Culture
Ways to celebrate America 250, other events in Kansas City this weekendAmerica’s 250th birthday will be celebrated this weekend and the Kansas City-area has several festivities planned, including fireworks, World Cup watch parties, free admission to the Museum of BBQ… Read More
Culture
‘Mere promises, not guarantees’: A call for unity and the duty to keep America’s republic alive at 250Missouri’s top judge is asking citizens to reflect on the July 4th holiday’s true meaning as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Read More
Culture
Kansas City ranks best local market, top 2 World Cup host city despite negative predictionsDespite its doubters, Kansas City is the top local market for watching the World Cup and is ranked second best among host cities – with the most local engagement… Read More
Culture
Armed teen among 6 minors detained as St. Louis enforces ‘Pride’ weekend youth curfewThe St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) detained 6 minors Sunday night for violating a temporary youth curfew in an LGBTQ district called “The Grove.” The curfew was implemented to keep violence… Read More
Culture
World Cup traffic to test Kansas City once againKansas City’s transportation and stadium procedures will be put to the test Thursday evening as fans head to the third match held at Kansas City Stadium – more than… Read More
Government
BREAKING: Another Missouri man charged in Freedom 250 murder plotA second Missouri man has been charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack and kill government officials at President Donald Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event, which… Read More
Government
‘We are done being ashamed of America’: US Senate reaffirms Declaration of Independence to combat falling national prideA Missouri lawmaker took to the Senate floor Thursday and successfully passed a measure reaffirming the Declaration of Independence ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. Sen. Eric… Read More
Government
Sen. Hawley: Americans, not Silicon Valley, must control AI’s futureArtificial intelligence companies over-prioritize profit and are failing to protect American children and families, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, told The Lion in an exclusive interview Thursday. “It’s all about profit. It’s all about… Read More
Courts
Death sentence announced in murder of Missouri police officer in gas station shootoutA Missouri judge handed down the ultimate punishment Thursday to a man convicted of murdering a Hermann police officer. A Greene County judge sentenced Kenneth Simpson to death,… Read More
Culture
Sen. Hawley: MLB should not enjoy freedom from antitrust laws after religious discriminationMajor League Baseball should no longer benefit from an exclusion of antitrust laws, especially after the league’s recent religious discrimination against numerous Christian players this week, Sen. Josh Hawley,… Read More
Courts
3 Missouri men charged with child pornography crimes, 2 sentencedTwo Missouri men have been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for child pornography crimes, and a former Scouting America troop leader has been charged with creating child… Read More
Government
Feds name five individuals charged in UFC terror plot(Center Square) – Federal court records made public Tuesday reveal the identities of five individuals in the alleged terror plot to disrupt the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the… Read More
Culture
12 dead after plane crash near KC before skydiving flightTwelve people are dead after a small plane destined for a skydiving excursion crashed near Butler, Missouri, Sunday morning. “Our hearts go out to those who lost… Read More
Public Education
Missouri Board of Education president resignsMissouri Board of Education President Mary Schrag resigned June 2, effective immediately. “With new State Board members well established and more on the way, this is a… Read More
Culture
Weekend fun: Kansas City to enjoy 10th annual Arts in the ParkThe Kansas City area will celebrate its 10th annual Arts in the Park event this weekend, along with family-friendly soccer fun at Crown Center and a Sand Cinema outdoor… Read More
Culture
Armed citizens stop Missouri supermarket shooter(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Police credited two armed citizens with stopping a man accused of murdering a woman in the parking lot of a grocery store. Allen… Read More
Culture
WATCH: Schmitt’s diving catch draws blood, helps propel Republicans over Democrats in congressional baseball gameMissouri Sen. Eric Schmitt drew blood with a diving catch and took home the MVP award as Republicans continued their dominance in the Congressional Baseball Game. Schmitt,… Read More
Culture
Missouri data center fight at the heart of Sen. Hawley’s speech warning of AI threatA battle over a multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence data center near St. Louis has moved to the national stage. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, used the ongoing political upheaval… Read More
Culture
WATCH: New baby elk calves spotted at wildlife refuge near St. LouisIt’s officially baby elk season at Lone Elk Park near St. Louis, and several new calves have already joined the herd. Elk were once native to… Read More
Government
Flesh-eating parasite threatens American beef industry while blame game ensuesParasitic larvae from flies capable of devastating the agriculture industry breached the U.S. border this week, setting off a round of finger-pointing while authorities scramble to contain the situation. Read More