Good morning, Overland Park.

Overland Park has posted 160 yard signs with teen slang (such as 'aura points') to teach young e-bike and scooter riders new safety rules, including a 15 mph limit and helmet requirements.

City staff placed the signs near schools and busy trails to address rising safety concerns as students return to class today.

Parents worry about their children’s safety walking to Wolf Springs Middle School along 175th Street without sidewalks.

The district will work with Overland Park on safety measures and has scheduled road work for 2029 while it considers a paid bus program.

The Kansas Department of Education will screen every public school student through 9th grade for reading risk by Oct.

10 to identify those needing extra support. Parents are advised to follow up with teachers on interventions and progress — details will vary by age.

Parents may face rising school fees this term that add up quickly with charges for repair, resources, and participation, and each payment incurs a convenience fee.

District spokesperson Jake Potter advises families to check their SMSD bill, visit the website, or talk to their building office for help & fee waiver options if income is under $50,000.

Four Johnson County school districts hired a law firm as they consider suing the state for not providing enough education funding, citing resource shortages.

They will review legal options amid ongoing funding challenges.

Paper and plastic to-go cups are now recyclable in the metro if residents remove lids and straws and rinse them before placing the cups loose in recycling carts, per the new guidelines from the Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District.

The campaign uses billboards and social media to show locals how to recycle correctly.

City officials posted new safety signs at parks and trails that remind riders to wear helmets, look before crossing, and follow speed limits, while a summer education campaign enforces a law banning riders under 16 from operating e-motos, with violations potentially resulting in tickets and parental pick-up.

A proposal for Oak Park Mall could add apartments & a hotel as developers review options to transform the space.

Further details on the plan are expected soon.