holiday planning

Kansas City native Jon Lovitch is a full-time gingerbread man who holds the Guinness World Record for the “largest entirely edible gingerbread village." To make this year's display at City Market, it took 300 pounds of gingerbread and 1,800 pounds of icing.

The holidays are here, and there's no shortage of festive cheer for the entire family to enjoy.

The total lunch debt that students have accumulated in Kansas climbed to more than $23 million last year. Many school districts have policies that single out kids when they can’t afford to pay, but that can hurt families. Plus: Pumpkin pie or sweet potato pie for Thanksgiving?

With the hopes of making your Thanksgiving even the tiniest bit easier, KCUR's Up To Date asked local food experts and enthusiasts how to cook and host a delicious holiday meal, big or small.

The new terminal at Kansas City International Airport has been operating since February, but this upcoming week might just be the busiest stretch of travel it has seen since opening.

As Latino residents across the Kansas City metro prepare for the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday, many are reflecting on the emotions and memories that the season brings with it. And the 124-year-old American Royal Livestock Show draws thousands of competitors of all ages from across the country to show their sheep, pigs, goats and cattle. What's it like?

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 the holiday weekend approaching and COVID cases rising fast, Kansas City health officials are warning people to get vaccinated and gather only in small groups in order to prevent more hospitalizations and deaths.

Local health professionals say Kansas City is a "sitting duck" as cases caused by the delta variant spike and omicron looms.

Many will dine alone or with just immediate family this Thanksgiving. As coronavirus infection and death rates set record highs, families reflect on what they are thankful for.

Advice for preserving physical and mental health as we look for ways to gather with loved ones.

A safety-first approach to a holiday season unlike any other, and a new food trail mapped out courtesy of Kansas City, Kansas.