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A Kansas City-area family has created a painted rock garden to bring joy to 6-year-old Madison Lang, who was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in late May 2026. The collection has grown to over 200 rocks, many sent by strangers and local schools, as the family prepares for Madison's first surgery.
Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez has resigned, according to a city statement. The reason for his departure was not provided. Donchez had been serving as the Police Chief since October 2014, previously holding the same position in Davenport, Iowa.
A fire broke out at the Q39 Bar-B-Q restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas, causing damage to the kitchen area. Firefighters quickly responded to the scene, shutting off the gas and extinguishing the fire within 15 minutes. No injuries were reported, but the restaurant will likely be closed for repairs. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Will Ensley, an incoming senior at Shawnee Mission Northwest, has been identified as the victim of a crash involving a dump truck and nine cars in Overland Park, Kansas. The 17-year-old was struck first when the dump truck plowed into the cars stopped at a red light. The school community is devastated by the loss and offering support to those affected by the tragedy.
A nine-car crash on Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park, Kansas, left at least one person critically injured, identified as a 17-year-old teenager. The road will remain closed until at least noon.
Multiple people were injured in a shooting at a hotel parking lot in Overland Park, Kansas. The incident started as a verbal disturbance between two pairs of individuals before escalating into a gunfight. One victim is in critical condition, while two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The police are investigating the incident.
Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of battery. The incident allegedly occurred at an Overland Park restaurant in February 2023, where he is accused of assaulting the owner and shoving a waiter. Mahomes' lawyer previously denied the claims against him. He has been booked into the Johnson County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond and an arraignment hearing has been set for May 5.
A carport fire in Overland Park damaged or destroyed 20 vehicles, with seven completely destroyed and 13 damaged from heat exposure. Fire crews were able to contain the flames to the carport and extinguish the fire in about 15 minutes, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A fire broke out in a carport at an Overland Park apartment complex, destroying seven vehicles and damaging 13 others. No one was hurt and the fire was contained to the carport area. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A fire in Overland Park destroyed seven cars and damaged another 13 in the carport area of the Club at Indian Creek Apartments. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Eight apartment units were displaced after an overnight fire at a two-story apartment building in Overland Park. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.
Eight apartment units were displaced after an overnight fire at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes in Overland Park. Firefighters took about two hours to bring the fire under control, and nobody was injured. Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents, and officials are investigating the cause of the fire.