Few things are more relaxing than spring training baseball under the warm Arizona sun. But as the Kansas City Royals learned in the spring of 2020, everything can change in a heartbeat. ...
Read More »Kansas City National Day of Prayer locations
Americans will gather Thursday, May 6 for the annual National Day Of Prayer. The region will host both in-person and virtual gatherings. The theme for this year’s celebration is “LORD pour out ...
Read More »Hundreds of events will celebrate Missouri bicentennial
Missouri Statehood Day on Aug. 10 will mark 200 years since the Missouri Territory became the 24th state of the union. More than 200 bicentennial events are taking place this year, with ...
Read More »Viewers turn off Oscars when actors talk politics
In a piece published Sunday, the New York Times writes that viewers of the Academy Awards show turn it off in droves when politics are discussed. The startlingly truthful revelation came from ...
Read More »Missouri tax filing and payment deadline extended
Governor Mike Parson announced today that the Missouri Department of Revenue is extending the state individual tax filing and payment deadline for the 2020 tax year from April 15, 2021, to May ...
Read More »Missouri State Fair is a go for 2021
The Missouri State Fair is a go. A spokesperson for Missouri’s Agriculture Department confirmed on Tuesday that the popular annual event would take place, after a year off during the pandemic. The ...
Read More »National Grammar Day: Top 5 grammar mistakes
Grammar nerds, rejoice! National Grammar Day is Thursday, March 4th, and it’s the perfect day to celebrate the idiosyncrasies of the English language and study up on some of the common grammar ...
Read More »Day of prayer for Christian schools planned for February 23
Hundreds of Christian schools around the world will join in celebrating the fourth annual ACSI Day of Prayer on February 23. The day of prayer is one of ACSI’s most popular events ...
Read More »Churches modifying Ash Wednesday practices over Covid
The pandemic is complicating plans to mark Ash Wednesday, which will start the Lenten season on Wednesday, February 17. The solemn day — officially known as the Day of Ashes — is ...
Read More »Statewide ice cream social planned for 200th anniversary
Missourians are encouraged to participate in a statewide ice cream social to celebrate the 200th birthday of the state. Although the event will be held Aug. 10, 2021, Missouri’s statehood day, the planning ...
Read More »Meteor showers and planets will make 2021 spectacular
Ready for some spectacular sky shows? Here’s a list of some of the major celestial events you can expect overhead this yea. This year you can enjoy an awe-inspiring meteor shower, a ...
Read More »Plan to challenge electoral votes divides Republicans in Senate
Senate Republicans are divided over plans to object to electoral votes on Wednesday. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), up for reelection in 2022, said in a statement that he supports President Donald Trump ...
Read More »Hawley will object to Electoral College vote for Biden, citing fraud and big tech
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has announced he will object to the Electoral College vote for Joe Biden on Jan. 6. Hawley made the announcement Wednesday in a tweet, noting the evidence he ...
Read More »Kansans to ‘Rally and March for Life’ at state capitol Jan. 21
Kansans for Life will hold the annual Rally and March for Life in Topeka on January 21. This year’s theme is United for Mothers and Babies. The day will be full of ...
Read More »Dave Ramsey forges ahead with financial advice despite pandemic
Christian financial guru Dave Ramsey is not letting the pandemic interfere with his mission or his Christmas celebrations. Ramsey Solutions, the company founded by the bestselling author and radio host, plans to ...
Read More »Is this week’s meeting of planets the Star of Bethlehem?
Few would disagree that COVID-2020 has been a year like no other in any of our lifetimes. We could all certainly use a little extra Christmas cheer this season. How about a ...
Read More »Astronomers predict a rare ‘Christmas star’ on December 21
The three wise men were not the only ones who were able to see the Christmas star. Astronomers say Saturn and Jupiter will align into a bright Christmas star on December 21. ...
Read More »Amy Coney Barrett vote scheduled for Monday night
No Democrats are expected to vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Monday evening. The vote is expected 7:00 p.m. Central Time barring any further procedural blockades by Democrat ...
Read More »Focus on the Family will share powerful pro-life event on Saturday
The issue of abortion is front and center as the presidential race heats up and President Donald Trump appoints the successor to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “See Life 2020,” on online event ...
Read More »Vitae Foundation event features former Congressman Jason Chaffetz
Former congressman Jason Chaffetz will be the keynote speaker at the Vitae Foundation’s Annual Kansas City Pro-Life Event on Wednesday, September 16, at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 6100 College Blvd., in ...
Read More »Service announced for slain St. Louis police officer Tamarris Bohannon
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department announced the funeral and memorial arrangements for fallen Officer Tamarris Bohannon. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the ...
Read More »GOP Convention list of speakers includes Blacks who have left the Democrat Party
Republicans hold their convention this week and promise it will be in sharp contrast to that of the Democrat event, both in content and style. In a major shot across the bow, ...
Read More »Three ministries team up to sponsor Unite to Fight Poverty virtual concert
Many of the top names in Christian music will join forces to help children living in poverty because of COVID-19 and other natural disasters. World Vision, Compassion International and Food for the ...
Read More »Graham calls on Christians to descend on Washington for prayer march
Franklin Graham is calling for hundreds of thousands of believers and their pastors and churches to join him for “Prayer March 2020” in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 26. “Our nation is in ...
Read More »100 police agencies withdraw from guarding Democratic Convention
In a historic announcement, more than 100 police agencies are pulling out of agreements to send personnel to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) scheduled for August. The police departments stated they could ...
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