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What do you wonder about Kansas City, the region or its people that you would like us to investigate?

The story of the Western Auto Building's unique shape goes back to the days of Coca-Cola

curiousKC | Why is the Western Auto Building Shaped Like That?

The story of how the Western Auto Building got its unique shape goes back to the days of an age-old favorite beverage.

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curiousKC's May voting round focuses in on how Kansas City was shaped

curiousKC | Questions on Archaeology, Streetcars, Districts and Demographics Up for Vote

curiousKC’s May voting round focuses in on how Kansas City was shaped.

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When vaccinations started, folks who noticed flare ups started to wonder if this had to do with the new vaccine that was supposed to curb the rise in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. (Adobe Image | Vicky Diaz-Camacho)

Getting Shingles or Hives After the Shot? Experts Connect the Dots

Medical experts break down recent occurrences of shingles and hives and folks’ concerns about the vaccine for COVID-19.

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The Black family's satellite outside of their home. When it snows, they have to knock packed snow off of the dish to get a connection.

curiousKC | Addressing the Homework Gap

Remote schooling shows digital divide in Kansas and Missouri schools.

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Kansas Citians sent curiousKC three questions about mental health during the pandemic. Now, the community votes on which one our reporters investigate first.

curiousKC | Vote on 3 Big Questions About Mental Health

You sent curiousKC three big questions about the community’s mental health. Which one do you want us to report first?

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School lockers

curiousKC | Flexible School Schedules May Become New Normal

COVID-19 has forced schools to adopt more flexible schedules that may last beyond the pandemic.

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Nell Donnelly Reed, the Missouri River and Walt Disney pictured here represent the four questions up for a vote in the March 2021 curiousKC voting round.

curiousKC | History Questions Up for Vote This Month

Do you like history? This month’s voting round is for you. Pick the question you want curiousKC to report on next.

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A Lewis and Clark statue pointing toward the KC skyline.

curiousKC | Muddy Water, Wildlife and Whiskey: Lewis and Clark’s Stop in Kansas City, Kansas

One curiousKC reader wanted to know more about where Lewis and Clark first landed in what would become Kansas City.

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curiousKC | Kicking Off Black History Month With Stories You Helped Us Find

curiousKC kicks off Black History Month with the local stories you helped us find.

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A crowd gathers around a priest outside of Holy Rosary Church.

curiousKC | What was Columbus Park Like in its Heyday?

This is was what life was like in Kansas City’s “Little Italy.”

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