Life 88.5

08/19/2025

The sun's been sleeping in lately AND this morning we had thunderstorms roll through, but that didn't keep Donna and Mona for grabbing this promise in the sky today!

08/17/2025

Whew…what an 816 day celebrating building stronger communities across the 816 area code! Thanks for taking the wild ride with us from St. Joe, Platte City, Smithville, Kearney, KCMO, Independence, Grain Valley and Harrisonville…in all $7,171 in gift cards were collected to equip law enforcement to bless their communities!

Don’t worry Kansas side, we’re 28 days away from celebrating 913 day on September 13! More at https://www.life885.com/event/913-day-913-area-code/

08/16/2025

Time is ticking away on this 816 Day! 148 miles covered to this point and 4 stops in the books!

Remaining drop off locations:
1-2 pm Christian Brothers Roofing LLC KCMO
3-4 pm Big Boy Burgers Independence
5-6 pm Culver's
7-8:16 pm Golden Classics Jewelers Harrisonville

08/16/2025

Just an incredible night watching 10 Lee’s Summit churches rally together to bless around 1,500 people at the Back to School Bash. Almost 1,000 backpacks, 500 binders, free haircuts and food was given away to help families strong this school year strong!

Next up, bright and early tomorrow morning 816 Day gets kicked off in St. Joe at 5:00 am! There will be 8 drop off locations around the 816 area code throughout the day to drop off food, gas or grocery gift cards. You don’t even have to get out of your car in the heat! More at https://www.life885.com/event/816-day-gift-card-collection/

08/15/2025

Colors are incredible this morning in KC. SO grateful for His reminder from PS 30:5 that "joy comes in the morning." Thanks to Myra and Eric on his AM run in DeSoto for today's pics.

08/14/2025

08/14/2025

Having to wait a bit longer each AM for the color but well worth wait and enjoying some extra sleep. Today's sunrise art comes from 10 year old Mallori.

08/14/2025

Tonight took us to the far western border of the 91.1 listening area to Hiawatha for the Back to School BBQ! So much fun visiting with families and meeting new friends!

Join us this Friday in Lee’s Summit for the Back to School Bash. More at https://www.life885.com/event/back-to-school-bash-free-school-supplies/

08/13/2025

We enjoyed a sunny evening in Bonner Springs at the Olde Mill Ice Cream Shop for a Life 88.5 Pop-Up Party!

Tomorrow, August 13, we’re headed to the west side of the 91.1 listening area for the Back to School BBQ in Hiawatha from 5-7 pm. More at life885.com.

08/12/2025

It's fun for the whole family! YOU can attend an exclusive and FREE pre-screening premiere of the new movie, LIGHT OF THE WORLD.

LIGHT OF THE WORLD tells the powerful story of Jesus through the eyes of his youngest apostle, John. From the beginning of his ministry to the crucifixion and resurrection, this beautifully animated movie shares how Jesus changed the world—and continues to change lives today!

The seats are free– but also limited! Be one of the first 150 people to sign up to secure your spot in the theatre by going to life885.com

08/11/2025

Sunrise Shelly is once again providing a beautiful picture of God's Majesty! If you zoom in on it, you'll notice the rays of the sun are in the shape of a cross!

08/10/2025

We're just 6 days away from August 16, AKA 816 Day, and are looking to make it one for the record books! Life 88.5 will be visiting 8 locations around the 816-area code collecting food, gas and grocery store gift cards as part of Cards for Cops!

The drop off locations on 816 Day are:

5:00 am-6:00 am - Fastgas at 2625 S. Belt Hwy in St. Joe

7:00 am-8:00 am - Northland Sonic Drive-Ins in Platte City

9:00 am-10:00 am - Northland Sonic Drive-Ins in Smithville

11:00 am-12:00 pm - Academy Bank in Kearney

1:00 pm-2:00 pm - Christian Brothers Roofing LLC in KCMO

3:00 pm-4:00 pm - Big Boy Burgers in Independence

5:00 pm-6:00 pm - Culver's in Grain Valley

7:00 pm-8:16 pm - Golden Classics Jewelers in Harrisonville

More details at https://www.life885.com/event/816-day-gift-card-collection/