Good morning, Olathe.

Three JoCo students earned KU University Awards for community engagement, while surveys ranked Overland Park and Olathe among the best places for families, and the Blue Valley West High swim team won its first state championship since 2021 on Saturday.

After a robin family nested on a sold F-250 truck at Olathe Ford Lincoln for four weeks, the baby birds (Lugnut, Turbo, Diesel, and Axle) flew away on Wednesday, and the dealership will check the nest before releasing the truck to its new owners.

Back Nine will open an indoor golf simulator at 11108 S.

Lone Elm Road later this summer. The Utah-based company will let members play anytime and non-members book tee times during its regular hours.

Single dad Todd Elmquist in the Kansas City area urgently needs a living kidney donation to save his life.

He spends at least six hours on dialysis each day and encourages healthy donors to complete a free evaluation (eligibility check).

The Netherlands soccer team will set up its World Cup base camp at the Kansas City Current training facility in Riverside next month, and Riverside is already planning orange-themed decorations (a tribute to the Dutch royal family) and a supporters march downtown ahead of a match.

Dino & Vino: A Unique Farm Experience

5-8 p.m. — KC Pumpkin Patch — Admission required — Enjoy an evening of wine and optional cow cuddling in a picturesque farm setting.

Roars & Rainbows with Cow Cuddling

Select time slots — KC Pumpkin Patch — Cost dependent on cuddling session — Experience sweet snuggles and picture-perfect moments with gentle highland cows amidst a day of vibrant fun.

Rap, Reps & Recovery

6-7:30 p.m. — The Studio School of Dance — Vegan snack social included — Where fitness meets fun in a community celebration of movement.

6th Annual Wine & Wheels Fathers Day Auto Show

9:30 AM – 3:00 PM — Hometown Olathe Family Farm — Free entry — Celebrate Dad with an exotic car show featuring live music and prizes.