Whenever the holidays roll around, many people want to help those in need. But it’s sometimes tough to know the best way to do so. That’s why each year, I turn to local nonprofits that know how to ...

The price of everything, from tomatoes to blueberries, is rising. Diapers can now run parents $1,000 annually. Child care costs more here than virtually anywhere else in the United States.

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire. A Blue Springs teen has turned her compassion into action, ...

Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks. The tradition is commonly traced back to the three-day 1621 feast held by the Plymouth, Massachusetts, settlers to celebrate a successful harvest with the ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — When she’s not at home or school, it’s not uncommon to find Mya Vandrovec in a gym. “I’ve been playing volleyball for over 15 years and I’ve always loved the teammate aspect ...

The Trump administration said it will partially fund SNAP after the benefits for millions of Americans expired, leaving a gap of time before relief is sent. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports on how ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) prepares to see funds run out on November 1, over 75,000 South Dakotans will be affected. You can sign up to request ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, announced Monday that it won’t issue November benefits to Americans on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan, or SNAP.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Greg Sanchez was 19 when he signed up for boot camp at the Naval Station Great Lakes. And while he loved serving his country, he says the transition to civilian life was hard. It is ...

Each morning, as the sun rises over the Mediterranean, Cepee Tabibian strolls the seaside promenade near her home in Málaga, breathing in the salt air and smiling to herself. The entrepreneur, who ...