Good morning, Overland Park.

Overland Park Fire Department responded just before 6 p.m. on Aug.

6 to a duplex fire at 98th and Metcalf Ave where a man searching for his cat was helped out and later taken to a nearby hospital for smoke inhalation—firefighters quickly controlled the kitchen blaze and the cat was found safe.

A duplex fire near 98th Street + Metcalf Lane on Wednesday evening caused one man to be hospitalized for smoke inhalation and displaced two residents, while firefighters contained the kitchen blaze in about 10 minutes plus a rescued cat was found unharmed.

Unidos US held its annual National Conference in downtown Kansas City where President Janet Murguia said ICE raids in Lenexa and KCK have targeted everyday people rather than dangerous criminals, raising concerns over due process and government overreach—nearly 2,000 people attended the event.

Innovation Festival

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Overland Park Convention Center — $50-$600 — Explore biosciences through panels, art, sensory experiences, and competitions.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — HeartTraining, LLC — $2400 — Enhance your IT skills with expert-led VMware training in Overland Park.

Painting with a Purpose - Overrun Ovarian Cancer

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40 per person — Enjoy a fun painting party while supporting ovarian cancer awareness.

MCoR to KC in '25

August 22-23 — Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West — Cost varies — Experience model train workshops, contests, and fun activities in Overland Park.

Rowling with Heartstrings and Inclusion Connections

7-9 PM — Bowlero Overland Park — $250 for three — Enjoy an evening of bowling with special needs employees while supporting two nonprofits.