Jill McKeever, creator of the perfume brand For Strange Women, mixes together a new scent using organic plant material.

Alternative Fragrance Shop Serves (Scent)sitive People

For Strange Women, a natural perfume store based in Kansas City, creates unique scents for people all over the world.

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Peacock to Add Culinary Color to Westport Corridor

By Kevin Collison Chef Brian Mehl wants Peacock, his latest culinary creation, to resonate with the spirit of the original Plate restaurant he opened in Brookside in 2015, destroyed two years later by a fire. “I like the vibe here,” Mehl said of his new place at 301 Westport Rd.  “I like little restaurants like…

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A crowd surrounding a lit Christmas tree at Legends.

Weekend Possibilities | Lord of the Drinks Pop-Up, SpongeBob Musical and Early Christmas Celebrations

There are plenty of pop-ups, super early Santa sightings and tacos to help make for a memorable weekend in Kansas City.

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A ring sitting on an American flag.

Bringing Back Missing Veterans: ‘Always Loved – Never Forgotten’

Over the past 13 months, at least four families in the Kansas City region have received the remains or relics of family members who served in the military that have been missing for as long as 80 years.

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New Kansas City PBS Documentary Ponders Past, Present and Future of Movie Theaters

“Fade to Black,” a new Kansas City PBS documentary, explores the past, present and future of movie exhibition through the eyes of the people who helped build the industry, and hope to ensure it survives the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mayor ‘Bullish’ About Federal Grant for South Loop Link Proposal

By Kevin Collison A recent trip to Washington has left Mayor Quinton Lucas “bullish” that federal funding to help start building a long-sought deck and park covering the South Loop freeway may be announced before the end of the year. The mayor said Tuesday his confidence is based on conversations he had with senior officials…

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Mayor ‘Bullish’ About Federal Grant for South Loop Link Proposal

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is “bullish” that federal funding to help start building a long-sought deck and park covering the South Loop freeway may be announced before the end of the year.

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Melanie Arroyo knew she wanted to be a therapist. But she didn't know that would lead her into politics. (Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland)

Meet Melanie Arroyo, Therapist-Turned-Politician

In four years, 29-year-old Melanie Arroyo became a U.S. citizen, a practicing therapist and now the first Latina city council member in Lenexa.

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FBI has Investigated Kansas City, Kansas, Police for Decades, but Prosecution of Bad Cops is Rare

As a federal grand jury investigates Roger Golubski, a former Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department detective, FBI documents dating back to the 1990s reported police beat Black people routinely, were said to be involved in the drug trade and ignored the crack cocaine problem.

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Holiday Pop-Ups Returning to Downtown

The holiday spirits are returning to downtown with the opening of two, festive pop-up bars, one in the Power & Light District, the other at the Boulevard Beer Hall. Power & Light will be the new location this year for “Miracle” beginning Nov. 26 through the holiday season. The pop-up concept, which originated in New…

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