Good morning, Overland Park.

The Kansas Department of Education announced on Tuesday that all school districts and private schools will join the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2025-2026 school year.

Income guidelines determine eligibility and families may apply at their local school offices — more details are available locally — to receive free or reduced-price meals.

The Overland Park Police Department received a $500,000 grant from QuikTrip to upgrade its communications center at the Fire Training Center, funding half the cost of a new centralized command center that combines data from city cameras and license plate readers for improved emergency response. City officials will finalize contracts soon— the Real Time Information Center is expected to open in spring 2026.

The Chiefs held their first training camp practice on Tuesday — cleanup continued after flooding, and firefighters advised residents to avoid creeks as water levels remained high.

Public practice sessions will open later this week, and fans are reminded to reserve their spots via the Chiefs website.

Chiefs guard Trey Smith signed a $94 million extension—making him the highest-paid NFL guard—and got emotional at training camp when he recalled the promise he made to his late mom.

He said he received the call at a barbershop and that the contract means everything to him.

Kansas City Chiefs fan Caitlyn Snelling turned her passion into art when she began drawing vivid colored pencil sketches of memorable team moments for her fan cave renovation.

She has spent hours perfecting her technique and recently created a lifesize drawing of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce—an effort that shows her dedication and unique talent.

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.

Painting with a Purpose - Overrun Ovarian Cancer

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40 per person — Enjoy a fun painting party while supporting ovarian cancer awareness.

MCoR to KC in '25

August 22-23 — Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West — Cost varies — Experience model train workshops, contests, and fun activities in Overland Park.