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“Faith, Family, and Flag” by Washington University professor Joanna Dee Das explores how Branson, Missouri, became America’s capital for conservative entertainment.
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The three-year renovation of the museum cost $6 million and takes visitors on a journey through Kansas history with reimagined exhibits. Visitors also now have a better opportunity to see one of the museum's "most treasured" artifacts, a 1914 biplane, up close and personal.
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Mike Corrigan is maintaining a centuries-old craft of making and repairing brass instruments. Musicians from Bruno Mars' band, Lincoln Center's jazz series and others from around the world come to his shop, which is also working to train the next generation.
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The Kelces aren't the only ones with strong opinions about great Kansas City delis. If you're looking for a killer sandwich, try the Rueben at these restaurants and markets around the region.
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Kansas City will test out a new expansion of the legal drink-serving window during the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The temporary rule aims to boost tourism and business, while regulators stress safety and prepare for an unprecedented surge in nightlife activity.
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More than 200 times a month, graffiti appears on downtown walls, buildings and signs. City officials say they scrub the surfaces clean, only to see them tagged again the next day. But businesses and hotels are fighting back, sending the message that downtown Kansas City is a welcoming, thriving and safe place.
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Are you chasing the northern lights in Missouri and Kansas? On Wednesday night you'll be able to spot the rare show — and document it on your phone or camera while it lasts.
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Strong geomagnetic storms brought colorful northern lights to the skies above many states on Tuesday night, including Missouri and Kansas. Forecasters are expecting more on Wednesday.
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Gwen Ottenberg, owner of Imagine That Toys in Wichita, has been selling games for more than 25 years and playing them even longer.
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The museum in Topeka reopens on Nov. 22 with free admission, special guests and activities. It will ask visitors to focus on a singular question: What is Kansas?
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Fish Fry debuted on KCUR in 1985. On Saturday, Fans of Fish Fry — and its host, Chuck Haddock — gathered at Knuckleheads for a concert and live broadcast of the show.
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HerCafe, a matcha business founded by a University of Missouri-Kansas City student and her friend, has found success with its weekend popups around the metro area. Customers line up at mosques, wellness events and outside clothing stores for a taste of their specialty drinks.
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One of the most popular games in the world, mahjong has recently gotten big around Kansas City — with the metro's first dedicated parlor opening this year. You can now find places to play casually and competitively, or learn the game for the first time.
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An estimated 650,000 fans will travel to Kansas City to watch six matches during the FIFA World Cup 26, and arts and culture leaders want to be a part of the moment. The sector has gathered each month to stay informed and on track.