Good morning, Overland Park.

Several Johnson County school districts plan to sue Kansas for chronic underfunding of special education.

Lawmakers say a new finance formula will not be ready until after upcoming elections, leaving schools to cover a $233 million gap.

A severe weather alert warns of thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds this evening from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. as a cold front moves through, bringing temperatures near 90 to the metro.

Most drivers along U.S. 69 stick with the free lanes even as the new 69Express toll lanes see steady growth.

The lanes (from 103rd to 151st Street) opened in February and may ease congestion as locals get used to the change.

Amanda Schmidt of Overland Park has applied decals on her car and more than 70 others to ask for a kidney donor as she battles PKD (polycystic kidney disease).

She seeks donors with rare blood types Type O positive or O negative to secure a life-saving transplant soon.

Team England will arrive Saturday for its World Cup stay at the Inn at Meadowbrook in Prairie Village; local police reported that trails and entrances nearby will be closed during the visit — signs welcoming the team have been seen around Meadowbrook Park.

2026 Father’s Day Run 5K/10K

7:30-10 a.m. — Village Shalom Senior Living — Registration opens February 1 — Celebrate Father's Day with a fun run benefiting memory support programs.

Kansas City Women Business Owners Social Hour

4:30-6 p.m. — Infinitas — Free for members, $25 for guests — Network and connect with fellow women business owners in a friendly atmosphere.

Arsenal FC Soccer Camp

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex — Registration required — Enhance your soccer skills with professional coaching from Arsenal FC.

Star Spangled Spectacular

5-10:30 p.m. — Corporate Woods Founders’ Park — Free admission — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and a stunning fireworks display for Independence Day.

Official FC Barcelona Soccer Camp

Mon-Fri, Jul 6-10 — Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex — $30 discount available — Experience elite coaching and the unique Barça style of soccer from official FC Barcelona coaches.

CSB Softball Kansas College Showcase

9 AM – 2 PM — Johnson County Community College — $175 registration — Showcase your skills for college recruiters and gain valuable insights into the recruiting process.