Good morning, Overland Park.

Six-time cancer survivor Liz Benditt runs The Balm Box, a business that sends care packages to patients.

She became a finalist at the Verizon Small Business Super Pitch competition today and won two tickets to attend the FIFA World Cup Final (a prize that highlights her Kansas pride).

KCI Airport is expected to handle a record number of travelers on Friday, June 26, as World Cup matches at Kansas City Stadium drive increased travel demand.

Kansas law requires funding 92% of special education excess costs, yet only 67% was provided last year because funding is subject to appropriation (the state education department explained it is legal).

Lawmakers plan to review the issue and may suggest changes in January.

Parents in Shawnee Mission School District called for limits on iPad use & removal of YouTube in classrooms for kindergarten through second grade during Monday night's board meeting, urging more keyboarding practice before the next school year.

Yesterday morning, Johnson County crews cleaned up a manhole overflow at 11000 Oakmont Street after grease buildup led to water contact with the creek; the water quality lab tested the area while officials advised residents (and pets) to avoid standing water.

Delores LaBlance, owner of the Green Duck building, contacted KCTV5 Investigates to discuss a demolition report, noting she has owned the property (since Townsend passed away in 2015).

In Tampa Bay, Michael Wacha pitched 7 quality innings + secured 10 ground-ball outs as the Royals won 2-1.

The win marked their fourth victory in five games.

Keaton Wagler, a Shawnee Mission Northwest product, was drafted Tuesday night by the Los Angeles Clippers as the fifth overall pick after an impressive season at Illinois.

The 6-foot-5 guard becomes the first area high school star to join the NBA first round since 2022.

Bennett Stirtz of Kansas City-area, a standout at Iowa, was selected 16th overall in Tuesday night's NBA Draft and is being traded to Oklahoma City Thunder (in exchange for two second-round picks plus a swap of the 16th and 17th picks), marking a rare first-round draft pick from the region.

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.