Good morning, Overland Park.

A truck driver from Tennessee died in a crossover crash on Interstate 35 in Franklin County when his 2023 Freightliner drifted into a grassy median near Sand Creek Road on Thursday morning and a second semi driver was seriously injured.

On Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, firefighters responded to an outside fire at 10107 W.

105th Street in Overland Park — the building housing the JoCo GOP offices and Damage Hitters baseball batting facility had no injuries or significant damage.

A woman accused of fatally shooting her husband claimed she did so to prevent just that — and she could face the death penalty.

Matthew Karabas from New Jersey was sentenced to more than eight years in prison by Johnson County District Court after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter while under the influence and attempted aggravated battery for a wrong-way crash on I-35 near Edgerton that killed his passenger Eric Diaz — other charges were dropped.

Blue Springs man Joseph T.

Miller pleaded guilty for selling a controlled substance that caused the death of Mason Findley in Johnson County—Miller is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 8.

Local bakery Donutology celebrated Taylor Swift’s album announcement by launching Swift-inspired treats on August 15th.

Today, a Royals-themed children’s book called Franklin’s Winning Season will launch in local schools and libraries to boost youth literacy in the Kansas City metro.

The book was created by local authors and will be given to the first 5,000 kids 14 and under at the Royals and White Sox game—Teacher’s Night.

On Thursday night, the Johnson County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional award of $2.38 million in federal funds to Metro Lutheran Ministry—intended to support new rental units for homeless individuals.

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.

Kansas City Reptile Show

10 AM - 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park — Family-friendly — Explore reptiles and meet local breeders at this exciting show!

Pittsburg at Shawnee Mission South Football Game

7-9 p.m. — Shawnee Mission South High School — Free entry — Catch the Shawnee Mission South varsity football team in action against Pittsburg in a thrilling non-conference matchup.

Turkey Creek Car and Motorcycle Show

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Merriam Marketplace — Vehicle entry fee $25-$35 — Celebrate automotive culture with over 250 classic cars, live music, and awards.

Translating Makeup for Photography Workshop

10 AM – 2 PM — SpringHill Suites by Marriott Overland Park Leawood — $125 — Learn to elevate your makeup and photography skills with industry experts in this hands-on workshop.