Happy Tuesday, Blue Valley!
Today’s forecast: Sunny. High: 49. Low: 36.
One thing to know today
Blue Valley Recreation last week announced that registration has opened for 2023 summer activities. Firstly, click here to access the digital guide to all Blue Valley Recreation programming, classes, aquatics, events and other activities.
A few reminders for those interested in participating in Blue Valley Recreation programming:
- Summer learn-to-swim classes start May 30.
- Summer dance classes start May 31.
- Summer gymnastics classes start June 5.
- Camps fill up quickly, so families should register early.
Another reminder: The summer 2023 catalog of Blue Valley Recreation’s programs is the final one the center will offer in print. The fall 2023 catalog will be the center’s first digital-only one.
Latest U.S. 69 short-term closures
During the U.S. 69 toll lane project and interchange improvement work, the Post will provide updates on the latest lane and ramp closures from West 103rd to West 151st streets. Here’s the latest:
- Northbound U.S. 69/135th St., March 7-17 — Flagging operation at ramp (135th St. to NB U.S. 69 entrance ramp) for project batch plant construction inside ramp loop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Southbound U.S. 69 at Indian Creek, March 13-17 — Single right lane closure on bridge over Indian Creek for project access to bridge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Northbound and southbound U.S. 69, 135th to 151st, March 13-17 — Single right lane closures for temporary grading, paving and widening work from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Southbound U.S. 69/westbound I-435, March 13-17 — Alternating lane closures on southbound U.S. 69 to westbound I-435 ramp for bridge work from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Post’s top Monday stories
- Why Overland Park’s newest Whataburger is drive-thru-only for now
- Nike opening Town Center Crossing store in Leawood
- ♀️ 5 to Try: What are the best hair salons in Johnson County?
- Leawood-based AMC bringing theater popcorn to stores
- Overland Park Italian restaurant Nico & Ana’s now open
Other local news
- In celebration of International Women’s Day, one group in Overland Park recognized what the city’s professional women’s soccer team, the KC Current, is doing for women. [KMBC]
- Basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal flew into Kansas City late last week to formally cut the ribbon on a restaurant he owns that will host a kiosk at the new KCI terminal. [KMBC]
- Three people were hospitalized following a chain-reaction crash involving three vehicles on northbound I-35 near College Boulevard in Overland Park last week. [WIBW]
Notable tweets
We just can’t stop celebrating over here. Congratulations to all our Blue Valley student athletes who took home state titles last weekend!
Over the weekend, TWO Blue Valley schools brought home @KSHSAA 6A State Basketball titles. Congratulations to Blue Valley North Girls Basketball & Blue Valley Northwest Boys Basketball!
Way to represent BV ???! Shout out to all schools who competed at state! #BVTogether pic.twitter.com/WVhIN01kRh
— Blue Valley Schools (@bvschools) March 13, 2023
Some proud mom moments!
Proud Mom moment! Just getting started and what a sweet start it is!#WINNER pic.twitter.com/BR0EMF6FSY
— lisa Braun (@lisaBra44116227) March 12, 2023
And of course, congratulations are in order to Johnson County Community College for winning the regional championship!
Region 6 Champs!#CavsBasketball #GoCavs #SwordsUp pic.twitter.com/m6SoKv8vTz
— Johnson County Men's Basketball (@JCCC_CavsMBB) March 12, 2023
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