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After they first began arriving in Missouri in the 1830s, German immigrants helped shape the state's culture in myriad ways, as detailed in the book “Explore Missouri's German Heritage” and the documentary it inspired.

The new short documentary "Parker" features members of a Kansas City family who decided to change their last names to match their father's. It's set to premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

For many people, movies are a Thanksgiving Day tradition. We have suggestions to take you through the holiday season.

As the weather gets colder, it's a great time to sit down with a bowl of popcorn and watch a movie.

Late in his career, renowned dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey forged strong connections in Kansas City, and helped found a local nonprofit. A new documentary tells his story.

When concerts dried up last year, the band Making Movies went all over the U.S. to ask legendary musicians what makes their music "American." The resulting documentary airs July 1 on Kansas City PBS.

When concerts dried up last year, the band Making Movies went all over the U.S. to ask legendary musicians what makes their music "American." The resulting documentary airs July 1 on Kansas City PBS.

Walt Disney gets all the credit for creating Mickey Mouse, but it was actually his best friend Ub Iwerks who first brought the iconic character to life in 1928.

Walt Disney gets most of the credit for creating Mickey Mouse. But few know the real story: Kansas City animator Ub Iwerks, Disney’s best friend, was the first to bring the iconic character to life. Then Mickey's success almost tore them apart for good.

Melinda Coleman died just four months after her daughter Daisy did, both from suicide, the first vice president of color was a Kansan, and remembering the lives of area residents who have died from COVID-19.

Each Christmas season for over a century, the United State's Postal Service has delivered letters from children to the jolly old elf as part of 'Operation Santa.'

The Kansas City Area Transit Authority is launching a new app for visually-impaired and blind commuters, and the United States Postal Service's 'Operation Santa' goes virtual this year.