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One of 13 solar-powered vehicles competing in the American Solar Challenge that begins Tuesday morning in Independence.

Solar Settlers: 1,000-mile American Solar Challenge Sets Off Along Santa Fe Trail

By Clarence Dennis | August 3, 2021

College students from around the world are competing in the American Solar Challenge, a design competition and car race from Independence, Missouri, to Santa Fe, New Mexico, nearly 1,000 miles away.

Sirenna Beyer, aka KC Hoop Girl, is popularizing hula hooping as a fun and healthy exercise alternative in Kansas City.

KC Hoop Girl Puts a New Spin on Exercise

By Catherine Hoffman | April 30, 2021

Sirenna Beyer, aka KC Hoop Girl, is popularizing hula hooping as a fun and healthy exercise alternative in Kansas City.

Ken White (left) fished with longtime friend Les Jarman, a guide at Stockton Lake, on a recent weekday.

Nonagenarian Ken White Still Revels in the Outdoor Life

By Brent Frazee | April 30, 2021

Ken White, former World Series of Fishing champion, still maintains an active outdoor life at 92 years of age.

Rex Hudler making a call in the press box.

Opening Day Q&A: Royals Announcer Rex Hudler Gives Predictions, Players to Watch, June Bug-Barbecue Advice

By Clarence Dennis | April 1, 2021

Flatland caught up with “Hud” to talk about the 2021 Royals, a bit about his time as a big leaguer, what it takes to win over an audience ahead of Opening Day.

Kansas City Ink: Chiefs Fans Climbing Most-Tattooed List

By Clarence Dennis | January 29, 2021

Nothing says “I love the Chiefs” like a permanent tattoo.

Basketball Coaches Association May Bounce Out of KC

By Kevin Collison | January 12, 2021

The National Association of Basketball Coaches, a small organization with an outsized role bringing major tournaments worth millions of dollars to downtown, is considering moving out of Kansas City.

Ticket Prices for Chiefs-Browns Playoff Game Soar

By Clarence Dennis | January 12, 2021

The hottest ticket in town caught fire following the Cleveland Browns’ Sunday night win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Waterfowl take flight at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Waterfowl, and Birders, Flock to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

By Brent Frazee | December 2, 2020

Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, Missouri, is a major stopping point for birds during their seasonal migrations.

Swarms of people outside the T-Mobile Center

Tap List | The Kansas City Raptors? We’ll Drink to That

By Marco Camacho | November 3, 2020

The 3Halves Brewing Co. in Liberty has created a Canadian style beer in support of Kansas City’s pitch to temporarily host the NBA’s Toronto Raptors basketball franchise during the COVID-19 pandemic.