Good morning, Overland Park.

Overnight storms and a lightning crack sparked a house fire on Wednesday at a home on Pasadena Drive and Santa Barbara Boulevard in Olathe that damaged the structure and displaced its two residents — the Red Cross was called and fire officials investigated the cause.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office warned residents that a scam caller was posing as Deputy Lewis by leaving voicemail messages urging return calls about legal matters from phone number 660-242-5181—residents should hang up immediately and call the sheriff’s dispatch at 660-747-5511 to verify.

Cybercriminals have sent smishing texts claiming unpaid toll debts to drivers on the Kansas Turnpike, and Kansas cybersecurity advisor Winnie West from CISA warned today that the urgent message could steal credit card details—if drivers already clicked the link, they should contact their bank and reset passwords.

Tariffs on foreign-made cars and parts are expected to raise car prices today as dealerships in the region prepare for higher costs.

Reynolds Automotive in Merriam said that future purchases will include an extra cost of about $1,000 to $1,500 per car — a change that may drive buyers toward used vehicles.

Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico reported new measles cases this week while the outbreak spread to central Texas for the first time—Kansas recorded 24 cases in six southwest counties.

Health officials advised getting the MMR vaccine to protect against measles as two unvaccinated people have died since February and hospitalizations continue across the outbreak.

Hy-Vee announced it will provide 1,500 free A1C tests at over 100 locations this month, including two sites in Overland Park.

Dietitians will also lead health and wellness events throughout April — helping customers check for diabetes risk.

April Improv at Blue Valley

1-3 p.m. — Johnson County Library - Blue Valley — Free entry — Engage in playful improv games with a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.

Overland Park Farmers Market Opening Day 2025

7:30 a.m. — Matt Ross Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the farming season at this lively market featuring local produce and goods.

Rock Gods 2.0 - Epic Concert for KidsTLC

6:30-10 p.m. — Guitars and Cadillacs — Benefit concert — Rock out with an electrifying tribute band playing classic hits for a great cause.

Kansas City Makeup Blowout Sale

10 AM - 5 PM — Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West — Free entry — Enjoy discounts up to 75% on makeup, skincare, and hair care for the whole family.

Kids Night Out 2025 with Jordan Davis

5-10 p.m. — Overland Park Convention Center — Tickets available — Celebrate an unforgettable evening with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Jordan Davis at the 29th Annual Kids Night Out.

Learn to Play Crisis – Vault X

5:30-10 p.m. — Cardboard Corner Cafe — Free entry — Delve into a thrilling narrative as you navigate the dangers of a fallout shelter scenario.

Moonstone: Demo and Learn To Play!

3-6 p.m. — Cardboard Corner Cafe — Free entry — Discover the award-winning Moonstone game with guided play and fun competition.