At just 11 years old, Laylah Shahid continues to make waves—both in academics and athletics. A proud member of the O’Fallon Park Makos Swim Team, Laylah remains a 4.0 scholar and straight-A student, proving that discipline and determination pay off both in the classroom and in competition. Laylah’s passion for swimming continues to grow as…
In a world seemingly engulfed in moral fatigue, our attention has been swallowed by images of relentless bombings, the cries of children buried beneath rubble, and the unending funerals of the innocent. The continued shameless killings of tens of thousands of Palestinians—men, women, and children—can no longer be sanitized by euphemisms such as “conflict” or…
As the Democratic Party looks toward the next presidential election, a quiet but unmistakable reshuffling is taking place among its ranks. The names now emerging as potential contenders—California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Vice President Kamala Harris, and progressive star Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)—reflect both the party’s internal tension and its evolving strategy…
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Twenty-five attorneys general across the country and three governors have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Secretary, Brooke Rollins, after the agency moved to suspend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, which helps more than 40 million Americans buy food each month.
In a moment of deep unease for America’s armed forces, a cascade of resignations and retirements among the nation’s highest-ranking military leaders has sparked growing concern over the stability, professionalism, and readiness of the U.S. military under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump. This week, a hastily arranged meeting between Trump, Hegseth, and…
Jackson County voters delivered a decisive message to County Executive Frank White Jr., with preliminary results showing 85 percent support for his removal in a Sept. 30 recall election. Only about 16 percent of eligible voters cast ballots, but the result would ordinarily vacate White’s position immediately once certified. The recall marks a dramatic turn…
The Kansas Arthritis Foundation invites you to JA Family Day at the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Faulkner’s Ranch in Kansas City. This joyful, low-stress morning is designed for kids living with juvenile arthritis (JA), their siblings, parents, and caregivers to connect, swap tips, and simply have fun…
Will Cori Bush Challenge Wesley Bell Again? Speculation is growing in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District about whether former Rep. Cori Bush will mount a comeback campaign against Congressman Wesley Bell, who defeated her in the Democratic primary last year. While Bush has not made an official announcement, her continued activism and signals from her political…
Kansas City is once again at the heart of Missouri’s political chessboard. The newly redrawn congressional map, crafted by Republican lawmakers, slices the city into districts tilted heavily toward their party. Their stated goal is to secure dominance across seven of the state’s eight congressional seats, leaving Democrats to defend just one. But the move…
The nation trembles, and the numbers do not lie. A new Quinnipiac University national pollreveals that 79 percent of voters believe the United States is in the grip of a political crisis, a judgment cast in the shadow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Across partisan lines, the consensus is chilling: 93 percent of Democrats, 84…
