Good morning, Olathe.

Todd Donovan was sentenced in Johnson County District Court to 50 years without parole for first-degree murder in the deaths of his wife Sheila and son Tyler in November 2024 and received a 30-day sentence for animal cruelty after fatally shooting a neighbor's dog.

Federal changes that eliminate renewable energy tax credits may raise utility bills for Kansas families by 15%—analysts say summer's high energy use could add more cost pressure.

Johnson County honored winners of the Best of Johnson County Child Care and Activities awards for 2025; recipients include JCPRD — recognized as Best Day Camp and After School Care, The Wordshop — honored as Best Tutoring Company, and Lakeview Village — awarded Best Daycare and Best Preschool.

Today, Johnson Countians voted in the annual Best of Johnson County Food & Restaurant contest—Chef Penny Mufuka of Bamboo Penny’s, Aqua Penny’s and Penny’s in the Village won Best Chef, Red Door Woodfired Grill earned Best Restaurant & Burger, Joe’s KC BBQ won Best BBQ, and WingStand won Best Wings—and organizers said awards in Child Care, Activities and Recreation will be shared tomorrow.

Sleigh The Summer

12-7 p.m. — Hometown Olathe Family Farm — Free to attend — Celebrate holiday cheer in July with unique vendors and festive fun.

The Great Car Show 2025

10 AM – 3 PM — National WWI Museum and Memorial — $7 Adults, $3 Kids, $55-$100 Vehicle Registration — Experience jaw-dropping cars, food trucks, and museum history all for a great cause.

Sporting KC Summer Rec Camp

9-11 a.m. — Homefield Olathe — $125 — An action-packed soccer camp for boys and girls of all skill levels from Pre-K to 5th Grade.