A Missouri judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked an emergency ban on childhood gender transition just hours before it was set to go into effect, UPI reported. St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen ...
Read More »2023 Summit Christian Academy graduating seniors
The 2023 graduating class of Summit Christian Academy. Alivia Addleman Emma Albrecht Noah Bartley Nathan Bausback Matthew Bird Daniel Black Grace Bowlin Allie Brown Madison Brown Katie Coats Liv Collum Lydia Conner ...
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The 2023 graduating class of Saint Paul Lutheran High School. Christian Anderson Marina Couto Brooke Bonar Bonnie Boynton Ella Brandt Vu Quang Bui Lok Lam Chan Wai Laam Chan Wai Nok ...
Read More »NFL Draft in Kansas City kicks off on Thursday
The long-awaited NFL Draft in Kansas City will begin on Thursday evening and continue through Saturday Over the last decade, the draft has evolved from a low-key affair to what is called the ...
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 »Public invited to largest pro-life event ever at the State Capitol Wednesday
Pro-life Missourians will gather at the state Capitol Wednesday, April 26 for the largest event of its kind, say organizers. The event is endorsed by dozens of organizations. The day begins at ...
Read More »Independence community rallies around 93-year-old veteran whose car was stolen
Independence residents are pitching in to help a 93-year-old Korean War veteran whose car was stolen by a young person who pretended to be interested in buying it. “It was a gut ...
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 »Episcopal bishop of Missouri bans Christian celebration of Jewish seder
The Passover seder is an increasingly popular way for Christians to connect with their well-established Jewish heritage. Episcopalians in Missouri, however, did not share in the practice this year but not everyone ...
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 »Leadership of Springfield megachurch will transition to founders’ children
John and Debbie Lindell have announced plans to step down as pastors of James River Church, the Springfield megachurch they founded more than three decades ago. The leadership transition to their children ...
Read More »Black Republican legislator on equity movement: “They look for words to divide us”
Missouri Republican Representative Justin Hicks, who is Black, continues to speak out after a Black Democrat legislator asked him to state his ethnicity. Hicks, who represents St. Charles County, became the target ...
Read More »Proposed Missouri law would expand right to carry in church
A Missouri House committee is considering a bill that would override existing law that restricts the possession of a concealed carry firearm in places of worship without consent or knowledge of persons ...
Read More »“I identify as an American” Black Republican Missouri legislator tells Democrat
A Black Missouri Republican received applause on the State House floor during a heated debate on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives when said he identifies as “an American” after his ethnicity was questioned Black Democrat. ...
Read More »The Lake of the Ozarks to get $300 million “Oasis” family fun development
Families soon will have more reasons than just boating, swimming and fishing to visit the Lake of the Ozarks. Developers have announced plans for the Oasis at Lakeport development. The $300 million ...
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 »Summit Christian Academy celebrates dedication of new fieldhouse
Summit Christian Academy in Lee’s Summit recently dedicated its new 43,000-square-foot fieldhouse and activity center. The facility includes a gymnasium that seats 1,200; locker rooms; strength and conditioning room; multipurpose room; concession ...
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 »Woman says amputated toes regrew during revival at Missouri church
Leaders of James River Church in Springfield, Mo. say a woman’s amputated toes regrew during a service at its Joplin campus last week. The service was part of the church’s “Week of ...
Read More »Hawley calls for accountability on COVID-19 origins after law is enacted
Americans will learn what the government knew about the origin of COVID-19 after President Joe Biden signed into law legislation introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. What comes next, according to Hawley, is ...
Read More »Missouri limits gender transition surgeries for children
Gender transitions for children in Missouri will be limited following an emergency regulation issued by Attorney General Andrew Bailey. He cited the lack of evidence that so-called “gender-affirming care” procedures such as ...
Read More »Four teens arrested for Morgan County church shooting considered hate crime
Four people, including two minors, have been charged with a shooting at a Mennonite church building in Morgan County, Mo., last weekend. Authorities consider the act a hate crime. The Morgan County ...
Read More »Healthcare sharing ministry accused of $4 million fraud
Federal authorities have shut down a Missouri-based healthcare ministry after it was accused of committing a $4 million fraud. Medical Cost Sharing Inc., based in St. Joseph, appeared to be a legitimate ...
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