The primary mission of The Lutheran High School of Kansas City is to guide and mentor students on their faith journeys through adolescence and beyond. Our mission statement “preparing lives for today, ...
Read More »State, local officials advise caution during current heatwave
The predicted heatwave for the Kansas City area arrived right on schedule. “Predictable is preventable, and this is a situation that is very predictable the next few days.” assistant Kansas City Fire ...
Read More »Kansas sees largest increase in abortions ever
Today the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) released its preliminary report on abortions in Kansas in 2022. For the fourth year in a row, abortions have increased in the state ...
Read More »Plan ahead for safety in Missouri and Kansas summer sun
Summer in both Missouri and Kansas can be not only uncomfortably hot but also potentially dangerous for vulnerable people such as the elderly or those with certain health conditions. “Just take precautions,” ...
Read More »Here’s where Missouri and Kansas rank in fireworks use
Fireworks tents are popping up around the Kansas City area like summer dandelions. The region is ground zero for the popularity of fireworks, according to a recent study by Zippa. “Midwesterners love ...
Read More »Local Banks, the Federal Reserve, and the Modern-Day Bank Run
In 1913, a US Senator from the Kansas City, Missouri area flipped his vote, and the Federal Reserve System was created. Senator James A. Reed gave us central banking with 12 autonomous ...
Read More »FBI investigating white powder sent to Kansas Republican lawmakers
After Kansas Republican lawmakers received letters containing a white substance, the FBI says they’re joining state investigators. It’s now been revealed that the letters were also sent to former President Donald Trump ...
Read More »The historically black neighborhoods of Kansas City explained
History had a lot to do with where Black neighborhoods were created on both the Missouri and Kansas side of the state line. Many of these neighborhoods were already established by the ...
Read More »Wildcat Cycling Through Kansas to Fight Child Trafficking “Pandemic”
When Kansas State alum Craig Whiteford learned about the scale and devastation of child trafficking, it reminded him of something from his work life. Whiteford, who graduated with a bachelor’s, master’s, and ...
Read More »Pony Express rides again with 2,000-mile trek from Sacramento to St. Joseph
The legendary Pony Express put St. Joseph on the map 163 years ago. In mid-June, riders are recreating the 2,000-mile postal route from Sacramento. “It’s a big-rooted event in time,” Gina M. ...
Read More »C5Alive Power Luncheon will feature columnist Clint Decker
The June C5Alive POWER Luncheon will feature Clint Decker and will be held June 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Peak, 1930 SW Gage Blvd. Featured speaker Clint Decker has ...
Read More »Local cemeteries and history that cannot be forgotten
General Order Number 11, the attempt to destroy the history and peoples of Cass, Bates, Vernon, and parts of Jackson County, Missouri cannot be forgotten. While the action of the Union may ...
Read More »“Kids Ride Free!” all summer on Topeka city buses
Topeka kids can now look forward to a break from school, with summer right around the corner, as well as free transportation around Topeka on city buses. Since the summer of 2013, ...
Read More »C5Alive Power Luncheon will feature Marcus Miller, First Tee
The May C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held May 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aldersgate Village, in their new Home Plus North building, 7202 SW Uxbridge Circle; parking is on ...
Read More »Teacher blasts Shawnee Mission School District for focus on diversity training during staffing challenges
A longtime teacher is criticizing the Shawnee Mission School District for mandatory diversity training during a teacher shortage. “I can no longer stay silent about the state of our schools,” said Caedran ...
Read More »2023 Maranatha Christian Academy graduating seniors
The 2023 graduating class of Maranatha Christian Academy. Sienna Marie Alexander Amanda Lizzye Alfaro Hildana Yonatan Ayana Isaac Thomas Blackford Isaac Quinton Brown Jacob Dylan Carter Elijah Truth Carver Abigail Lorene Collins ...
Read More »“Back the Blue” Kansas license plates available
Kansas drivers soon will be able to show their support for the police by displaying special “Back the Blue” license plates. Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday signed legislation to allow the plate. ...
Read More »Kansas names 2023 missing child poster winner
Fifth-grade student Mahith Surapaneni has won the Kansas Missing Children’s Poster contest. Surapeneni, 10, attends Harmony Elementary School in Overland Park. The announcement was made by Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI ...
Read More »Comedy Café is a fun night out for a good cause
When was the last time you laughed so hard it hurt? Comedy Café featuring Michael Joiner is a fun night out for a good cause. Joiner has been performing his own style ...
Read More »Missouri fails to enact presidential primary while Kansas moves ahead
The Missouri House voted down a bill Monday that would reinstate the primary while in Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill to reinstate the primary in the Sunflower State. The Missouri ...
Read More »C5Alive Power Luncheon to Feature Speed Networking
The April C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held April 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall, and will feature Speed Networking. Attendees will be able to learn about others’ ...
Read More »Kansas overrides governor’s veto of bill that bans biological males in women’s sports
The Kansas legislature has overridden the governor’s veto of a bill that bans biological males from competing in women’s sports. HB 2238 is a win for women’s sports rights activists, who have ...
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 »Most Democrats vote against amendment to protect gas stoves
The U.S. House passed energy bill amendment that would stop the Biden administration from banning gas stoves. Democrats saw dozens of members break rank and vote with Republicans to protect gas appliances ...
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 ...
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