Good morning, Overland Park.

Local shoppers are feeling the pinch as fresh food prices climb over 8% and processed items rise 2% while fuel costs hike budgets, prompting many to swap beef for cheaper proteins and check coupons plus restaurant deals for savings.

Blue Valley district said the Chinese Immersion program will end next year as part of cuts to fix a $10M budget shortfall — families enrolled for its community ties now face tough choices.

Johnson County private school enrollment increased slightly while public numbers fell.

At St. Thomas Aquinas, families chose stability + community and financial help through the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, and school officials plan budget adjustments + address rising costs amid lower birth rates.

Today, the Kansas Department of Transportation launched a Plow Locations Tool that shows real-time plow activity on highways to help drivers plan safe travel during winter storms.

The tool updates every 60 seconds on KanDrive and displays dashcam images from 12 trucks.