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Gov. Parson activates National Guard as precaution in wake of protests
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard as a precautionary measure as…
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Like her biblical namesake, our friend Esther Levens influenced kings and presidents
Recently, Anita and I mourned the loss of a spunky person named Esther Levens. Esther, who passed away August 21,…
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Inner-city pastor ‘blindsided’ by being kicked out of church building
A Kansas City pastor said he was blindsided when his church was unexpectedly kicked out of its building. “Tuesday at…
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Johnson County Republicans elect two conservative immigrants to lead the party
The Republican Party in Johnson County, Kansas has a new public image after a surprise ending to a vote for…
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Salvation Army starting early in effort to ‘rescue Christmas’
Salvation Army kettles are as much a part of the Christmas season as festive lights and caroling. Because of the…
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Major Auschwitz exhibition coming to Kansas City in 2021
Recent surveys reveal that a disturbing number of Americans don’t believe the Holocaust happened. This makes a major exhibition about…
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‘We Back Blue’ march in Kansas City shows support for law enforcement
On the day two deputy sheriffs were ambushed in Los Angeles, marchers turned out in Kansas City to show their…