State Government
Sports betting bills gaining traction in KS and MO, but Kansas bill may cause worries for Chiefs fansJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Both Missouri and Kansas state legislatures may be close to passing bills to legalize sports gambling. However, it seems as though the bill on… Read More
Culture
North Carolina Coach Hubert Davis’ journey to a historic Final Four win has included an abiding faithWhen the final buzzer sounded on his team’s Final Four game Saturday night, it became evident that the weight of what Hubert Davis had accomplished was setting in. Davis, the… Read More
Culture
Repeat Northwest Missouri State college basketball champ gives glory to GodTrevor Hudgins is one of the most decorated players in Division II basketball history. Yet alongside all the hard work and success, Hudgins recognizes that his faith in God paved… Read More
Public Education
Stitt signs bill prohibiting transgender women in women’s sports(The Center Square) – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Wednesday that bans transgender girls and women from competing in women's sports. Senate Bill 2 will… Read More
National
Northwest Missouri State seeking a record third-straight Division II men’s basketball title SaturdayMARYVILLE, Mo. – Is this Missouri burg the new Titletown USA? It may be after this weekend, as hometown Northwest Missouri State University has a shot Saturday at… Read More
Christian Schools, Culture
Hope wins: Leaning on God and one another, Hope College earns national championshipThe undefeated Hope College women's team seemed well on its way to Division III basketball championships the past two years, before the COVID-19 pandemic cut those seasons short. This year,… Read More
Public Education
Utah lawmakers plan to override governor’s veto of transgender athlete bill(The Center Square) – Utah lawmakers are returning to Salt Lake City on Friday to override Gov. Spencer Cox's veto of a bill that would completely ban transgender athletes from… Read More
Culture
College basketball star Keyontae Johnson, a walking miracle, gives glory to God after being honored on Senior DayAfter a monstrous dunk in a game last year University of Florida phenom Keyontae Johnson suddenly collapsed near midcourt, the story and video rocking the sports world. He says he… Read More
Public Education
Alaska bill would prevent biological males from competing in female sportsAn Alaska Senate committee is considering a bill that would keep transgender girls from competing in female sports. Its supporters say it is about protecting the integrity of girls' sports. Read More
Culture
Super Bowl champion coach Sean McVay credits his Catholic school for his leadership successNFL head coach and recent Super Bowl champion Sean McVay credits much of his success to the “foundational principles” instilled in him by his Catholic school education. McVay holds the… Read More
Sports, Uncategorized
Niangua High School baseball team receives grant from the MLB for field renovations and updated equipmentNIANGUA, Mo – The Niangua Cardinals’ baseball field is receiving much needed improvements after former Superintendent TJ Bransfield acquired a grant from the MLB to repair the battered… Read More
Sports, Uncategorized
New all-in-one complex hopes to bring more visitors to Lake of the Ozarks during the off-seasonLAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – Lake of the Ozarks developers Dr. Dan Foster and his son are planning to construct a major event center and sports facility… Read More
Christian Schools
Iowa Christian school celebrates completion of its first gymnasium after fundraising effortAfter bouncing from gym to gym around the region, one northern Iowa school finally has its own gymnasium to call home. North Iowa Christian School (NICS), located in… Read More
Culture
Russell Wilson wins Bart Starr Award for putting his faith into practiceNFL quarterback Russell Wilson has spent his career as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, having played for the Seattle Seahawks since the team drafted him in 2012. Read More
Christian Schools
3rd grade teacher goes viral with full-court shot, kids earn hot chocolate party (video)Kathleen Fitzpatrick, or Ms. Fitz as her students know her, made a deal with the kids on the playground of Holy Trinity School in Washington, D.C. just before… Read More
Christian Schools, Culture
Christian school’s right to pray over loudspeaker before games is in federal judge’s handsA battle that began over five years ago for Cambridge Christian School in Tampa, Fla. is officially in the hands of a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell… Read More
Homeschools, Uncategorized
Former Kansas City Chiefs player leads Springfield homeschool football team to 5th national championshipSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Springfield’s Lighthouse Christian Chargers football team has won their 5th National Homeschool Football Association (NHFA) championship under 2nd-year head coach and former Kansas City Chiefs… Read More
Culture
Veteran umpire Ted Barrett, a minister to umpires, works his fifth World SeriesOn the field, professional umpire Ted Barrett just wrapped up calling his fifth career World Series. But off the field is where he answers his calling: ministering to fellow umpires… Read More
Christian Schools
Greenville Christian School: A football powerhouse despite small budget, larger rivalsOver the last two seasons, Mississippi’s tiny Greenville Christian School has emerged as a football force despite its small budget and limited facilities. Ranked number one in the state, the… Read More
State Government
City of Republic acquires 136.76 acres of land for a new jumbo-sized sports complexREPUBLIC, Mo. – In early September, Republic’s City Council made the final decision to allow the city to purchase a 136 acre piece of land located on W. Read More