Good morning, Overland Park.

Overland Park Christian Church closed its kitchen months ago because of fire safety issues and now needs help to renovate the space for community meals—Tiny Pantry Times will host a free fundraiser on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. where donations and raffle proceeds will support the repairs.

A fire on Tuesday night displaced five residents and three pets from an Overland Park apartment building, though no injuries occurred; firefighters from Overland Park and Leawood arrived just before 7 p.m. to knock down the flames—rescuing two dogs and a cat—and investigators are checking the cause.

A Kansas man from Mission Hills, Peter E.

Goss, who drove the wrong way on a Missouri highway in 2024 and fatally collided with a Lee’s Summit driver, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and wrong-way driving as a warrant was issued on Tuesday—he is not yet in custody and his court appearance is pending.

Transportation officials said federal approval on June 24th lets them move the K-10 Corridor Capacity Improvements Project to the design stage on a 16.5-mile stretch from the Douglas/Johnson County line to I-435 (covering parts of De Soto, Lenexa and Olathe) while construction funds remain unsecured.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with dynamic drills and personal coaching for grades 3-8.