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When teenagers and young adults in Missouri and Kansas struggle with addiction and alcohol abuse, some turn to outpatient groups based on the idea that substance abuse treatment has to be fun and feel good for it to stick — but former clients say the programs pushed them into reckless behavior.
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Situated in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood, The Easy Inn is more than a cozy dive — it's the center of a community. The fact that it's decorated like "grandma's basement" is only a plus.
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Doug Frost, a Master Sommelier and Master of Wine, returns with his recommendations for holiday reds, whites and sparkling wines — including one pick from right here in Missouri.
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Thirty-four-year-old Tanner first tried opioids as a teenager. Since then, he says doctors have helped him by prescribing medications that reduce cravings.
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Bourbon Balls are traditionally a southern delicacy, but Lisa Fitch of Bootleg Bourbon Balls is on a mission to make them a Kansas City delicacy, too.
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Kansas City is home to a bevy of talented bartenders, entrepreneurs and restaurant owners with a flair for the festive.
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Lifted Spirits, which is based in the East Crossroads, was named Missouri’s best gin distillery at the New York International Spirits Competition this summer. Founder Michael Stuckey credits a tight-knit and respectful environment for their "wild" growth.
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The prison system announced the change after the Kansas News Service pointed out possible issues.
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For more than a century, Carry Nation's temperance-era rampages have inspired mockery. What we've missed, though, is the story of a disenfranchised person getting fed up and demanding more from the leaders charged with protecting her. "You wouldn't give me the vote," she said, "so I had to use a rock."
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Liquor industry and grocers pushing Kansas lawmakers to lift restrictions on home delivery and online sales.
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As a penalty for ignoring federal safety laws, Missouri has diverted millions of dollars in road construction funds to safety programs. But critics say the state's open container policies make roads more dangerous.
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Though the Irish Fest may look a little different due to the pandemic, many of your favorite annual traditions are coming back, including in-person whiskey tastings and Irish breakfast on Sunday morning.