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Earthquake in Oklahoma overnight felt locally

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Residents of central Oklahoma are picking up after a  5.1 magnitude earthquake hit just east of Oklahoma City Friday night. The earthquake hit Prague, Oklahoma, at 11:24 p.m., according to the United ...

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Huge Christian college fair is Feb. 24 in Kansas City

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Christian universities from across the nation will visit Kansas City Feb. 24 for the largest Christian College fair in the Midwest. The 26th annual Christian College Expo will feature up to 50 ...

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Harpist Michael-David to lead morning worship January 13

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When you think of musical instruments, what comes to mind first? Pianos, guitars, drums and saxophones are common. The harp? Probably it’s near the bottom of the list. Somewhere around tuba or ...

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The ‘Hamas of Hanukkah’ is theme of local Messianic synagogue festivities

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is set to begin soon. Celebrated by Jews, the Messianic community and also many Christians, it traditionally includes skits with a touch of humor ...

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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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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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“Hey Paula”: Ray Hildebrand, influential Christian musician from Kansas, dies at age 82

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Ray Hildebrand, an Overland Park resident and pioneer of contemporary Christian music, died on Friday. The 82-year-old moved to the Kansas City area to work for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and ...

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Kansas City Christian College joins association

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Kansas City Christian College in Overland Park has joined the Kansas Independent College Association. The association, founded in 1970, is a not-for-profit organization that provides collaborative programming and statewide advocacy to enhance ...

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Outreach Christian Education empower your child to reach their fullest potential

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At Outreach Christian Education, we excel in providing quality, Christ-centered education. Our students are cultivated in Godly principles and challenged through our curriculum. It is our desire to impart in our pupils ...

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Calvary Lutheran School prepared to live, learn and lead

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Calvary Lutheran School offers an exemplary education within a caring, Christ-centered environment. Serving the south Kansas City community for nearly 75 years, Calvary has a long tradition of providing a strong academic ...

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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 ...

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Kansas names 2023 missing child poster winner

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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 ...

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Veronica Mary Margaret Michael Frierdich

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Veronica Mary Margaret Michael Frierdich, 9/01/1933 – 1/16/2023. Veronica, known to many as “Mickey,” passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 3:30pm after battling lung cancer for over ...

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Local Christian business leader Harold Finch dies at age 89

harold finch

Dr. Harold Finch, who had a significant impact in building God’s kingdom locally and around the world, died on January 8. Finch was born on March 18, 1933 in Kansas City, Kan., ...

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Heroism of Corrie ten Boom comes to life in December

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What leads a family to risk their lives to save the lives of others? Find out on Sunday, Dec. 18 when actress Vickie Gaynier portrays Corrie ten Boom at Or HaOlam Messianic ...

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St. Louis ranks dead last among safest cities, and Kansas City is not much better, study finds

Kansas City ranks 162nd in a new study of the nation’s safest cities based on various factors, including crime levels, auto accidents and natural disasters. Across the state, St. Louis fared even ...

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CEO of election software company used in Kansas arrested after data found on Chinese servers

The head of Konnech Corporation, an election software company used in Johnson County Kansas and across the nation, was arrested on Oct. 4 in Los Angeles for stealing poll worker data and ...

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Kirk Cameron to headline ‘Kansas City Pro-Life Event’

Actor Kirk Cameron will headline the Kansas City Pro-Life Event on October 21, sponsored by the Vitae Foundation. “We are thrilled to welcome Kirk Cameron to Kansas City this year,” Vitae Foundation ...

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Former elder convicted of murdering wife was part of controversial Kansas City pastor’s church

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A former elder at Repairers Kansas City church has been convicted of murdering his wife after less than two years of marriage. Robert Harris is scheduled to be sentenced on November 3. ...

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Overland Christian School Helps Students Pursue Truth

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Located at 74th and Metcalf in Overland Park, Kan., Overland Christian Schools offers quality Christian education for students K-3 through high school. Since 1938, OCS has offered students a Christ-centered atmosphere to ...

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Value Them Both, Catholic leadership respond to attack on Overland Park church

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Kansans for Life and Catholic leaders are responding to the pro-abortion attack on a local church over the weekend. The Catholic Church of the Ascension in Overland Park was vandalized early Sunday ...

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Kansas City to reimburse expenses for employees seeking abortions

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Kansas City, Mo., employees will be reimbursed for traveling outside Missouri for an abortion under a resolution passed by the city council on Thursday. Women would be reimbursed only for the travel ...

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Local pro-life clinics step up security in wake of growing attacks

Pro-life organizations, including women’s clinics, are increasing security in response to violent attacks after Roe v. Wade was found unconstitutional. In Missouri and Kansas, pro-life groups are working with police and scheduling ...

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Learn how to invest in Israel at a free seminar

Returning to Kansas City Tuesday, June 28 is the “Invest in Israel Seminar” Christians can learn how to invest wisely by utilizing the growing market of Israel. By doing so, investors can ...

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Officials confirm tornado outbreak on Wednesday morning

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The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has now determined that a tornado outbreak occurred as four twisters ripped through the Kansas City metro early Wednesday morning. The assessment comes as officials ...

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