State Government
Westport property owner enraged with KC Mayor’s, City Council’s focus on ‘civil rights monitors’ rather than security after recent shootingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – After yet another shooting in KC’s Westport Business District last weekend, property owner Bill Nigro is infuriated that the city continues to focus on “civil… Read More
Opinion
COLUMN: KC Star Editorial Board feels they deserve a say in KCPD funding matters more than a state legislator with KC constituentsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Missouri legislator advocating for pro-law-enforcement policies in Kansas City is guilty of “colonialism at its worst,” according to the Kansas City Star, because he… Read More
State Government
Police find another $250,000 in stolen property from “elaborate” storage unit schemeKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City police found another $250,000 in stolen property from storage units earlier this week in what they call an “enormous” and “elaborate” scheme. … Read More
State Government
Missouri voters in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City to decide ballot measures on April 5Voters will decide two ballot measures in St. Louis, three ballot measures in Kansas City, and one ballot measure in Jefferson City, Missouri on April 5. St. Louis:… Read More
Christian Schools, Homeschools
KC-based nonprofit plans to help full-time working parents with homeschoolRhonda McAfee thought her homeschool journey had ended when the last of her three children completed high school."When my youngest son graduated, I thought I was finished," the… Read More
State Government
Car, home and business break-ins are plaguing Kansas City residents. What you can do about itAfter a stunning 40 vehicles in Grandview, Missouri and 70 in nearby Overland Park, Kansas were broken into last week by brazen burglars, car owners must wonder what… Read More
State Government
A raging war on car owners is crossing Kansas City and state lines. What is being done about it?There’s an escalating war on vehicle owners in Kansas City as the criminal justice system does little to stop it. Just this week, authorities say some 40 vehicles… Read More
State Government
James Lowman announces bid for state representative in Jackson CountyJackson County technology consultant James Lowman has announced his candidacy for state representative. The district includes parts of Independence and Kansas City. Running as a Republican, Lowman will appear… Read More
State Government
Pro-police advocates raise the alarm as Kansas City mayor seeks more control over the police budgetAfter an illegal attempt to defund police in 2021, the mayor of Kansas City is once again proposing to take $37 million out of next year’s police budget and… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
KC metro participants in school choice rally share why school choice mattersSchool choice helps Christian education. That’s the message of three Kansas City metro Christian schools who rallied at the Missouri state capitol last week.Staff and students in Christian… Read More
State Government
Liberal activist Gwendolyn Grant elected chair of Coordinating Board for Higher EducationJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Democrat activist Gwendolyn Grant was recently elected chair of Missouri’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) after spending years building a reputation supporting far-left causes. Read More
State Government
An in-depth look at KCPD’s several community engagement programsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Police Department has recently become known for its extensive community engagement programs and Chief Rick Smith’s dedication to strengthening the relationship with… Read More
State Government
Multiple sources refute the KC Star’s report that KC police chief is being forced outKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Star reported on Tuesday that Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith was being forced out of his position after a recent… Read More
State Government
Construction on the Kansas City Zoo’s new aquarium is underwayKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Zoo has officially kicked off its Make Waves KC project to bring a new aquarium to the zoo. The $75 million project… Read More
State Government
KCPD’s Chief Rick Smith receives the Clarence M. Kelley AwardKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chief of KC Police Department Rick Smith received the Clarence M. Kelley Award earlier this month at the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission’s 72nd annual… Read More
State Government
66-year-old Wichita man dies from a double hit-and-run after leaving Arrowhead Stadium Sunday nightKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A man was killed in a hit-and-run outside Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday during the Chiefs game. The man was later identified as 66-year-old Chiefs fan… Read More
State Government
Jackson County Judge finds Mayor Quinton Lucas and KC City Council violated state law after voting to massively cut KCPD fundingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County judge ruled Tuesday that Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council violated state law for passing two ordinances that defunded… Read More
State Government
Study says Missouri’s largest airports, St. Louis, Kansas City, could gain billions by privatizing(The Center Square) – St. Louis became one of the first cities in the United States to explore the possibility of privatizing with St. Louis Lambert International Airport in… Read More
State Government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt files suit against Jackson County mask mandateJACKSON COUNTY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt continued his fight against mask mandates on Thursday when he filed suit against Jackson County’s recently extended indoor mask… Read More
State Government
Emails Show Mayor’s Office Notified Kansas City Media About Defunding Plan Before Telling Police Chief Rick SmithKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Emails obtained by Liberty Alliance USA show that on May 20, 2021 Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’ Office gave advance copies of their ordinances… Read More