Good morning, Overland Park.

Panasonic opened its 300-acre manufacturing plant in De Soto yesterday — it is the largest electric vehicle battery plant in the United States.

Panasonic opened its $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto on Monday with one production line running and 1,100 workers hired so far.

Three more production lines will open later this year and four additional lines are set to be operational by 2026—company officials confirmed further expansion plans.

Hugo Cesar Guzman Jr., 22, pleaded guilty Monday to distributing fentanyl that resulted in Wesley Howard’s death on Feb.

20, 2022—he is scheduled for sentencing Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. in Johnson County District Court.

Casting submissions for Ted Lasso season 4 are growing as filming in the Kansas City-metro area is set to start later this month.

A casting agency called Nine9 held a virtual open call that requires a fee for extras, and local talent agent Kathy Hanis warned that you don't pay to play — her comments highlight concerns about fee-based casting in our film community.

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.

Innovation Festival

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Overland Park Convention Center — $50-$600 — Explore biosciences through panels, art, sensory experiences, and competitions.