curiousKC

Six frames of the post-production storyboard for the Billy Smith Tree Climbing Expert PSA.

curiousKC: The Missing ‘Billy Smith Tree Climbing Expert’ PSA

Flatland’s curiousKC set out to answer the question: What ever happened to that old KCP&L “Billy Smith Tree Climbing Expert” PSA?

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COVID testing is available through drive-through clinics

curiousKC: Is COVID Testing Made Available to Those Who Are Homebound?

Is COVID testing available for home-bound patients? curiousKC has the answer.

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Jac T Bowen's custom sculpture, an elephant, in a backyard with the family

curiousKC: Why Jac Bowen Made a Sculpture For a 2-Year-Old in the ’60s

A family recalls their quest to have renowned artist Jac T. Bowen create an animal sculpture for their young son.

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staff and children at summer camp activity under a parachute at a park

Pandemic Compounds Child Care Crisis During a Summer Like No Other

As the Kansas City area struggles to reopen the economy, job call-backs are exacerbating a child care crunch.

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Kansas City's Guadalupe Center in the 1930s

curiousKC: A Visual History on Racial Distribution in the Metro

Is KC divided into different racial groups? curiousKC investigates. And the short answer: yes. See why.

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Woman making food at Latino Arts Festival

curiousKC: Many Cultures Brought Food to KC

We know KC is famous for BBQ, but what other cultures brought food to the city? curiousKC answers with a quick history lesson.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

curiousKC: What are the Chiefs Doing Stuck at Home?

Flatland reader Jennifer Pilcher wanted to know what the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs are up to stuck at home.

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Electric Park.

curiousKC: A Brief, Entertaining, History of the East Bottoms

curiousKC explores the vibrant history of Kansas City’s East Bottoms, highlighted by a famous brewery and an amusement park.

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Age of Coronavirus: Here Are Answers to Your COVID-19 Questions

curiousKC FAQ: Answering Your Queries About COVID-19

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Workers at recycling facility

curiousKC: Turning Trash Into Treasure Isn’t Getting Any Easier

When it comes to recycling in Kansas City, turning trash into treasure isn’t as easy as it used to be.

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