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KC Mothers In Charge is a coalition of mothers whose children have died by homicide that works to reduce violent crime. The tight-knit group understands what each other is going through — and help each other celebrate despite tragic loss.

The Feast of St. Joseph, on March 19, is a major celebration for Italian Catholics in Kansas City. Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Columbus Park lays claim to the city's original “St. Joseph Table," with volunteers spending weeks baking 30,000 homemade cookies.

Asian American community groups and businesses across Kansas City are welcoming in the Year of the Rabbit — or the Year of the Cat, depending on the country. No matter which animal you're celebrating, there's plenty to do for the Lunar New Year.

Here are some ways to get around Kansas City cheaply and safely during New Year’s celebrations this weekend, when police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers.

During the holiday season, some parents don’t have the money to spare for a haircut and style. Kansas City barbers stopped by a local elementary school to make sure students look and feel good before winter break starts.

It's gift crunch time. Whether you're a buyer or DIY-er, Kansas City has tons of craft classes and experiences to help you make a unique present for your loved ones.

A sweet smell is filling the air in Old Town Lenexa as Jude’s Rum Cakes begins baking thousands of tasty treats for the holiday season. Plus: You can thank a group of scrappy Kansas City women for the invention of the Crock-Pot as we know it today.

Celebrate another holiday season in Kansas City with festive light displays, merry markets and musical events across the metro.

Two graduates of Blue Valley High School have built a career and earned millions of followers by filming their journeys into the most haunted places on Earth.

For the second year in a row, Asian Americans across the Kansas City metro will ring in the Lunar New Year during a pandemic. Some events will be in person, others virtual.

West African food can be hard to find in Kansas City. For many Nigerians living here, the familiar flavors of home are especially missed around Christmastime. Plus, a college student from Missouri shares the ups and downs of attending school with the added complications of the pandemic.

With just under half of all Missouri residents fully vaccinated and the omicron variant on the rise, many families are weighing the pros and cons of gathering for the holidays. And drummer Ryan Pope reflects on two years of canceled performances and postponed tours with his band, The Get Up Kids.