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Dirty Dozen: 12 companies and entities facilitating sexual exploitation

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has released its 2019 “Dirty Dozen List.” The list details “mainstream” companies and entities that are considered to be “facilitators of sexual exploitation in our society ...

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Kansas Republican lawmakers denounce New York abortion law

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Senator Mary Pilcher-Cook, R-Shawnee, on the Senate floor quoting Martin Luther King, Jr. Republican lawmakers in Kansas last week denounced legislation passed recently ...

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Luke Bryan sees senior dog’s sad story online, so family adopts him at age 18

Luke Bryan is well known for his presence on the country music scene, but music isn’t his entire life. He and his wife also have chickens, goats, cats and dogs on their ...

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3 reasons slimming down with your sweetheart pays

It’s been well-proven that “social dieting” makes weight loss more fun and successful—especially with programs that include elements like the spirit of competition, teamwork, encouragement and, of course, gentle peer pressure (you ...

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Tear down the tax wall

The role of government is to maintain an environment for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and not to manage the economy not continue an unproductive tax wall. The best government ...

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Soldier’s surprise homecoming in Topeka hospital goes viral

A soldier’s surprise homecoming in Topeka is going viral after he shocked his wife after she’d just had twin girls. Cydney Cooper said she’d gone in to premature labor with the twins ...

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Dave Says – Make sure it’s a gift

dave ramsey

Need some financial advice? Debt and Income Crisis? Pay off the house first? Check cashing? Taxes? Credit Cards? Check out what folks are asking Dave Ramsey.   Make sure it’s a gift ...

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3 boys team up to get every girl a flower at Kansas school for Valentine’s Day

Three boys at an Olathe middle school made sure Valentine’s Day was special for every girl in their school: They gave all of them a flower. Summit Trail Middle School in Olathe, Kansas, show ...

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Helping Hands Humane Society names executive director as Pet Festival nears

Kathy Maxwell remembers walking down the cement hallways lined with cages in the heat of the summer in 2003. The warmth is unbearable for a few seconds until the fan turns in ...

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Make your Valentine’s Day a great one with these tips

Are you ready to make your love’s heart leap on Valentine’s Day? Our guide to a great Valentine’s Day will provide you with ideas and tips that will make your Valentine’s Day ...

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Church in Italy preserves the remains of a saintly dragon slayer … and the dragon he slayed

Arezzo is a relatively small city in Tuscany, Italy, the birthplace of the medieval music theorist Guido D’Arezzo (regarded as the inventor of modern musical notation) and also of a saint who ...

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What is true love? Here’s what the Bible has to say

Do you want to know what true love is supposed to look like? Why not turn to the author of love for advice? The best place to turn is often the most ...

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Are you headed for a financial meltdown?

Brian of Tampa, Florida has everything he ever dreamed of: a happy marriage, a nice home, and a great career as a money manager.  But he admits it took him longer than ...

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Rams superstar Todd Gurley surprises with powerful ‘God’ statement at Super Bowl

It’s no secret that the NFL has a genuine problem with some bad characters. It doesn’t take much effort to find stories about players and ex-players who’ve been busted for allegedly assaulting a police ...

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“Valentine Business Matchmaker” at C5Alive POWER Luncheon

The C5Alive “Business Matchmaker” Luncheon will be held February 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall.  The meeting will feature speed networking to help businesses match up with one ...

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Ashton Kutcher posts Down syndrome advocate’s powerful pro-life testimony amid reignited abortion debate

Video of Special Olympian Frank Stephens’ 2017 testimony in front of Congress is going viral again after actor Ashton Kutcher posted it to his Facebook page last week with the message “Everyone’s life is valuable.” Kutcher’s ...

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“SAXsational – The Next Generation” to perform In Topeka Feb. 12 with Topeka West HS Knights Jazz Ensemble

SAXsational

Live On Stage, Inc. and On Stage Live have announced that multi-instrumentalist and saxophone aficionado Rob Verdi will join the Topeka West High School Knights Jazz Ensemble live in concert at White ...

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Trump’s State of the Union guest Matthew Charles, the face of criminal justice reform, gave his life to Christ in prison

President Trump invited several incredible guests, who “represent the very best of America,” to attend his second State of the Union address alongside First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday night. Among them is Matthew Charles, an ex-convict ...

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Things you can and can’t do with Power of Attorney

Like most legal undertakings, setting up and enforcing power of attorney (POA) documents can be a confusing process. Yet, these essential tools can help aging adults and their families gain peace of ...

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Kansas students prepare to compete in the 2019 KidWind Challenge

Kansas KidWind Challenge

Kansas high school and middle school students will compete in the ultimate wind energy learning experience beginning next week. They have done their homework when it comes to wind power and used ...

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Church security training offered in Lenexa

Many churches have taken comfort in the thought that “it could never happen here,” but headlines and a steadily-growing body of statistical evidence demonstrate that violence in faith-based organizations is not just ...

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Heart-healthy Valentine’s Day tips

Your sweetheart may have the key to your heart, but eating healthy and being physically active can be the key to a healthier heart. This Valentine’s Day, indulge your sweetheart with a ...

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Shawnee County Parks + Recreation announces High School Seasonal Job Fairs

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation is hosting a High School Seasonal Job Fair to help fill nearly 300 seasonal staff positions ranging from lifeguards to staff for summer camps, golf course maintenance, ...

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Israeli scientists claim to have found cure for cancer

A team of scientists in Israel have claimed to have found the first complete cure for cancer and say they expect to have a complete cure within a year. Scientists from Accelterated ...

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Trump’s approval rating at end of second year is 49%; same as Obama’s

Despite what many in the media are reporting, President Donald Trump is not an unpopular President. The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday, February 7, shows that 49% of likely ...

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