A vintage advertisement of infant formula shows a smiling nurse holding a baby over a bassinet. The infant formula shortage happening now has raised concerns of pre-existing disparities for mothers of color and low-income families. This story explains the history of how that happened.

The Tainted History of Infant Care, Parent Empowerment and Education

Before the ongoing formula shortage, feeding one’s baby was rife with confusing advice. Here’s what history shows.

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An old photograph of Kansas City's Film Row.

curiousKC | Kansas City’s Crossroads has a Historic Tie to Hollywood

Long before First Fridays became a thing, the modern-day Crossroads Arts District served as home to Kansas City’s own Film Row.

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New Troost Store Promises Deep Discounts on Amazon Returns

By Kevin Collison A store that specializes in selling returned items from Amazon and other large retailers is opening soon at 3230 Troost, bringing bargain shopping opportunities to the area. “I see that area doesn’t have any discount stores there,” said owner Shawn Chen. “We will have 60,000 items on our tables that people can…

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The Rev. Jay McKell and Ashley All, of Kansans for Constitutional Freedom.

Constitutional Freedom Group Opposing Abortion Amendment on Aug. 2 Ballot in Kansas

Kansans for Constitutional Freedom opposes stripping from the Kansas Constitution the right to abortion. Voters will decide on a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that is on the Aug. 2 primary ballot.

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Steamboat Arabia Skipper Talks About Shoving Off to St. Charles

By Kevin Collison David Hawley, the owner of the Steamboat Arabia Museum, says St. Charles officials are wondering why Kansas City is allowing them to lure his top tourism draw away. “St. Charles is looking at this and saying ‘what’s wrong with Kansas City?’” he said. “Why are they turning up their noses at this?”…

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A depiction of the Arabia sinking in 1856.

Steamboat Arabia Owner Talks About Shoving Off to St. Charles

David Hawley, the owner of the Steamboat Arabia Museum, says St. Charles officials are wondering why Kansas City is allowing them to lure his top tourism draw away.

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Lisa Molitor, owner of St. Louis florist Belli Fiori.

Wedding Businesses see Boost as Couples Go to the Chapel in Droves

There will be about 2.5 million weddings across the country this year, the most since 1984, according to trade group The Wedding Report.

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Shuffleboard Sliding into West Bottoms Flats Next Spring

By Kevin Collison The historic Abernathy building in the West Bottoms has witnessed many activities in its 140-year history including making furniture and caskets, and in recent years, selling baskets wholesale. A year from now, a decidedly different and more fun activity should be sliding into the main floor of the building at 1525 W….

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Free hugs at Juneteenth

Weekend Possibilities | Tacos & Tequila Fest, Juneteenth Parade, U.S. Soccer at Children’s Mercy Park

This weekend features live music left and right — from Chingy to HAIM with plenty of options in between.

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Life and Death: KCPD Struggles to Answer 911 Calls

Nearly one in four 911 call-taker jobs are unfilled in the Kansas City Police Department, which is struggling to keep up with incoming emergency calls for service.

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KC Current Releases New Renderings of Riverfront Soccer Stadium

Kansas City Current officials released new renderings Tuesday of their planned women’s professional soccer stadium on the riverfront to go along with its new size and new price tag. The cost of the stadium planned for the east side of Berkeley Riverfront Park near the Kit Bond Bridge has increased from its original estimate last…

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People in line to vote.

GOP Infighting in the Missouri Senate Will Shape Primary Battles Across the State

Bad blood bedeviled the Missouri Senate for much of the last two years. And now it’s about to spill out onto the campaign trail in the upcoming primaries. 

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A baby bottle is held up as a baby cries in the background, illustrating the difficulty parents are having during the formula shortage. Image by Adobe Spark.

National Formula Shortage Prompts Efforts to ‘Survive as a Community’

In Kansas City, folks are donating breast milk, searching for formula and working together to keep babies fed amid a national shortage of baby formula.

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Patrons enjoy the outdoor patio space at Tall Trellis in Olathe.

Tap List | Expansions, Permits and Birthdays, Oh My!

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. With that brings lots of exciting local beer news and upcoming happenings on the horizon.

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Big Apartment Proposal Near Plaza Revived by Lane4

By Kevin Collison A big apartment project proposal on Belleview Avenue near the Country Club Plaza is back and this time it’s being pursued by Lane4, an experienced multi-family residential developer. Lane4 Property Group has obtained the rights to develop the site where The Dylan apartment project was proposed more than two years ago. The…

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