Independence Day

Fireworks have been used to dazzle and entertain for centuries. These spectacles can seem out of this world, and they’re directly related to Kate the Chemist’s favorite subject: chemistry. Kate answers your questions about fireworks, including what causes their sound, colors and even smell.

Segment 1: American patriotism through the yearsSome things never change, like the American need to blow things up on Independence Day. Not as predictable…

Incumbents and political hopefuls lined up Monday morning before the 2016 Lenexa Community Days Parade.Kansas Sen. Greg Smith was near the front, right…

Eds note: This guide is from 2014, check out our guide for 2015 here.Whether you're rocking a Stars and Stripes jumpsuit or merely soaking in the…

Parts of Kansas City, within the city limits, have the look and feel of rural America. But there is still no license to do what seems natural on…

As a criminal defense attorney in Kansas City, John Humphrey wasn't used to being on the wrong side of the law. But that all changed in 2003, when his…