas City Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas plans to stay Mayor, declines run for Congress in 2026 According to the Mayor's video, he says there is a…...
Thousands show up to protest current administration at 'No Kings' rally in Kansas City, Missouri
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (223+ words) Thousands showed up to Mill Creek Park on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri, in a wave of protests across the country criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. Multiple protesters told KSHB 41 News they participated in the protest because they…...
Overland Park launches program to make streets safer, asking for input from residents
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (405+ words) Overland Park, Kansas, is launching a program to make neighborhood streets safer by compiling traffic data from neighbors. The Safe Streets Plan is asking neighbors for their feedback and input on traffic concerns in their area. Neighborhoods like 99th Terrace and…...
Overland Park leaders discuss city and county preparations, transportation plans for World Cup
1+ week, 2+ day ago (529+ words) The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is on, and Johnson County is preparing. Overland Park leaders met to discuss what they are doing, including what the event means for the area's transportation. To meet the demand, Johnson County World…...