More businesses are leaving cities after mayors failed to protect them from looting. The latest is a Minnesota business owner, whose company was burned to the ground during last week’s violent riots ...
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Kansas City mayor will enforce only the city’s more-lenient reopening guidelines
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced he will enforce only the city’s reopening rules, not the more stringent ones from the state of Missouri. Even the liberal Kansas City star, which has ...
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“Violence is not the answer,” T.D. Jakes and Carl Lentz discuss racism
Bishop T.D. Jakes joined Carl Lentz, lead pastor of Hillsong Church in New York City, for a powerful online discussion about the violent protests over the death of George Floyd. Lentz said ...
Read More »Easter in August? Sure, it’s right after Christmas in July!
We all know that Easter falls on various days every year, but never before has it been celebrated as late as August. However, this year the celebration was delayed from the official ...
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After 25 deaths since March, Kansas City relaxes several COVID-19 restrictions
Mayor Quinton Lucas has eased several COVID-19 restrictions in Kansas City, Mo. New rules for bars, restaurants and businesses will be in effect through July 5. The city has experienced just 25 ...
Read More »Oops. CDC makes big correction about spread of Covid-19
After originally recommending the country go on lockdown because of the “easy” spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a big “oops” regarding how the agency now ...
Read More »Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down stay-at-home order
Millions of Americans who believe restrictions on business and churches are unconstitutional were boosted late Wednesday night when the Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked an order to extend the state’s lockdown. Democrat Gov. ...
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Vice President Pence supports church in dispute with state
Can government arrest a church pastor for hosting small groups in their buildings? The growing verdict across the nation is no. Now, Vice President Mike Pence is joining other members of the ...
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Kansas set to reopen in phases as some restrictions remain
Gov. Laura Kelly announced her plans on April 30 on how to reopen Kansas for business in phases, starting May 4. UPDATE: Shawnee County has decided that libraries are more like community ...
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HOW CAN WE HELP? Topeka businesses and residents want to know
Towards the end of March, Topeka Metro Voice invited local small business owners to contact us with their stories of how the pandemic is affecting all of us small Topeka businesses. We ...
Read More »Guidelines for Missouri statewide stay-at-home order
Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Friday evening issued a state-wide stay-at-home order. Below are the guidelines as provided by the office of the governor. It begins one minute after midnight Sunday night. ...
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Here’s what you need to know about your stimulus package
Americans will soon be getting relief from the U.S. government as part the COVID-19 Pandemic Phase III Stimulus Package signed into law on March 27 by President Trump. There are also additional ...
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While elective surgeries banned, some states still prioritize abortion
A growing number of states have banned elective surgeries in order to focus all resources on fighting the coronavirus. Some abortion providers and states, however, have determined abortion to be an essential ...
Read More »Guidelines for Kansas City’s stay-at-home order
Beginning Monday Night at midnight, Kansas City and most suburbs will enter into a mandatory stay-at-home order. Below is the official announcement with guidelines and instructions from Mayor Quintin Lucas. Kansas City ...
Read More »C5Alive “POWER” Luncheon to be held at Thornton Place
The March C5Alive “POWER” Luncheon will be held March 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thornton Place. The featured speaker will be Tabitha Petefish. The meeting will feature information on options ...
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Kansas City making plans for possible Super Bowl parade on Wednesday
If the Chiefs win the Super Bowl on Sunday, not a lot of work is likely to get done around the city on Wednesday. Downtown businesses have been told to expect a ...
Read More »C5Alive luncheons to feature Barry Feaker, Max Manning
Barry Feaker will be the featured speaker at the July C5Alive Luncheon, to be held July 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aldersgate Village, 7220 SW Asbury Dr. The Aldersgate chef ...
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Missouri aims to end economic ‘border war’ with Kansas
Legislation aimed at ending the economic “border war” between Missouri and Kansas has been signed into law this week by Governor Mike Parson in Kansas City. The Bolivar Republican notes the legislation, ...
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Businesses use poster to join fight against human trafficking
You most likely didn’t know it, but Friday was dedicated to saving people from human trafficking. Though the day was observed as Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the entire month of January is ...
Read More »Families ride free on Topeka Metro during Christmas break
The Topeka Metro bus system in Topeka has announced their sixth annual Winter Fling/Families Ride Free campaign. Families can ride all fixed routes free of charge from Saturday, December 22, 2018, through ...
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