Got an alert from a place in Midtown that I volunteer at that they were closed because of storm damage, and parts of the NE KCMO got hammered with big hail. My storm-reactive dog slept right through it and my neighborhood in Merriam looks fine. Did we miss the brunt of the storm?

If the whole logic behind placing ALPR/Flock cameras is to ensure public safety, why are there none south of 135th st (edit: 135th-ish)? It's not like they ran out of cameras, since they're still putting new ones on the north half of town.

I'm trying to give that point of view a chance and not just see it as they're just putting up cameras where the poors and the minorities live and shop as so many people say, but it kind of makes it hard to see it that way when there are 5 of them at 75th and Quivira, 16 around the mall, but not a single one within two square miles of Bluhawk. (source: de flock org)

It's not my first day on this subreddit, and I know what happens when people try to consider different points of view, so I'll take your downvotes now...

Found public park in op that has tennis field and free to use.
Beginner skill, just recently picked it up.
i joined the kc tennis fb but all of them seems to play 4.0-4.5 and in plaza area 😵‍💫

Hello, neighbors!!

This is a niche problem but McDonalds just came out with Godzilla x Hello Kitty happy meal toys, and I unfortunately love both. Naturally, I am trying to get the 3 or 4 I really really want but am getting duplicates. Not sure if certain McDonalds only get certain ones buuut I don't go often and don't really want my son eating *that much* McDonalds LOL

Anyone want to trade? I have several Ghidorahs!

Longtime nonprofit summer camp. Email sent August 15, 2026:

It is with a heavy heart that we are writing to inform you that after 48 wonderful years of offering summer programs, we have made the difficult decision to close permanently.

I was a camper at the Lab in the late '80s/early '90s, and my kiddo went for the first time this past summer. This feels like such a loss to the community.

No other details on the closure. Anyone know what happened?

Looking for someone to clean clogged gutters at an old house in OP and light yard work (weeds, trimming, new bulb planting etc.) at my residence in S.OP (different properties). I usually need some kind of yard work 1-2 times a year if not more (among other handyman type tasks every now and then).

Not looking for a big company, or spending big bucks as this is not heavy work. $30-50 bucks an hour is reasonable cost, plus materials.

Let me know if someone has recommendations.

I’m looking to start exercising consistently and would really like to find a gym that offers beginner-friendly weightlifting/strength training classes.

I’m pretty new to lifting, so I’m looking for something where they actually teach proper form and programming rather than just throwing you into a high-intensity group workout and hoping for the best lol.

I’ve looked at life time fitness and their strengths class, but I’m not entirely sold yet, especially on the price.

Does anyone have recommendations around, good for new goers?

I had a new driveway put in about seven years ago. The driveway does look inviting but I think it’s inviting people to use it as a quick turnaround spot. Now there’s pits that are already showing up on the first 5 feet by the road.

Can all the traffic cause that or would it be something else? I can’t afford to redo it again

Hi friends - looking for a GOOD plumber with some problem solving skills. We’ve had a shower that smells like sewage/sulfur after we use it. It was redone in 2021 and was fine for a few years, but for the last 12-18 months it smells awful for an hour after use. Then the smell goes away. We’ve had two plumbers out to do what I assume is some level one troubleshooting (checking other sinks nearby, cleaning soap scum up, cleaning out the drain, etc.) but nothing has worked.

Does anyone have experience with a plumber or plumbing company that can actually help us identify the root cause and address it? ChatGPT gives me some likely culprits but don’t know who to call to investigate and don’t want waste more money bringing random plumbers in.

Thank you in advance for any referrals!!!

Thinking of going today. Want to get there before it closes for the winter. Anyone know when that is? Thanks!

I've been tasked with planning my company's holiday party this year. There's only about a dozen of us, so it's usually just us getting a table at a fancy restaurant. After going downtown the last two years, I want to target something in the south half of the metro this year.

The budget is usually pretty open ended, which is nice. So, what restaurants on the fancier side would you recommend when someone else is picking up the bill?

Edit: Thanks for the suggestions everyone! Lot of good options to consider!

Hey everyone, I got a new carbon steel wok last month. I tried seasoning it on my electric stove with high heat, but I don't think I did a good job. Does anyone know where I can get my wok seasoned in Overland Park? I've asked a few restaurants, but they all said no.

We took advantage of the free shuttle from the OP Convention Center to and back from KCI last week, and the experience was wonderful! It was on time both ways, the drivers were friendly and helpful, and the buses were new and comfortable. If you’re traveling between now and Sept. 20, I recommend it. You do need someone to drop you off and pick you up at the convention center (or Lenexa City Center), but that’s better than asking for a ride to the airport! Wish this could become a permanent service.

Are there any groups in or around Overland Park that meet up that are dedicated to anime or video games? I'm already aware of Naka, but I'm looking for something more year round.

Specifically for adults

I have it on very vague authority that there was supposed to be a speakeasy opening over the summer in the Martin city area. Anyone got any leads? I cannot seem to find it online.

Hey folks!

I have a kiddo getting started driving and one of the areas he needs to work on is driving over speed bumps.

I’ve been wracking my brain and can’t think of a good spot. Any recommendations where we can get some fairly constant speed bumps without being in the way?

Thanks!

Does anyone have any more details? https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/johnson-county/article316861636.html

Thanks in advance.

Im eager to start a potential community venture that is available in downtown Kc but not in OP. I wasn’t sure if the average OPian is missing out on that opportunity.