Six guests and one worker were injured when a steam train at Silver Dollar City derailed on Wednesday evening. Initial reports of the train’s derailment were made around 7 p.m. by visitors ... Read More »
Overland Christian School Helps Students Pursue Truth
Located at 74th and Metcalf in Overland Park, Kan., Overland Christian Schools offers quality Christian education for students K-3 through high school. Since 1938, OCS has offered students a Christ-centered atmosphere to ... Read More »
“Not a religious person,” says Jerry Falwell Jr. in Vanity Fair interview
Jerry Falwell Jr., the former president of Liberty University, recently talked about his fall from grace in “Vanity Fair” magazine. He said he is not a “religious person.” People think that “because ... Read More »
Research finds that daylight saving time is not worth the trouble
Last week the sun was shining during my commute home from work. But after the yearly “fall back” on Sunday that ended daylight saving time with our clocks moved an hour earlier, ... Read More »
Teen on church trip dies after fall from top of Arkansas cave
Life-saving efforts from church members and witnesses could not save the life of a teen who fell to his death in Arkansas over the weekend. The church group of young people were ... Read More »
Law professor doubts Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade this term
A law professor believe the U.S. Supreme Court is divided by thirds into conservatives, liberals and moderates. “I think the most conservative members are Justice Thomas and next Justice Gorsuch, and close ... Read More »
Plaza Heights Christian Academy Combines Academic and Spiritual
Providing students with a quality education is essential if they hope to meet the demands of college and career. Plaza Heights Christian Academy believes that a student needs to be equally prepared ... Read More »
Peace Valley Ministries invite the weary
Kenneth and Vickie Campbell searched for 30 years for a peaceful place on the river. Nothing felt right until Kenneth picked us a local ad sheet and saw an ad for acreage ... Read More »
Greetings from Springfield, your fall getaway destination
With a summer that most agree passed too quickly, many people feel cheated in their passion for travel this year. If you feel the same, you’re not alone. But have hope! There’s ... Read More »
Laura growing to CAT 4 hurricane, will hit Wednesday night
The Gulf Coast of the United States is rapidly prepping for hurricane Laura which is “rapidly intensifying” over the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday morning. It is expected to become a Category 4 ... Read More »
Missouri parents want schools to stop blocking their online access
Many families continue to evaluate their options as the new school year approaches. Earlier this week, several Missouri parents and the National Center for Public School Options testified before the state Joint ... Read More »
Show on Rubik’s Cube and the people who solve it is intriguing, mind-blowing and inspiring
I received my first Rubik’s Cube when I was about 10. The U.S. was still in the midst of the “cube craze,” and children from coast to coast were wanting one, even ... Read More »
Study of 100 British schools shows ‘very little evidence that the virus is transmitted in schools’
Imagine state governments announcing they plan to shut down schools until there is a cure for breast cancer. That is essentially the logic they are employing to shut schools because of a ... Read More »
CDC now strongly favors schools reopening in fall
As polls show an overwhelming majority of both Democrats and Republicans believe schools should reopen, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the science now backs it up. The nation’s ... Read More »
Missouri schools face teacher and bus driver shortage
Fear surrounding Covid-19 will make it even harder for Missouri schools to fill staff positions this fall according to state news outlets. This even as CDC data shows children are the lowest-risk ... Read More »
Summit Christian Academy is ‘inspiring excellence in learning’
Since 1989, Summit Christian Academy has prepared students for spiritual leadership and academic excellence. SCA has grown from 32 students to 775 and has been ranked as one of the top five ... Read More »
Maranatha Christian Academy is More Than Just a School
Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) is more than just another school as our curriculum not only gives students a true college-preparatory education but also provides families with a deep sense of community. MCA ... Read More »
Hope Lutheran Is Ready For Fall
Hope Lutheran School is looking forward to the 2020-2021 school year. We had a e-learning successful finish during our COVID-19 shutdown in the spring. Our highlights included: our teaching platform pivoted rapidly to support e-learning 1-to-1 devices ... Read More »
Eagle Heights – 42 Years of Changing Lives
42 YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES … 1 student at a time! Are you looking for an AMAZING school in the Northland with a loving, Christian environment? Then look no further, because we have ... Read More »
‘We have to move forward,’ Missouri Gov. wants schools open
The new school year is fast approaching, and schools are trying to figure out the best options during the ongoing pandemic. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and K-12 Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven met ... Read More »
The Art of the Potluck: A guide for the 21st Century
As fall gets into full swing, so does the season of the potluck. The period of October through January is becoming known as America’s newest season built around the tradition of gatherings ... Read More »
Several key religious cases are on Supreme Court docket
Although the president and Congress seem to dominate the news, in the background the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing several key cases this fall. The high court will reconvene October 7 with ... Read More »
Rachel Maddow sees viewers plummet after Mueller report
A week after the highly anticipated report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller was released, MSNBC star Rachel Maddow has seen her ratings dropped by more than almost 20 percent. Since President Donald ... Read More »
Fall foliage colors delighting midwest residents
Everyone’s talking about it. The fall colors seem more vibrant this year than in recent memory. Trees around the region have exploded into a dazzling array of reds, oranges, yellows and even ... Read More »
Regional festivals help you celebrate the goodness of America
As people anticipate cooler temperatures, one activity that will finally bring them back out of the house as summer ends are the numerous festivals that celebrate America. You’ll have plenty to choose ... Read More »