In March 2025, the Trump administration, through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced the cancellation of over $12 billion in federal health grants. This decision has had profound implications for Kansas City, Missouri, a city that heavily relies on federal support for its public health infrastructure. The abrupt withdrawal of funds threatens essential … Read more
A long and devoted 28-year federal career has come to an abrupt end in Kansas City as part of widespread government budget reductions in 2025. The news has not only impacted one worker’s life but also sent shockwaves through the local federal workforce and the greater Kansas City community. These budget-driven layoffs highlight a growing concern about the future … Read more
The ongoing tension between Missouri’s top legal office and Kansas City officials escalated this week, as the Missouri Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Kansas City for alleged violations of the state’s Sunshine Law. At the center of the legal action is the city’s failure to provide public records regarding legal expenditures, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and … Read more
Emporia State Softball returns home for the final time this season with a thrilling doubleheader against the Newman Jets. It’s not just another matchup—this Saturday marks Senior Day, a celebration of four standout players: Haley Garnett, Jordan Harrison, Gracie Rabe, and Jayda VanAckeren. These seniors will take the field at Trusler Sports Complex for the last time in front of their home … Read more
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kansas, against several healthcare entities, including the University of Kansas Hospital Authority and Health System (KU Health), Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and Epic Systems Corp. The lawsuit addresses the illegal access of sensitive patient photographs by a physical therapist employed by … Read more
The Emporia Recreation Commission (ERC) is set to announce the new Director of the Emporia Recreation Center (ERC) at its upcoming board meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m., and it will take place at the Lee Beran Recreation Center. Vacancy of the ERC Director Position The position of Director … Read more
In Kansas City, Missouri, the family of Jonathan Rodgers, a 35-year-old man tragically killed six months ago, continues to hold a vigil and demand justice. On the night of his death, Rodgers was killed near the intersection of E. 6th Street and Monroe Avenue in northeast Kansas City. Despite months passing, his mother, Zelpha Rodgers, … Read more
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, US airstrikes have reportedly targeted a key oil terminal in Yemen, resulting in at least 58 deaths. The Houthis, a Yemeni militant group, have blamed the strikes for the casualties, although US officials have not yet confirmed the figures. These airstrikes have raised concerns over … Read more
In an astonishing twist of fate, a Missouri man turned a missed errand into a $777,777 lottery jackpot—all thanks to a spontaneous stop for gas at a Circle K store in Chesterfield, St. Louis County. The lucky ticket was part of the Missouri Lottery’s “777” scratcher game, which has already paid out over $8.7 million in top prizes since launching in February … Read more
On Thursday evening, a multiple-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of North Vandeventer Avenue and Enright Avenue in St. Louis, resulting in injuries to eight individuals. The St. Louis Fire Department reported the incident shortly before 9:30 p.m. One of the vehicles involved rolled over and crashed into a building, adding to the severity of the situation. Injury Report All eight individuals involved in the crash … Read more