Good morning, Overland Park.

Union and management at the Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City agreed on the value of GM's $4 billion investment, with UAW Local 31 ecstatic as the plant will produce the gas-powered 2027 Chevy Equinox and future EV models.

GM said the plant will begin building the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of 2026—highlighting renewed strength in local manufacturing.

Summer Salt Ice Cream Company is opening its new Overland Park location at Hawthorne Plaza this Saturday at 4932 W 119th St. next to André’s Chocolates & will serve daily from noon to 9 p.m. for the summer season.

A theft at the QuikTrip near 95th Street spurred a police chase that ended in a standoff on northbound I-35 near 67th Street on Thursday night—two suspects were taken into custody as several lanes were closed.

Investigators told Jerry McConnell's family that the presumed remains of the 81-year-old missing from Overland Park were found June 11 on a rural property in Cowley County — more than a mile from the spot where her car was abandoned on May 20 near Ferguson Ranch Road.

The FBI Kansas City Field Office will be the base for a new regional Homeland Security Task Force that will target criminal groups including drug and weapons trafficking — covering Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

Partner offices in Wichita, Des Moines, and Omaha will aid the mission to keep local communities safe.

Aaron Trost—president of Pickleball Planter—is in Ukraine to offer adaptive pickleball lessons for communities facing bombing alerts, and he will use his mission to bring the social and health benefits of the sport to those in need.

He has taught pickleball in 10 countries and plans to continue spreading the game to more areas in the future.

Ranch Mart Summer Extravaganza 2025

11 AM – 3 PM — Ranch Mart Shopping Center — Free entry — A family-friendly day of fun with inflatables, live music, and activities for all ages.

Summer Gamer Camp — LEVELUP Arena

9 AM – 3 PM — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Camp fee applies — Develop teamwork and confidence through immersive gaming experiences and structured activities.

Jersey Boys at New Theatre

11:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. — New Theatre & Restaurant — $42 before May 16; $47 afterward — Experience the rags-to-riches story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in this Tony Award-winning musical.

2025 Midwest Regional Championships

June 20-25 — Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex & Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex — Entry fees may apply — Over 200 teams compete for a spot in the prestigious US Youth Soccer National Championships.

Air Reading Teacher Meetup

12-1 p.m. — Pilgrim Coffee Company — Free entry — Connect with fellow Air Reading teachers over great coffee and conversation.

Kansas City Kickoff Event

12–5 p.m. — Aspiria — Free entry — Celebrate the countdown to FIFA World Cup 26™ with food, entertainment, and community spirit.

2025 Tech Ed Symposium & Vendor Showcase

8 AM – 6 PM — Overland Park Convention Center — Registration required — Explore industry trends and technologies in the life sciences sector with expert-led sessions and networking opportunities.

Leawood's 4th of July Celebration

5:30 p.m. — Leawood City Park — Free admission — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show.