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Security is heightened in minority neighborhoods. But why?

curiousKC | A (Mis)perception of Crime

Why are security measures heightened in some KC neighborhoods and not others? curiousKC looked into how public and private buildings are secured to find out why.

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The pandemic has changed our way of life, even how we dine

curiousKC: Your List of Outdoor Dining Options

Don’t know where to safely dine? curiousKC compiled a few resources and a list for you.

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Man wearing a mask at sunset.

curiousKC: Is COVID-19 Airborne? Definitive Answer Up in the Air

Scientists are still struggling to determine whether coronavirus can be spread via airborne aerosols.

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curiousKC | What Happened to Wolferman’s in Kansas City?

curiousKC tells the story of Wolferman’s, makers of famous English muffins.

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Food in Kansas City

curiousKC: Food for Thought? Vote on What We Report Next

curiousKC’s next voting round offers up a few questions about Kansas City’s local cuisine history. What’s your favorite?

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Sarah Rector is known for becoming a millionaire by the time she was 10 years old

curiousKC: The Forgotten Life and Wealth of Sarah Rector

curiousKC sifts through Sarah Rector’s mysterious past to learn why she became known as the “richest black girl in Missouri.”

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KC Streetcar in the 1950s

curiousKC | Kansas City Streetcars and Ice Cream

What’s the story behind the KC streetcars that connected Kansas and Missouri?

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The Top 10 Most Popular curiousKC Stories This Year

In case you missed it, check out this curiousKC round-up with stories about history, race and more.

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Voting in the primary election

curiousKC: A Concerned Kansas Citian Asks, ‘Can We Vote By Mail?’

COVID-19 affected more than going out to restaurants. It’s changed how we get to vote, too. Here’s what you need to know.

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Your questions about COVID-19 are now up for a vote

curiousKC: What COVID-19 Questions Should We Investigate?

Pick what our reporters investigate next, Kansas City.

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