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Rural Rebirth: The Art of Being Atchison   Atchison has enough historical attractions that put it — and keep it — on the map. But the people of this rustic river town want more for their community.

The Way We Were: Mapping Historic Landmarks in Kansas City Kansas City has about 300 landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places, and more than 100 on its local Register of Historic Places. Check the maps.

Witnessing the State-Sanctioned Killing of Michael Tisius A pastor shares her story of watching Missouri execute Michael Tisius in June. Tisius was convicted of killing two jailers in 2000.

One-third of Missouri’s Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform found that 19 of Missouri’s 57 rural hospitals are at risk of closure due to “serious financial problems.”

Inside KC’s 311 Complaint Hotline: More Than 300,000 Reports The Kansas City 311 program has received 300,000 reports in two years. Here are the city’s top problems and how advocates are trying to help.