u/IntentionPresent9492

Anyone else do this? I’m just having fun with Franchise Mode after recently buying a PS2. Madden 05 on PS2 was one of my favorites as a kid.

Maybe this applies to other years/versions of Madden too, but I’ve found when you convert a LB to DE it instantly increases their overall significantly, like even 10 points or more. And then they progress quite well usually. So I’ll sign a low-70s or high-60s LB, convert them to DE which makes them high 70s or low 80s and then either keep them or trade them.

It’s free! If we use it enough, the powers that be may feel justified to make it permanent.

https://www.jocogov.org/newsroom/johnson-county-united-airport-drop-and-ride-service-begins-today-johnson-county-link-service-begins-june-9-passes-already-available

This new public transit pilot provides direct service from Kansas City International Airport to Lenexa City Center and the Overland Park Convention Center. It will run during FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City and throughout 2026 while funding is available.

Buses will run in 30-minute intervals starting today and continuing through July 17. After July 17, buses will run on a 60-minute schedule. Complete schedules and maps for the routes are available on the Johnson County Transit website and at JohnsonCountyUnited.com.

The service is a drop-and-ride service only.

Beginning in May 2026, updates to the Kansas Noxious Weed List will take effect following an extensive process led by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The changes update weed designations and control methods, impacting landowners, county governments and others responsible for managing land across the state.

The updates include revisions to the official list of noxious weeds and their classifications. Changes include the removal of pignut from the list and the addition of several species across three categories: spotted knapweed and diffuse knapweed have been added as Category A noxious weeds; common teasel and cutleaf teasel have been added as Category B noxious weeds; and Amur honeysuckle has been added as a Category C noxious weed.

https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/Home/Components/News/News/663/17

Bush honeysuckles will invade a wide variety of natural communities with or without previous disturbances. Affected natural communities can include: lake and stream banks, marsh, fens, sedge meadow, wet and dry prairies, savannas, floodplain and upland forests and woodlands.

Because bush honeysuckles form a thick understory, they limit how much sunlight reaches the seedlings of native plants and thus inhibit the growth of new plants. They also compete with native plants for moisture and nutrients in the soil. All bush honeysuckles spread from the roots, allowing them to further dominate an area.

Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog is planning to file to run for governor as a Democrat on Monday, potentially shaking up a Democratic primary that’s been dominated by two major candidates so far.

https://sunflowerstatejournal.com/overland-park-mayor-to-file-for-governor-tuesday-sources-say/

The Corson campaign issued a statement in response to the possibility that Skoog would file on Monday.
“This campaign is built on a simple belief: Kansans deserve a leader who listens, works hard, and brings people together to get results,” spokesperson Glynnis Harvey said in an email.
“Over the past ten months, Ethan’s traveled across the state, meeting with communities large and small and building a movement for a new generation of leadership.
“He’s earned the endorsements of trusted Kansas leaders such Governor Kelly, Planned Parenthood, and labor.
“As governor, Ethan will protect abortion rights, stand up to ICE, and fight back against Trump or anyone who threatens our freedoms.
“With Republicans now rallying around Ty Masterson after Trump’s endorsement, Ethan is the only candidate in this race who can defeat the divisive, hate-filled, and ineffective MAGA agenda coming to Kansas.”
Holscher’s campaign also responded to a Skoog candidacy.
“Cindy Holscher is the only candidate in this race on either side of the aisle who has a track record of taking on corporate interests and fighting for ordinary Kansans,” said campaign manager Madi Ashcraft.
“She’s also the only Democrat in the race who has flipped red areas, and the only Democrat running who took on Sam Brownback and won,” Ashcraft said in an email.
“Cindy is building a grassroots campaign that excites voters and will defeat Ty Masterson in the fall. Kansans aren’t looking for another establishment guy in the race — they already have enough of those.”

The Penicillin is a modern classic cocktail created by Sam Ross, featuring blended Scotch, lemon juice, and a honey-ginger syrup, topped with a float of smoky Islay Scotch for a medicinal, cold-remedy feel. Its name comes from the antibiotic, as its ingredients (honey, ginger, lemon) have traditional health associations, though it's not a real cure. The drink is known for its balance of sweet, sour, and smoky flavors, and is often garnished with candied ginger or a lemon peel.