Children’s Mercy Hospital on Friday sued Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey over what it alleges is “burdensome” requests for records on transgender surgeries and hormone treatment on children. Bailey has demanded that ...
Read More »Worlds of Fun announces chaperone policy after opening weekend brawl
Worlds of Fun has implemented a chaperone policy after a fight broke out among more than 100 teens on opening weekend. A Clay County deputy was punched in the face by a ...
Read More »Idaho becomes first state to ban abortion trafficking
Last week, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law making it illegal for an adult to help an underage girl obtain an abortion without consent from a parent or guardian. ...
Read More »Sweet taste of success: Events to mark Russell Stover’s 100th birthday
Russell Stover Chocolates, the Kansas City candy company, has big plans for its centennial this year. “Over the past 100 years, Russell Stover has established itself as an American classic,” President and ...
Read More »Homeless not forgotten on Easter weekend
Easter dawned for Kansas City’s homeless, too, as local churches volunteer for special outreach services organized through City Union Mission. “As we celebrate the miracle of Easter, we are so thankful for ...
Read More »Local politicians react to indictment of Donald Trump
Several prominent Missouri and Kansas politicians have responded to Thursday’s indictment of former President Donald Trump. “The Manhattan DA is undermining America’s confidence in our legal system,” Mike Pompeo, a former Wichita ...
Read More »Area parents, pastor respond to shooting at Christian school
Kansas City area parents are concerned about the safety of their own children following Monday’s deadly shooting at a Christian school in Nashville. According to authorities, the suspected shooter, 28-year-old Audrey Hale, entered ...
Read More »Homeschooling Conference & Vendor Fair this weekend in KC
The Midwest Parent Educators Conference and Curriculum Fair will be held March 31 and April 1 in Kansas City. Metrovoicenews.com is a sponsor of this annual homeschooling event. The annual event, which ...
Read More »Kansas City’s iconic cathedral undergoing $14 million renovation
The landmark golden dome in downtown Kansas City is getting a facelift. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is working on a $14 million campaign to build a new parish hall and ...
Read More »‘Hamilton’ is a thrilling roller coaster ride
As the curtain rose on Hamilton Wednesday night, I felt the peculiar urge to strap in, much as I would on a thrilling roller coaster ride. The Broadway phenomenon did not disappoint. ...
Read More »The Garden Club of Shawnee will hold Garden Sampler Tour
After a four-year hiatus, the Garden Club of Shawnee will host its popular Garden Sampler Tour on June 10, 2023 The tour features five unique Shawnee neighborhood gardens exhibiting creative ideas for ...
Read More »Two Kansas City-area men arrested for exporting aviation tech to Russia
Two Kansas City-area men were arrested by U.S. authorities on Thursday for illegally exporting aviation technology to Russia. Douglas Robertson of Olathe and Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky of Lawrence, are charged with conspiracy, ...
Read More »Tips for navigating Kansas City’s new airport terminal and parking
The new airport terminal at Kansas City International is open. In addition to our earlier review of the new facility, here are some tips before you fly, drop-off, or pick-up a friend. ...
Read More »Metro Voice tours Kansas City’s new airport terminal
On February 28, Kansas City will unveil its brand new airport terminal, a 1.1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that promises to provide a better experience for travelers. That’s good news for the area’s ...
Read More »A drunk Patrick Mahomes at Chiefs parade angers fans
The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their Super Bowl victory with a downtown parade and rally on the Wednesday after the Super Bowl. Fans have continued to voice their opinion that the players ...
Read More »Super Bowl will feature several high-profile Christians for Chiefs, Eagles
Regardless of the outcome of the game, several Christian players ultimately will be winners in Sunday’s Super Bowl game. Here are the high-profile Christians to look for. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs. The ...
Read More »Study confirms stereotypes, bias against against Christians working in science
Secular individuals regularly stereotype and hold a bias against Christians working in scientific fields because they believe religion and science are in conflict, according to research by the University of Ohio. The ...
Read More »‘My Fair Lady’ revival comes to Kansas City
All of us have had the opportunity to make improvements in our lives and careers. Would we do it if it was part of a wager by other people and we had ...
Read More »KCI airport has hundeds of open jobs as new terminal opens this month
The new $1.5 billion terminal at Kansas City International Airport is scheduled to open on February 28. However, many food service, security, bus drivers and retail jobs remain unfilled. The biggest need ...
Read More »Jackson County Executive Frank White wants to pay for abortion travel
Jackson County Executive Frank White announced before last fall’s midterm election that he planned to release $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay women who travel out-of-state to end ...
Read More »Brothers in Christ set to face each other as starting quarterbacks in Super Bowl
Super Bowl LVII promises to be a pitched battle between two NFL teams that have dominated their opponents this year. The starting quarterbacks for the big game on February 12 in Glendale, ...
Read More »Missouri considers bills that would lure film productions to the state
Although the cable series “Ozark” helped put the Lake of the Ozarks on the national map, it was filmed in Georgia. Production companies look for a state that offers generous tax incentives. ...
Read More »Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs chairman, posts prayer on social media after championship game
After the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals to win the AFC championship on Sunday night, quarterback Patrick Mahomes thanked God for enabling him to play despite an ankle injury. Then ...
Read More »“He healed my body,” Mahomes thanks God after Chiefs championship
Kansas City Chiefs fans spent last week praying for quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ sprained ankle. After leading the team to a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night, Mahomes thanked God ...
Read More »Where are they now? Kansas City’s famous restaurants
From the earliest meals shared in what would become Kansas City, like bison cooked over a buffalo chip fire, the region has a stellar history of culinary delights. From the country clubs, ...
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