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Houseboat on the Blue River

curiousKC | Houseboats Once Thrived on the Blue River

The curiousKC team shares the story of the houseboat community that once thrived on the Blue River.

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Savoy Hotel

curiousKC | The Swedish Brothers Who Helped Settle the Heartland

The story of the Belinder brothers, two Swedish immigrants that left a lasting impression on the development of Kansas City.

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A young LaVerne Barker played in Deans of Swing

curiousKC | Tuning into KC Jazz and ‘Big L’

Kansas City’s jazz legends like Charlie Parker played with local musicians like Big “L”, aka LaVerne Barker. Here’s what we learned.

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The Emergents dance group

curiousKC | How KC Women Found Power Through Dance

The curiousKC team tracks down the story of The Emergents, a female interpretive dance group during the 1970s.

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KC's oldest pics

curiousKC | What’s the Earliest Known Photo of KC?

curiousKC dug through the archives to find the earlier known photo of KC.

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You Asked Us About Old Neighborhood, Your Favorite Haunts and Old Toll Booths

curiousKC | History Buffs, Now is Your Time to Vote

Which history question piques your interest? Each has a Kansas City tie. Don’t sleep! You have one month to vote and share.

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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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