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News & Issues

For Black leaders in Kansas City, MLK Day is a Hectic — and Empowering — Day of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day off for many people in Kansas City. But for leaders in Black communities, it's a chance to connect to something bigger and encourage better support for African Americans.

by Lawrence Brooks IV, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

New Perspectives Emerge on Hyatt Regency Skywalks Collapse

Two New Books Take Differing Approaches to the Tragedy

by Brian Burnes

Passing The Baton

Passing the Baton | Sonny Gibson’s Pursuit of Local Black History

Documenting the Past

by Sandy Woodson

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curiousKC | What Questions Do You Have Since HIV/AIDS First Emerged 40 Years Ago?

In collaboration with Regional Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Sandy Woodson, curiousKC tackles your questions about the AIDS crisis

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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curiousKC: What Did Union Hill Look Like Before Redevelopment?

In the mid-1980s, developers had a plan to ‘revitalize’ a once crumbling Victorian neighborhood. Thirty years later, they succeeded.

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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curiousKC | A Quick History Lesson on the TV Tower Near 31st and Main Street

A curious Kansas Citian wondered if it’s the tallest self-supporting tower, asking ‘Is that true?’

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

News & Issues

Hitching a Ride Through History: The Evolution of Kansas City Public Transportation

Streetcars, Trolleys and Buses by the Numbers

by Annie Jennemann

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curiousKC | How Bethany Falls Limestone Helped Build Kansas City

Rock Provided a Natural Wharf, Stones for Our Homes and a Business World Beneath Our Feet

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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curiousKC | A Selection of Flatland’s Memorial Day Stories to Mark the Holiday

Honoring Those Who Died in War By Sharing Their Stories

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

Arts & Culture

Recalling Kansas City’s Gilded Age

HBO Series Calls Out KC

by Brian Burnes

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