Kansas City skyline.
Kansas City skyline. (Contributed | Mark Stacey)

12 Months in 2 Minutes

December 31, 2019  |  Nick Haines  |  1 min read

As one year ends and another begins, Flatland offers a brief look back at 2019 with the help of our friends at KCPT’s “Kansas City Week in Review.” Folks interested in a deeper dive can watch the full year in review show.

Here’s wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!

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