Good morning, Overland Park.

KMBC 9 News highlighted Dottie's service as a nurse during the Vietnam War.

She married Ken Snow in Hawaii in Sept. 1967 (despite the harsh conditions) and endured long shifts; her story now inspires hope as fellow veteran Trudy Elk arranges a monument trip honoring women who served.

The Leawood mayor opposed a proposal for a Royals ballpark at the Aspiria campus, joining TMobile and the JCC in rejecting support.

This stance could delay plans for the site.

Residents near a proposed Royals stadium site shared concerns during Monday night’s city council meeting, citing potential traffic delays and emergency access issues near 119th and Nall.

Mayor Skoog noted no formal proposals have been submitted, while Leawood officials also expressed worries about local impacts.

Independence is slowly restoring water service after Monday’s outage as boil advisories remain in effect; meanwhile, Leawood officials oppose a potential Royals stadium at Overland Park’s 119th and Nall, citing concerns over traffic & community impact.

The Olathe Fire Department is offering free drug disposal pouches for safely discarding old medications at home.

Residents can use the pouches & follow the provided instructions to dispose of expired meds and help maintain community health.

Dr. Scott Younger joined Taylor Johnson on Dec.

16 to review work at Children’s Mercy Research Institute — exploring pediatric healthcare research advances for the community.

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Science City

12-6:30 p.m. — Science City at Union Station — Admission varies — Celebrate the New Year early with fun science activities, hands-on demonstrations, and a giant balloon drop.

Puppy Yoga

9:00 a.m. — Great Plains SPCA Pet Adoption Center — $35 per session — Stretch and relax with adorable puppies in a fun yoga class.