Mike King calls himself a chocolate maker as one of those who starts with the raw beans to create his boutique chocolate bars. The bars are featured at his one-man operation — Encore Coffee and Chocolate in Grandview.

Whether you are new to skateboarding or looking for a fresh spot to challenge your skills, find skate parks all around the metro to try out.

The streets of Kansas City’s historic Westport neighborhood will turn into an open-air gallery this weekend. Art Westport, the metro’s largest and oldest local art fair, will host 140 artists from within an 80-mile radius of Kansas City. Three local artists share their advice for visitors.

The two-acre site will feature a Bierhalle, working brewery, event space, amphitheater, covered patio, children’s play area and off-leash dog park.

The White House recently targeted the Latino museum in a listing of Smithsonian exhibits and messaging criticized as woke or anti-American.

Paletas — a traditional Mexican popsicle — are found in shops all over the Kansas City region. Find out more about this delicious frozen treat, where to find it, and what else is available at the city's paleterías.

After joining the SNL cast in 2017, Heidi Gardner has appeared in more than 500 sketches. But she's kept a presence in her hometown, buying a Leawood home and attending Kansas City Current games.

A new art installation at the Wyandotte County Museum commemorates three Native American sisters who barricaded themselves in a tribal burial ground in what is now downtown Kansas City, Kansas. “Trespassers Beware” gives visitors a chance to experience the Conley sisters' story.

Companies from Pillsbury to Invisalign to Olipop are cheering — and trying to cash in on — the couple's engagement. It's especially visible around Kansas City, which has embraced the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance.

Pictures posted by the couple appear to have been taken at the NFL star's Leawood estate, which he bought in 2023. Travis Kelce's father said the proposal happened about two weeks ago at Kelce's home, but he seems to have made a mistake about its location.

Swift and Kelce, who have been dating for two years, announced their engagement Tuesday in a joint Instagram post. Kansas City institutions are already offering their spaces as wedding venues.

State fairs are a big draw this time of year for millions of visitors. Whether it's getting a chance to pet a newborn calf, take a ride in a giant plastic ball or eat any number of fried foods, going to the fair is always an experience.