Good morning, Overland Park.

The Autism Resource Center located at 8550 Marshall Drive in Overland Park opened its doors today to offer pre-vocational training, social skills, and wellness classes for adults with autism spectrum disorder—enrolling participants for summer session programs with half-day or full-day options.

Kansas leaders extended the STAR bond law—allowing its use retroactively for up to one year—to give the Chiefs and Royals extra time to negotiate plans for relocating their stadiums to the state amid competing proposals from Missouri.

On July 7, Kansas regulators approved two settlement agreements that let Evergy recoup more than $1 billion spent on three new projects—two gas plants and a solar facility—from customers, with no immediate rate change.

The KCC said Evergy will need to pace future investments to match load growth and keep rates affordable.

Overland Park City Council approved the purchase of a centrally located building at 6201 College Boulevard on Monday night and set plans to renovate it into a new city hall by 2034.

The city will spend nearly $109 million from its cash reserve fund, with $22.5M for the purchase + $86.5M for renovations.

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.

Pilates and Plunge Family Day

10-11 a.m. — Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park — Free entry — Sweat, stretch, and splash with a fun-filled family event featuring pilates and bubbles for kids.