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Kansas and Missouri Clergy Sound Alarm: White Christian Nationalism Endangering Democracy!
OLATHE — According to Kansas Reflector, Rev. Bobby Love of Second Baptist Church endorsed a campaign on Thursday aimed at alerting Kansans to the dangers of white Christian nationalism and promoting a broader appreciation of how democracy could be compromised by a movement bent on undermining inclusive communities. “Together,...
Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and deaf in one ear, was scheduled for a cochlear implant. But when […] The post Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians appeared first on Missouri Independent.
MO Chamber President Mehan steps down after 29 years
Former Missouri Chamber of Commerce President, Dan Mehan, has retired after 29 years with the Chamber, 26 as president. Mehan looks back with pride on the Chamber’s accomplishments, especially its wins in the Missouri legislature, pushing for workers compensation reform, changes to civil jurisprudence, economic development, and infrastructure. “Nothing...
Heartland native to represent Missouri in Miss USA 2024 pageant
CAMPBELL, Mo. (KFVS) - Campbell, Missouri native Ashleigh Bedwell took home the Miss Missouri USA crown in June. “It feels so surreal,” Bedwell said. “It means a lot to me. This wasn’t the first time that I competed, I actually won on my eighth try.”. Bedwell said...
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used...
Eastern Missouri Weather: St. Louis Braces for Thunderstorms Sunday Afternoon
St. Louis, MO – Eastern Missouri is set to experience a shift in weather as thunderstorms are expected to roll in Sunday afternoon, bringing an end to the streak of mild weather. The region has enjoyed below-normal temperatures and low humidity, but rain chances will return, impacting plans for the rest of the week.
Kansas City Weather: Mid-70s to Low 80s With Weekend Showers in Western Missouri
Kansas City, MO – Western Missouri is set for a cooler July weekend with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the lower 80s. The National Weather Service in Kansas City predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms, though no severe weather is expected. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday’s highs...
Fans Think Taylor Swift Tipped Off Brittany and Patrick Mahomes' Gender Reveal
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany may have gotten scooped on their own gender reveal. The couple shared an adorable Instagram video on July 19 showing their two children playing a game of tic-tac-toe to reveal the gender of their yet-to-arrive sibling. The video ...
Remembering the tragic Duck Boat incident at Table Rock Lake 6 years later
BRANSON, Mo. — Today marks six years since a duck boat sank in Table Rock Lake — near Branson — killing 17 people onboard. Since then — emergency responders have reflected back on their response that day — and to other incidents. The duck boat...
Braves-Cardinals restart time: Rain delay updates from Truist Park, July 19
The MLB All-Star break is officially over. All 30 teams had players and coaches either participating in the Midsummer Classic or taking the off-days to relax. But now, it's back to work with just three months left in the season. Not to mention, teams have to determine by the July 30 trade deadline whether they plan to buy, sell, or stand pat.
Several Springfield tenants waiting to see what’s next after landlord goes to jail
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several Springfield business owners are weighing their next steps tonight after their landlord, Marco Denis, was charged with domestic assault and kidnapping. Denis, whose company owns Plaza Towers and several other properties, is being held in jail without bond. OzarksFirst spoke over the phone with several tenants at the Plaza Towers, some […]
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