For many student-athletes, summer means attending Fellowship of Christian Athletes camps. This significant experience will become a gamechanger, both athletically and spiritually, according to the Kansas City-based ministry In addition to the ...
Read More »Chaplains of all faiths prepare for Summer Paris Olympics
More than 120 faith leaders are preparing to spiritually support 10,000 athletes at the Summer Olympics in Paris, which will begin late next month. “We’ll need to bring them back to earth, ...
Read More »News Briefs: Japan currency crisis; Migrants die; Egypt and Gaza
Today’s news briefs include Japan currency crisis; Covid on rise; Migrants die in heat; Egypt offers security after Gaza war. Japanese currency at 4-decade low The Japanese yen has fallen to its ...
Read More »Missouri is buzzing with sound of rare double brood of cicadas
Billions of cicadas will provide the soundtrack for the Missouri summer of 2024. Two broods emerged at the same time this year. This last happened in 1803 and won’t happen again for ...
Read More »AAA expects Memorial Day travel to be near record levels
More than 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel 50 or more miles from home this weekend, a 7 percent increase from two years ago, according to AAA. “This is expected to ...
Read More »How much do you know about Memorial Day?
How much do you know about Memorial Day? As we ponder the selfless sacrifice of the men and women of our armed forces, we hope that you will join us in reflecting ...
Read More »Spring is great time to add more fruits and vegetables to diet
Spring is a great time to focus on healthy eating as locally grown fruits and vegetables start becoming available. “Of course, fresh produce is available year-round in many stores, but in-season fruits ...
Read More »Worlds of Fun opens with new special events for families
Worlds of Fun is now open for the 2024 season, with sister park Oceans of Fun set to open on May 25. KC Summer Nights, an immersive summer festival paying tribute to ...
Read More »Mattel Adventure Park will open In Bonner Springs in 2026
Worlds of Fun is getting some competition. A new Mattel Adventure Park in Wyandotte County will feature Hot Wheels roller coasters, a Barbie rooftop restaurant, Thomas & Friends attractions and more. Crews plan ...
Read More »Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium opens new 650,000-gallon aquarium
The much anticipated Sobela Ocean Aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium opened to the public on Friday morning. The 650,000-gallon aquarium features six zones with 34 habitats that tell the ...
Read More »“The B-R-R is back”: Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts cold, snowy winter for Missouri and Kansas
Missourians and Kansans weary of the hot summer can brace for a cold, snowy winter. The latest edition of “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” predicts cold temperatures and widespread snow for Great Plains ...
Read More »Latest strain of COVID is like the common cold
Do you have a slight cold? It could be the latest variant of COVID. The Omicron subvariant EG.5 is now the primary variant in the United States and, like other sub-variants, is ...
Read More »Tomato troubles? Here’s some tips
Extreme heat, drought, torrential rains, and hungry critters may be wreaking havoc on your garden. After weeding, watering, and waiting you may be finding less, diseased, or misshapen tomatoes. Don’t give up. ...
Read More »FCA expects to set new record with 100,000 camp attendees this year
Not all of the news coming out of U.S. schools is negative. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes believes it can set a new record for attendees of its camps in 2023, with ...
Read More »Work to widen I-70 from Kansas City to St. Louis set to begin this summer
Relief is on the way for drivers tired of the heavy traffic on Interstate 70 between Kansas City and St. Louis. Work on the long-awaited widening of the 200-mile stretch will begin ...
Read More »Ongoing drought makes fireworks safety extra important
More than 93 percent of Missouri is facing drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean urges extra caution when celebrating Independence Day with fireworks under these ...
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 »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 »Kansas City metro area is filled with free family attractions this summer
Keeping the kids entertained all summer while staying on budget is a challenge that every family faces. Fortunately, the Kansas City area offers a wide range of free options. Metro Voice is ...
Read More »The perfect summer spaghetti from pantry staples
The key to a flavor-packed spaghetti made from pantry ingredients is making the most of the garlic. We mince our garlic to make sure that all of it cooks at the same ...
Read More »Aladdin fulfills summer childhood wishes
Three wishes for the kids this summer include Aladdin, Aladdin, and Aladdin The school year ended last week for many around the metro last week. Kick off a great summer by attending ...
Read More »New movie “Between Mercy and Me” helps Christians address racial issues
A new movie being released shortly after the upcoming Juneteenth celebration will help Christians have honest conversations about sensitive racial issues. “Between Mercy and Me” features an original musical score and standout musical ...
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 »Final season of Fire in the Hole highlights summer at Silver Dollar City
“Fire in the hole!” Generations of area families are familiar with that cry from the popular ride at Silver Dollar City in Branson. “More than 25 million guests have been entertained by ...
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 ...
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