Good morning, Overland Park.

Winners Circle Collective, led by Kansas City professional athletes, is hosting multi-day events from June 27 to June 29 to empower local youth with sports clinics and community programs.

Legacy Makers Field Day is underway today at Gregg Center—this event offers families a chance to celebrate local pride and learn about community resources.

Great Plains SPCA will offer free pet microchipping from June 29 to July 3 for residents (Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Bonner Springs and Lake Quivira) at its clinic on Antioch Drive in Merriam to keep pets safe during July 4 fireworks.

Owners from outside these areas will pay $10 with a donation and can visit between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. with no appointment required.

The Overland Park Police Department launched a new webpage dedicated to solving cold cases that lists eight cases, including one from 1973, and provides victim photos and details—residents with information are urged to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-8477.

The Kansas Supreme Court overturned Devonte Wash’s murder conviction in Johnson County because prosecutors made errors—court papers said the mistakes may have affected the evidence used in his life sentence.

A new Walmart beef facility in Olathe opened Friday, bringing over 600 jobs and adding more than 1,000 construction jobs to build a 30,000‑square‑foot facility—Governor Laura Kelly attended the ribbon‑cutting as the Walmart Foundation donated $90,000 to local charities.

The EPA has given $854k to reduce lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities, with Kansas receiving $374k and Missouri $480k—part of a larger effort to protect children from the harmful effects of lead.

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.

Midnight Run

11 PM – 2 AM — Leawood City Park — Registration required — Participate in a fun late-night run supporting Special Olympics Kansas under the stars with local law enforcement.

Kansas City Reptile Show

10 AM - 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park — Admission fee may apply — Meet local breeders and discover exotic reptiles at this family-friendly event.