Good morning, Olathe.

The Fry family on Brookside’s Candy Cane Lane is hosting a Christmas light display and selling hot cocoa and cookies today from 6 to 8 p.m. to fund gene therapy for their son and other children with the rare disorder SLC6A1 (affecting over 500 kids).

Teacher JC Van Deventer walked 16 miles overnight for three nights from his Lee's Summit home to his school in KCK to raise nearly $20,000 for Avenue of Life & support students facing homelessness.

Friends joined him for the final mile at 6 a.m. on Thursday.

JCPRD will offer winter break programs for kids from Dec.

22 through Jan. 5 at local sites such as Mill Creek Activity Center & Johnson County Museum, featuring gym, art, sports and theater sessions that require pre-registration.

Flury-Hinderks Insurance in Overland Park offers families three ways to lower auto insurance costs by switching to paid-in-full billing, opting for digital discounts, and joining telematics programs that reward safe drivers.

The agency invites locals to schedule an insurance review amid rising costs — guiding them with practical tips.

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the Sheriff's Office warn families to follow safety rules—using helmets (the safest option) and obeying traffic laws—when riding electric scooters, electric bikes and electric motos this holiday season.

Kansas City Boat and Fishing Show

12 PM – 4 PM — Bartle Hall — $13.75 adults, free for children under 16 — Discover an extensive range of boats and fishing gear with expert tips and family-friendly activities.