Good morning, Overland Park.

Crown Center donated more than $55,000 from selling the Mayor’s Christmas tree ornaments to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, setting a record donation for the fundraising effort — a milestone for the program.

Police reported that around 1 a.m. Friday a group of possibly teenagers smashed car windows near 124th and Pflumm in Overland Park— officials are reviewing evidence to determine next steps.

Hophine Bwosinde (61) of Lenexa pled guilty to one count of aiding and assisting in fraud and false statements and has been sentenced to prison.

Stand Together, a Kansas nonprofit, is joining a coalition to invest $1 billion over 15 years in AI tools that help frontline workers manage heavy caseloads.

NextLadder Ventures — led by Ryan Rippel and partnering with Anthropic — will provide grants and investments to support technology that meets workers' needs.

Federal funding for public broadcasting was cut by $9 billion after the U.S. House voted to reduce support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting—Kansas City PBS has shifted to a tighter budget that limits travel and will seek more listener donations.

The local station is preparing for changes while assuring viewers that programming will continue as usual.

The Overland Park Police Department welcomed Ty as its new K-9 officer during a swearing-in ceremony on July 18th.

He will work with Officer Cody Shipps to protect the community, replacing K-9 Officer Odin who retired earlier this month.

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.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — HeartTraining, LLC — $2400 — Enhance your IT skills with expert-led VMware training in Overland Park.