Good morning, Overland Park.

On Aug 28, a special needs child fired a gun he found in an unlocked glovebox of his parents' car while waiting outside Blue Valley Middle School—police said football players heard the shot and no one was injured.

Bridge replacement work is underway today in Overland Park — inspectors discovered a 4-foot hole months ago that prompted officials to start the project, aiming to enhance safety for travelers.

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a federal suit on Sept 8 to force Governor Kelly’s administration and the Department of Children and Families to send personal data of 730K SNAP applicants to the USDA — state law requires sharing the data — as disputes continue over the management of the SNAP program.

A recent report shows that more families are choosing cats because they cost less to care for while dog ownership has dropped by 3% nationwide.

Ashley Flores from Great Plains SPCA in Merriam said her shelter has seen more cat adoptions since 2019—making cost a key factor in pet choices.

Details were released Monday for a 9.64-acre mixed-use development at the southwest corner of W.

115th Street and Nall Avenue in Overland Park that is built around a 100,000-square-foot, four-story AC Hotel by Marriott with 126 rooms, a full-service restaurant and bar, meeting space and wedding suite. The project also includes a 10,000-square-foot retail center and landscaped outdoor areas—featuring a heated pool, waterfall wall, fire pits and seating areas—while construction is underway with completion set for late fall.

Pittsburg at Shawnee Mission South Football Game

7-9 p.m. — Shawnee Mission South High School — Free entry — Catch the Shawnee Mission South varsity football team in action against Pittsburg in a thrilling non-conference matchup.

Turkey Creek Car and Motorcycle Show

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Merriam Marketplace — Vehicle entry fee $25-$35 — Celebrate automotive culture with over 250 classic cars, live music, and awards.

Translating Makeup for Photography Workshop

10 AM – 2 PM — SpringHill Suites by Marriott Overland Park Leawood — $125 — Learn to elevate your makeup and photography skills with industry experts in this hands-on workshop.

Concert in the Park

6-9 p.m. — Mohawk Park — Enjoy culinary delights from local vendors — Experience a lively evening of music and community spirit as fall approaches.

Overland Park Fall Festival

4-8 p.m. — ClockTower Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate fall with live entertainment, crafts, and local food vendors in Downtown Overland Park.