Good morning, Overland Park.

On Monday, June 16th, First Sgt. Michael Gainey, a decorated Kansas City veteran with 30 years of service, received service dog Lilly through a partnership between Friends in Service of Heroes — Hy-Vee to help with PTSD.

An aircraft crashed near New Century airport just before 1:30 p.m. when a light twin-engine plane hit the roof of a hangar at New Century AirCenter—both people onboard were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening.

On Monday, June 16, a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 90 crashed onto the Butler Avionics Hangar at New Century AirCenter where first responders rescued the two passengers with minor injuries—investigators from the FAA and NTSB are examining the incident while the airport reopened at 2:20 p.m.

On May 29, Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca was charged with domestic battery in Johnson County after officers responded to a car exchange where his wife reportedly captured him throwing her to the ground — he was arrested on a $1,500 bond and now faces additional charges in Missouri after a protection order granted his wife custody of their child.

Overland Park Police released photos of two men who allegedly stole nine laptops from a nearby store on May 17 at 4:10 p.m.—residents are asked to call with tips.

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.

Kansas City AI Club: Demystifying AI Agents for Business

4:30-7:30 p.m. — Capital Federal Conference Center in the Regnier Center at JCCC — $20 — Explore the practical use cases of AI agents in business with expert insights and networking opportunities.