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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Silver Dollar City inspires with Christmas celebrations
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 ...
Read More »Popularity of homeschooling surging in surprising places
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 ...
Read More »Missouri files lawsuit in fight against mail-order abortion drugs
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 ...
Read More »Kansas, Missouri swapping residents
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 ...
Read More »Disney100: The Exhibition coming to Union Station next spring
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 ...
Read More »Missouri school choice program already exceeds 2022 scholarship awards
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 ...
Read More »Verdict on broker fees rocks real estate industry
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 ...
Read More »IHOPKC community, others grapple with Bickle allegations
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 ...
Read More »40 Days for Life events across Missouri, Kansas this week
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 ...
Read More »Cori Bush’s anti-Israel remarks lead to challenger in 2024 congressional primary
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of St. Louis, who has joined the Squad in support of Hamas, now has a challenger for reelection in 2024. St. Louis county prosecutor Wesley Bell announced Monday that he ...
Read More »Want to Write a Novel? November Just Might Be Your Month!
Do you have a novel in your mind that you’ve always wanted to write? Well, this may be your month to dig into that dream! While November is the month for turkey, ...
Read More »Lonely Planet: Kansas City one of the best places to visit
Local residents won’t have to travel far to enjoy a world-class experience next year. Lonely Planet, an international travel guide, rated it the 1oth-best city in the world to visit in 2024. ...
Read More »Missouri AG joins lawsuit over Facebook, Instagram
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with attorneys general of 32 other states, on Tuesday sued Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The federal lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District ...
Read More »Snow this weekend? Ask El Nino
Missourians and Kansans who are enjoying pleasant fall weather also are keeping an eye on what the coming winter may have in store. Local weather forecasters are saying the region could see ...
Read More »SCOTUS declines to reinstate Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act
The U.S. Supreme Court late last week decided not to reinstate Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act, at least for now. The law would have barred authorities from enforcing federal gun laws. U.S. ...
Read More »City Union Mission needs “helping hands” for annual Christmas Store
City Union Mission is gearing up for its annual Christmas Store, a cherished tradition set to open its doors in November. As an integral part of the organization’s “Mission: Christmas” initiative, the ...
Read More »Northwest Missouri pastor sows seeds of faith at Gospel Farms
Casey Joyce, associate pastor of First Baptist Church in Bethany, Mo., is reaping a physical as well as spiritual harvest. “We knock on doors and have evangelism programs at church, but I ...
Read More »Likelihood of recession still uncertain, Southeast Missouri State economist says
The jury is still out on whether Missouri and the nation will experience a recession in the coming year, said David Yaskewich, an economist at Southeast Missouri State University. “Right now, it ...
Read More »Missouri man breaks world record by paddling 38 miles downriver in pumpkin
A Missouri man has broken the world record for the longest voyage by pumpkin boat. Steve Keuny paddled 38 miles down the Missouri River inside a 1,293-pound pumpkin. Keuny left Lewis and ...
Read More »MO Senator helps church group leave Israel after attacks
A number of American tourists have been stranded in the wake of last weekend’s violent attacks on Israel, including members of Morning Star Church in Dardenne Prairie, Mo., near St. Louis. The ...
Read More »Missouri’s Cori Bush among Squad members criticized for anti-Israel remarks
Not every member of Missouri’s congressional delegation is standing with Israel. Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of St. Louis is among several members of The Squad who have drawn condemnation from colleagues after ...
Read More »Missouri will hold caucuses in March instead of presidential primary
Although Missouri legislators cancelled the state’s presidential primary, voters will have an opportunity to participate in caucuses in March, Springfield television station KY3 reported. In a cost-saving move, lawmakers last year canceled ...
Read More »Missouri Right to Life-Western Region speaking for life
Missouri Right to Life is a National Right to Life affiliate and our state’s oldest and largest grass-roots pro-life organization. Founded in 1974 as a response to the outcry over the legalization ...
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