MO: Arts & Culture
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by …
Kansas City Partnership Highlights Local Black History
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A decade-long partnership in Kansas City is lifting up local stories of Black community-building and struggles for justice and …
Missouri's LINC Chess Linked to Better Student Outcomes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The game of chess dates back to the sixth century, and Kansas City schools are capitalizing on that staying power to get …
Beauty Highlighted During Disabilities Awareness Month
OZARK, Missouri - In 1987 President Ronald Reagan declared March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, calling on Americans to provide the …
Missouri Kids Again Can Track Santa's Travels
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A bi-national effort to keep Santa on track during his annual Christmas Eve flight continues today for its 60th year. Lt…
Yes, Missouri, There is an "Operation Santa"
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - At a time when "goodwill toward men" may seem to be in short supply, many kids across Missouri and the nation will have their …
Missouri Kids "Racing to Read" Thanks to Library Grants
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Thousands of Missouri children and their caregivers are kicking their reading skills into high gear this summer, with …
Study: Little Difference in Risky Behaviors in PG-13, R Movies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Many Missouri parents would never think of allowing their young teens to see an R-rated movie, but the latest study shows those …
Fake vs. Real Christmas Trees? You Might Be Surprised at This Answer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Many Missourians will soon be making the big decision: whether to buy a real or artificial Christmas tree. It's a choice with …
Gospel Music “Flip Side:” Research Uncovers Secret Civil Rights Messages
KANSAS CITY, Mo - Gospel music of the '50s and '60s often contained "secret messages" about the civil rights movement, secrets that were literally …
Don't Believe in Santa? NORAD Tracks Him
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Anyone in Missouri who says they don't believe in Santa may want to check in with the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD)…
Study: Eating Disorders and Bare Midriffs - Cheerleaders "At Risk"
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The cheerleader - paragon of collegiate beauty, athleticism and school spirit - runs a serious risk of developing eating …
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