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Missouri sues Jackson County over bungled property assessments   

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Jackson County homeowners who complained about high assessments this year made their voices heard, and the state of Missouri is responding. Attorney General Andrew Bailey this week filed suit alongside the state ...

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City Union Mission distributing over 11,000 gifts to at-risk families

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The City Union Mission Christmas Store, a key component of the ministry’s Mission Christmas outreach, will close on December 21. Here, at-risk, income-qualified men, women, and children can “shop” for their families ...

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Food website ranks most popular Christmas dishes in Missouri, Kansas

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Favorite dishes are as much a part of the Christmas season as trees and packages. Although nearly everyone enjoys turkey and the trimmings, each state also has several popular regional meals. Three ...

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Christmastime in the city: Area events for the family

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Several publications have named Kansas City one of the top travel destinations for 2024. Local residents can enjoy the city’s attractions this month during its many Christmas events. Visit KC recommends these ...

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Local historic mansions offer Christmas tours

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Kansas Citians looking for some last-minute decorating ideas can find inspiration at one of the area’s many historic homes that are open for holiday tours. Here are some suggestions from KCUR. Bingham-Waggoner ...

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Missouri attorney general investigating Media Matters for America

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced on Monday that his office is investigating Media Matters for America for allegedly fraudulent solicitation of donations from Missourians during its efforts to target Twitter. “We ...

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Show-Me Christmas: Missouri day trips celebrate season

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Families looking to celebrate the holidays with a day trip or overnight stay have a number of options in the Show-Me State. These are among the towns that go all out for ...

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State AGs respond to White House foster family gender rule

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The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would effectively exclude Christian families from fostering kids and jeopardize the foster care system nationwide, a group of Republican state attorneys general said in ...

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Real Christmas trees still available at number of local farms

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Despite the popularity of artificial Christmas trees, many people still prefer the real thing. The National Christmas Tree Association says that between 25 and 30 million real trees are sold each year. ...

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Christian Family Services—A reliable resource for Expectant, Birth, and Adoptive Parents

We are a ministry designed to serve those God brings to us—whether it be an expectant parent who has just learned they are unexpectedly pregnant, a woman who has just given birth ...

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Missouri offers numerous options for fun over Thanksgiving weekend

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A four-day weekend is a good time to get away and enjoy the start of the holiday season close to home. The website Tripping.com recommends these Missouri destinations for the Thanksgiving weekend. ...

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IHOPC not presented with “any actual evidence” report says

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The International House of Prayer in Kansas City wasn’t presented with “any actual evidence” in the sexual abuse allegations against founder Mike Bickle, it announced in a report last week. In a ...

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Two KC area events Sunday in support of Israel

Two special events are planned for Sunday in support of the 240 hostages currently being held in Israel. Onen is at Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit and the other is a ...

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Silver Dollar City inspires with Christmas celebrations

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When it comes to the holiday season, many families are making Silver Dollar City a part of their Christmas celebrations. My wife Anita and I traveled with family last weekend to experience ...

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Missouri school board adopts gender identity policy, rejects freedom of religion language

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Board members of Missouri’s largest school district voted 4-3 to adopt a “gender identity and sexual orientation” policy while rejecting the ability to opt out under freedom of religion protections. Members of ...

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Supporting National Adoption Month

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November is National Adoption Month. Thirty days to spread awareness of the wonderful impact adoption can have in the life of little ones and all the parents surrounding them. With the overturning ...

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Area events planned to support Israel

Numerous Israel-centered events are planned this week across the Kansas City metro to pray for peace and show support of Israel. Events include a rally at The Plaza Fountain to special guest ...

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Popularity of homeschooling surging in surprising places

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It’s no surprise that homeschooling has become increasingly popular since the pandemic. What is surprising is that it is growing even in large cities and among a range of political ideologies. “The ...

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Missouri files lawsuit in fight against mail-order abortion drugs

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to consolidate a major challenge to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of at-home abortion drugs sent by mail. The ...

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Kansas, Missouri swapping residents

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Missouri welcomed 163,000 new residents last year and Kansas 94,000, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. More people moved to the Show-Me State than left. The ...

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Disney100: The Exhibition coming to Union Station next spring

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Walt Disney grew up in Marceline, Mo., and honed his animation skills in Kansas City. Next spring, Disney 100: The Exhibition at Union Station will celebrate his life and work. “Our leadership ...

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Missouri school choice program already exceeds 2022 scholarship awards

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MOScholars, Missouri’s school choice program, already has exceeded the number of scholarships that were awarded last scholarship award cycle, with three months remaining in the cycle. Scholarships can be awarded up to ...

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Verdict on broker fees rocks real estate industry

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The National Association of Realtors, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams plan to appeal a jury’s verdict finding them guilty of colluding to inflate or maintain high commission rates and fees. The ...

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IHOPKC community, others grapple with Bickle allegations

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The Christian community continues to react to explosive charges of sexual misconduct by Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC). Both Christian (including Metro Voice) and ...

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40 Days for Life events across Missouri, Kansas this week

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Several events are planned this week revolving around the close of this year’s 40 Days for Life campaign The movement focuses on 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to ...

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