Tag: Overland Park

Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Machine Gun

Verdell D. Mays, a 30-year-old from Overland Park, Kansas, pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a modified Glock .40 caliber fully automatic pistol. As a felon, he faces up to 25 years in prison. His case is part of Operation Take Back America, targeting violent crime and illegal immigration. Sentencing is set for April 2026.

Middle School Students In Kansas Compete In First-Ever Civics Competition

The United States is divided politically, but hope lies in the next generation. The Kansas Leadership Center aims to transform civic life by promoting leadership and progress. They collaborated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and local chambers to host a civics competition for middle school students. Despite threats and challenges, the students showed empathy and innovation, with Rishaan Panchal winning first place with a thoughtful speech on healthcare. This event signifies the potential for positive change.

Overland Park Becomes First Home of the College Baseball Hall of Fame

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park proudly announce that the College Baseball Hall of Fame will establish its...

Former Nurse Sentenced for Stealing Opioids from Kansas Hospital

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced to 18 months in prison and his nursing license forfeited...

Overland Park Woman Sentenced for Bank Fraud

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas woman was sentenced to 33 months in prison for bank fraud. According to court...

Divisions over Kansas K-12 education spawn misinformation and anxiety at Overland Park forum

by Margaret Mellott, Kansas Reflector June 26, 2022 OVERLAND PARK — As she sat in the back of the conference...

Indictment: Man Stole 22 Firearms During Burglary at Kansas Pawnshop

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas man was indicted today on federal charges that he stole 22 firearms from...

Governor Kelly Orders Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff In Honor of Officer Mike Mosher

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff on...