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Kansas City Yarn Store Owner Bans Pro-Trump Comments At Social Hours
Kansas City knitters and crocheters are not immune to the ugly politics often associated with social media — though this may surprise anyone hanging onto…
This Kansas Artist's Mid-Life Crisis Plays Out In Animal Drawings And 'Done Me Wrong' Songs
Commercial artist Matthew Hawkins is in his mid-40s and feeling like more of his life is behind him than ahead of him. So, he took some time off from his…
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Meet The Well-Meaning Pioneer Behind A Vegetarian 'Fairy Land' In Kansas
Vegetarians have their reasons for not eating meat. But "I am an optimist" doesn't have a regular spot on lists more typically focused on health and…
Jesus Christ Is Back In Kansas City, And This Time, The Superstar Is Caught Up In 'Cancel Culture'
Performer Christopher Barksdale has given it a lot of thought, and has come to the conclusion that it's quite possible Jesus lived in a "cancel culture"…
Gospel Choir Childhood And Classical Training Lead This Kansas City Musician To A Worldly Mash-Up
To underline that music really is the universal language, a classically trained violinist from Kansas City, Kansas, has blended musical languages on her…
This Best-Selling Lawrence Author's Novel Is About A Knight In Shining Armor With Autism
A knight in shining armor with autism is the hero of Lawrence novelist Bryn Greenwood's new book, "The Reckless Oath We Made." A voice tells him to…
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Road trip: Your guide to summer adventures in central Missouri
Kansas Citians need not travel far to enjoy a relaxing summer vacation. Grab your bike and hit the Katy Trail to explore all that central Missouri has to offer.
Kansas City, Kansas, Author Teases Out Stories From Neighborly Tension And Volunteer Experiences
Patricia Lawson has lived, taught, and volunteered in Kansas City for decades. Her poignant debut short story collection is an exercise in observations.
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Writers, Including Some With Kansas City Roots, Explain What's Wrong With 'Parachute Journalism'
A new collection of essays from editors in Ohio works to show that local talent most effectively tells regional stories — not "coastal" media.
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'Better Than I Could Have Imagined.' Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas On Fatherhood So Far
In April, Mayor Quinton Lucas announced the birth of his son, Bennett. What's his favorite part? "Just looking at him."
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