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Can a horror movie have a Christian theme? The Quiet Place will surprise you

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So you’ve grown up but still love the thrill of the old-fashioned horror film. It’s almost impossible to find one these days that doesn’t tear at your personal values. Horror films are ...

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New Kansas City airport plan continues to add gates

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Since planning began for a new Kansas City International airport, passenger traffic has continued to grow. That fact alerted airport designers and city officials they might have shot too low in the ...

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Have you been in one of these locations where measles has been reported?

Measles may be spreading across the nation just as doctors had feared. Locally, from fast food restaurants to one of the area’s largest churches, known sites continue to be named (see the ...

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Jewish Community Center and Kansas City Christian will share baseball field

It will be Opening Day at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, known as The J, when it officially opens its new expanded baseball field. A formal dedication and ribbon-cutting ...

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Gracia Burnham hated herself more than her terrorist captors

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During her long captivity in the dense Philippine jungle, Kansan Gracia Burnham came to realize she hated herself. “The hardest thing for me was seeing myself for what I really was. When ...

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Christian teen endures bullying by YouTube personality

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In a video titled, “Crazy Girl Obsessed With Jesus,” a popular YouTube personality, Cinnamon Toast Ken, relentlessly bullies Emma Mae Jenkins, mocking her appearance and scoffing at her religious convictions. Endure the ...

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Tragic loss began “I Can Only Imagine” actor’s journey into film

To the surprise of many, the sleeper hit of the Spring has been “I Can Only Imagine.” The film opened at #3 across the nation and has since grossed over $70 million–beating ...

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Musical ‘The Greatest Showman’ leads April DVD releases

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If you’re wanting it to be family-friendly, then the history of the musical on the big screen has been a mixed bag. The 1960s gave us such family classics as The Sound ...

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House committee releases report on Greitens’ case

Just moments after a bi-partisan report was released on allegations against Gov. Eric Greitens, the governor held a 30-minute press conference blasting it. Greitens described the report as “one-sided tabloid trash gossip.” ...

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Research finds deep friendships are an investment of time

How many friends do you have? Are they close friends–people you could rely on in an emergency or with your deepest secrets? With social media it seems friendships are harder to maintain. ...

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Gag order issued after witness testifies of dreaming up evidence

After testimony damaging to the prosecution’s case against Gov. Eric Greitens was released this week, St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Rex Burlison has issued a temporary gag order to prevent more information ...

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Facebook CEO Zuckerberg steers away from questions of censorship

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is appearing on Capitol Hill this week with often awkward answers as he responds to questions about the the power of the social media giant and the privacy ...

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Hollywood couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey thank God for recovery of son

Mark Burnett, producer of the popular TV show “the Voice” along with his wife– actress and producer wife Roma Downey–continue to trust God for recovery as their 20-year-old son was hospitalized last ...

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Women’s March organizers criticized for support of prostitution website

Just a year after organizing marches for the day after President Trump’s inauguration, the Women’s March organization is itself now being protested by its own former supporters. The far-left group this week ...

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California State Senator wants government “fact-checkers” to approve internet speech

California State Senator Richard Pan (D) has introduced legislation to crack down on free speech on the internet. Pan’s legislation would force online publishers to utilize government-sanctioned “fact checkers” to approve content before ...

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Earthquake wakes Kansas City area residents

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Kansas City area residents awoke to the ground shaking this morning as tremors traveled north from a large earthquake centered near Perry, Oklahoma. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that Oklahoma recorded a magnitude ...

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Main witness in Greitens prosecution says she might have “dreamed” up key evidence

The felony case against Eric Greitens may be falling apart after earth-shaking statements made under oath by the key witness. The woman with whom Governor Eric Greitens’ had an affair, testified under ...

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Churches in historic 18th and Vine area opposed to more alcohol

Churches in a historically important Kansas City neighborhood could soon have new unwelcome neighbors. More bars with all the problems that come with alcohol. For decades, schools and churches across the city ...

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Church pays off medical debts of 4,000 families

A Texas church has paid off the medical debt of over 4,000 families within a 20-mile radius of each of its five campuses. Total debt paid off? $10.5 million. Stephen Hayes, senior ...

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Film ‘Chappaquiddick’ looks at Kennedy family and the privilege of power

While faith-based movies have been doing extremely well, a new movie slated to release this weekend tells the story of the deadly 1969 car accident with Sen. Ted Kennedy. Kennedy survived, but ...

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Gaither Vocal Band Brings Legacy of Talent to KC This Weekend

There are few Christian musical groups that stand the test of time and at the same time, thrive on new fans. One of those is The Gaither Vocal Band, which is coming ...

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Area may see snow twice this weekend

Will Kansas City get most of its Winter snow in the next week? That’s possible say some forecasters. You wouldn’t think that possible with temps expected to reach the low 60s today. ...

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Missouri House passes protections for unborn babies after 20 weeks

The Missouri House gave final approval this week to a bill that will provide protection from abortion for unborn babies who are capable of feeling pain, beginning at 20 weeks fetal age. ...

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Missouri House passes new requirements for food stamp recipients

Under a bill passed by the Missouri House, able-bodied individuals receiving welfare would be required seek work or job training. If individuals did not comply with work requirements they could lose their food ...

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Joanna Gaines wrestles with emotions of final episode

April 4 marked the final episode of the Joanna and Chip Gaines’ popular HGTV show “Fixer Upper,” airing at 9/8c. Joanna Gaines opened up about the mixed bag of emotions she’s feeling ...

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