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At least 300,000 people rallied in the nation’s capitol Tuesday in support of Israel as other rallies took place across the country from Kansas City to Miami. The day of support for ...

Helen T. Gray, the longtime religion editor of the “Kansas City Star,” died on Saturday at age 81.  When she was hired in 1965, Gray was paper’s second black reporter and its ...

Numerous Israel-centered events are planned this week across the Kansas City metro to pray for peace and show support of Israel. Events include a rally at The Plaza Fountain to special guest ...

A local group, Kansas City-based Water.org, has helped 60 million people around the world gain access to safe water or sanitation. “This remarkable achievement is marked by our team and partners’ unwavering ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. North Pole Village will return on November 17 as part of the current GloWild lantern exhibit. Santa ...

Walt Disney grew up in Marceline, Mo., and honed his animation skills in Kansas City. Next spring, Disney 100: The Exhibition at Union Station will celebrate his life and work. “Our leadership ...

The Christian community continues to react to explosive charges of sexual misconduct by Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC). Both Christian (including Metro Voice) and ...

Several events are planned this week revolving around the close of this year’s 40 Days for Life campaign The movement focuses on 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to ...

The International House of Prayer in Kansas City announced that founder Mike Bickle has been accused of clergy sexual abuse by former leaders in the movement. Leaders of IHOP announced on Sunday that ...

Local residents won’t have to travel far to enjoy a world-class experience next year. Lonely Planet, an international travel guide, rated it the 1oth-best city in the world to visit in 2024. ...

Missourians and Kansans who are enjoying pleasant fall weather also are keeping an eye on what the coming winter may have in store. Local weather forecasters are saying the region could see ...

City Union Mission is gearing up for its annual Christmas Store, a cherished tradition set to open its doors in November. As an integral part of the organization’s “Mission: Christmas” initiative, the ...

In a world filled with books, there are precious few that can bridge generational gaps and foster dinner table conversations between a teen and a 75-year-old. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is one ...

A Missouri man has broken the world record for the longest voyage by pumpkin boat. Steve Keuny paddled 38 miles down the Missouri River inside a 1,293-pound pumpkin. Keuny left Lewis and ...

Last night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called for the evacuation of all civilians of Gaza City to the southern part of the region. The order came after Israel struck more than ...

Loren Cunningham, the influential founder of Youth With a Mission (YWAM), died last week in Kona, Hawaii, at age 88. He also was the author of several books, including “Is That Really You, ...

Local religious leaders and politicians are responding to the Hamas attacks on Israel over the weekend. The death toll, reported by the Wall Street Journal and CBS News now makes this the ...

The police chief of Marion, Kan., who gained notoriety for raiding a newspaper office and the home of its publisher, has been suspended from his job. During the August raid, police officials ...

Christians have a good opportunity to support the local Jewish community in the wake of last weekend’s bloody attacks in Israel. The Jewish Culture Fest will be held this Sunday at the ...

There has been no bigger story in the Kansas City area in recent weeks than the relationship between Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and singer Taylor Swift. Aaron Rodgers, the injured quarterback ...

Child deaths hit a record low in 2021, despite an increase in the number of child homicides and fentanyl overdoses, according to a report released today by the State Child Death Review ...

Families with children who are interested in science may want to check out the BioNexus KC Science2Art exhibit and charity auction at the Linda Hall Library in Kansas City. BioNexus KC supports ...

Kansas and Missouri school districts have policies that do not inform parents of a child’s transgender identification, according to a parental rights organization. The districts are just some of the over 1,000 ...

A church bell dating back to 1882 recently was stolen from a church in the small town of Gunn City in Cass County. “It’s been ringing in Gunn City Christian Church for ...

Johnny Youssef, who has been restoring a rundown church in downtown Kansas City, said crime and homelessness would make him unlikely to do it again. “I probably wouldn’t do a project like ...