Today’s forecast: ☀️ High: 51, Low: 30
The suspect in the Merriam murder had been released —“In June, Murray was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison on two counts [in Missouri], but the judge granted a suspended execution of the sentence… the chance to live on probation. But less than four months later, police say Murray was involved in Dillon’s murder. [in Merriam].” [OzarksFirst.com]
Overland Park Tree Lighting — “In Overland Park, festivities included a holiday-themed craft fair, sleigh rides, pony rides, photos with Santa and more. The recipient of the 2022 Mayor’s Holiday Festival Fund was Growing Futures, a Head Start program in Overland Park.” [KCTV]
The Republican Party maintains an absolute majority in the Kansas House of Representatives — “Democrats would have had to win that race, plus Democrat Ace Allen moving ahead of Rep. Carl Turner, R-Leawood, to get the 42 seats needed to break the supermajority. Allen ultimately lost by 60 votes, after Johnson County certified its results on Thursday.” [Topeka Capital-Journal]
Lawsuit against Overland Park dentist — “The plaintiff, Robert Best, alleges that he went to Kansas City Dental Implants [in Overland Park] for surgery in June 2021 to remove just one impacted molar and replace it with an implant so a crown substitute can be made and installed in its place. Best received an injected anesthetic and a nitrous oxide inhalant before surgery.” [Star]
Butterfield Bakery Honored — “Owner/Chef Kate Smith of Butterfield’s Bakery & Market in the Lenexa Public Market was named ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Minority and Women’s Business Development.” [Kansas Commerce Department]
Glass on the sidewalk in Roeland Park — “Curbside glass recycling is coming! [Ripple Glass] will deliver glass recycling bins to all Roeland Park residents in early December and their glass bottles and jars will be collected monthly, beginning in January 2023.” [Twitter]
Merriam Frontage Rd. closure — “Due to recent weather, road closure on railroad tracks at W. Frontage Road [in Merriam] extends into [this week.] BNSF Railroad is repairing the tracks between 67th and 75th streets and replacing the asphalt around the tracks.” [City of Merriam]
