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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri town is the county seat of Chariton County?
(Hint: It’s named after the U.S. Vice President under John Quincy Adams.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri city is nicknamed the ‘Queen City of the Ozarks’?” is Springfield, a regional hub for southwest Missouri.
Hometown Business Spotlight
Hometown Business Spotlight: Upriver Urban Exchange & UpRiver Home & Gifts
In the welcoming river town of Brunswick, Missouri, you’ll find two sister stores bringing style, creativity, and a love of community to locals and visitors alike — Upriver Urban Exchange and UpRiver Home & Gifts. Together, they offer a shopping experience that blends fashion, home décor, and unique artisan-made items ...
Local News
Northwestern R-1 Schools Earn “A” Rating on 2025 APR
Northwestern R-I School District is celebrating a major achievement as the 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR) scores were released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). For the 2024–25 school year, the district received a score of 95.2% (“A”), ranking 8th out…
Chariton County Deputies Apprehend Suspect After Brunswick Hit-and-Run and High-Speed Pursuit
Brunswick, MO – On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Chariton County deputies were dispatched to North Wood Street in Brunswick following a report of a fire hydrant being struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies met with a Missouri Rural Water employee who was on scene…
Local Schools Celebrate Achievements and Community Spirit
From classroom achievements and cultural programs to basketball and football victories, students across Brunswick, Keytesville, Northwestern, and Salisbury schools have been busy this season. This roundup highlights academic successes, creative projects, community involvement, and sports scores from Junior High and High School teams, including updates…
Thunder Teams Celebrate Senior Night and Fall Events Across Area Schools
This past week was packed with excitement across area schools as students, athletes, and educators celebrated the spirit of fall with competitions, senior recognitions, and community events. From the Thunder’s Senior Night and district softball matchups to classroom achievements and STEM challenges, schools throughout the…
State News
Gerald Wistrand Announces Candidacy for Missouri State Auditor, Promises Transparency, Accountability, and Citizen Engagement
Gerald Wistrand, a veteran auditor with nearly four decades of professional experience, has officially announced his candidacy for Missouri State Auditor, highlighting his commitment to transparency, accountability, and citizen-focused governance. Wistrand, an information technology auditor, constitutional student/teacher, and grassroots activist, is running to ensure that…
Missouri Freedom Caucus: A Sham Grassroots Facade Imploding Under Its Own Hypocrisy
The Missouri Freedom Caucus (MOFC) brands itself as the torchbearer of grassroots conservatism, promising to fight the Jefferson City establishment for the heart of Missouri. Yet, its actions tell a different story: a group propped up by out-of-state dark money, attacking true conservative activists, and…
Missouri’s HJR 3: Reshaping Voter Initiatives in a Republican Government
In November 2024, Missouri voters approved two polarizing measures: Amendment 3, expanding abortion rights (52% statewide), and Proposition A, raising the minimum wage to $15 and mandating paid sick leave (57%). Both passed on strong urban turnout and heavy campaign funding while losing decisively in…
Secretary Hoskins Pushes Urgent Initiative Petition Reform to Protect Missouri’s Constitution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins today urged the legislature to take decisive action to reform the state’s initiative petition (IP) process. Secretary Hoskins emphasized that decades of abuse by out-of-state special interests have turned this citizen tool into a vehicle…
US & World News
Japanese Riot Police Authorized To Use Rifles To Cull Out-of-Control Bear Populations After Record Number of Attacks on Humans
Over 70 attacks on people in a single month put Japanese bears in Japanese police’s crosshairs. It’s open season on dangerous bears. We have reported on how Japan was forced to mobilize police and military forces to tackle dangerous bear populations that caused over 70…
WATCH: “Fake News!” – Trump SLAMS NBC Reporter Lying About Thanksgiving Dinner Cost – “The Democrats are Good at a Few Things: Cheating on Elections and Conning People with Facts that aren’t True”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (left) participates in a press conference with President Trump (right) President Trump on Friday destroyed an NBC reporter when she asked about affordability in the United States and accused him of misrepresenting the economy and cost of Thanksgiving dinner this…
BREAKING: After Holding Americans Hostage for 38 Days, Schumer Unveils New, INSANE Plan to End Shutdown on Senate Floor
Friday is day 38 of the Schumer Shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democrats previously shut down the government because they want to give illegal aliens taxpayer-funded healthcare. After failing to reopen the government more than a dozen times, Schumer on Friday proposed…
Senator John Kennedy TORCHES the Do-Nothing Senate: “We’ve Been Sitting on Our Ice-Cold, Lazy Butts Instead of Passing the President’s Agenda!”
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) during a Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham, where he blasted the GOP Senate for “doing nothing” to advance President Trump’s agenda. During a fiery interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) did not hold back his…
Obituaries
Dr. James Lee “Doc” Sutton
Dr. James Lee “Doc” Sutton, 77, of Marceline, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home.
Anita Louise Parker
Anita Louise Parker, 94, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025.
Wendell John Olson
Wendell John Olson, 92, of Concordia, MO, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his home.
Emma Louise (Cunningham) Lalik
Emma Louise (Cunningham) Lalik, 89, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.
Opinion
The Global Morality Quotient: Assessing National Moral Health and the United States’ Position
The Morality Quotient (MQ) is a composite index that measures national moral health using seven verifiable behavioral indicators: violent crime rate, property crime rate, abortion rate, pornography production share, illicit drug use prevalence, gambling revenue per capita, and prostitution scale. Drawing on data from 2022–2025…
Is the Gaza Ceasefire a True Peace or the Prelude to Ezekiel 38’s Prophetic Invasion?
In the wake of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed just over a week ago, the world watches with a mix of hope and skepticism. Hailed as a “historic opportunity” by President Donald Trump, the agreement has seen the release of hostages, the…
California’s Sneaky Shield: How the Golden State Outsmarts Missouri’s Pro-Life Grifters—and Why Criminalizing Women is the Only True Defense
California’s new law, AB 260, allows anonymous abortion pill prescriptions, threatening Missouri’s pro-life efforts. While groups like Missouri Right to Life and MO Protects push the 2026 Amendment 3, their refusal to criminalize women leaves the state vulnerable. Only bold action can stop this interstate…
The Deceptive Shadows of QAnon: A Christian Call to Discernment Amid Conspiracy Chaos
In the wake of the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, in Utah—a shocking event captured in real-time footage and mourned across political lines—the internet has once again become a breeding ground for deception. Just days after the incident, QAnon…
Devotionals
God At Work..
Romans 15:5 “Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus.” When you awoke this morning, were you aware that God’s presence was there to meet you? The Scriptures declare that there is no…
Just As He Is Pure..
1 John 3:2-3 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who…
In His Image..
Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” The great preacher and author A. W. Tozer wrote, “When God made the human soul in His own image, He did…
Great and Mighty Things..
Judges 6:12, 15 “…the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, ‘The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!’” “So he said to Him, ‘O my Lord, how can I save Israel?’” Year after year, the Midianites swooped in…