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curiousKC | Why is the Western Auto Building Shaped Like That?

By | May 10, 2021 | 0
The story of the Western Auto Building's unique shape goes back to the days of Coca-Cola

The story of how the Western Auto Building got its unique shape goes back to the days of an age-old favorite beverage.

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Getting Shingles or Hives After the Shot? Experts Connect the Dots

By | April 28, 2021 | 1
When vaccinations started, folks who noticed flare ups started to wonder if this had to do with the new vaccine that was supposed to curb the rise in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. (Adobe Image | Vicky Diaz-Camacho)

Medical experts break down recent occurrences of shingles and hives and folks’ concerns about the vaccine for COVID-19.

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curiousKC: Who Lights Up the Kansas City Skyline?

By | April 26, 2021 | 0
Union Station and the Kansas City skyline lit up at night.

An intrigued curiousKC reader wanted to know more about downtown’s lights, which are often coordinated depending on the holiday or in support of local sports teams.

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curiousKC | Addressing the Homework Gap

By | April 12, 2021 | 0
The Black family's satellite outside of their home. When it snows, they have to knock packed snow off of the dish to get a connection.

Remote schooling shows digital divide in Kansas and Missouri schools.

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curiousKC | Opioid Addictions Worsen in Pandemic

By | March 29, 2021 | 0
Experts say there's a need for better mental health support and access to behavioral health services to curb opioid addiction, which has worsened during the pandemic. (The Gender Spectrum Collection)

“Has anyone remembered the opioid crisis?” Here’s what experts have to say about the compounding effects of one public health crisis within another, and what’s needed.

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