historic preservation

Once a lumber baron's residence then a science museum, a restored Corinthian Hall now tells Kansas City's story.

Missouri researchers have devoted years learning about Picture Cave and are appalled by the prospect of its auction. They would like to see the property in the care of the Osage Nation.

Four buildings in the city's historic Jazz District have fallen into ruin as the city courts private investors.

The Kansas City Council plans to decide whether to give tax breaks to a project turning Katz Drug Store into an amenities space for an upscale apartment complex Thursday.

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.

The history of the Missouria people and how a prolific Otoe-Missouria storyteller helped preserve a fading language.

As the country battled over the issue of slavery, what happened within these halls pushed America closer to civil war.

Two of the oldest buildings in Kansas reflect the struggle between pro-slavery and free-state factions, and the play-by-play legend describes how he prepares for each game.

For decades, exclusive photos of the famed Kansas City painter at work in his Kansas City studio sat in a box completely hidden from view of the public until now.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson's State of the State address outlined the challenges for Missourians in 2021 and a trove of photographs depicting Thomas Hart Benton in his Kansas City studio was recently discovered.

Which building plans the coronavirus put on hold and which finished and opened despite it, and analysis of the Kansas City Chiefs' chances of repeating as NFL champions.

COVID-19 is delaying some office building deals but several residential projects have opened during the pandemic.