History

drawing of the new wolferman's scheduled to open in january 1950

Baking it the Ole Fashioned Way: K.C. Bakeries Established Before 1950

Read about the histories of Wolferman’s, M&M, and McLain’s bakeries and delis. Fixtures in Kansas City, Missouri for decades.

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mass graves sign in Loose Park

What Happened To The Dead Soldiers In The Battle Of Westport?

Have you ever wondered what happened to the soldiers who fought the Battle of Westport? curiousKC has the answer.

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juneteenth spoken word

The Importance of Juneteenth – Past and Present – As Told Through Spoken Word

A spoken word performance by JP Hayley on the importance of Juneteenth – past and present.

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Free hugs at Juneteenth

Kansas Citians Share What Juneteenth Means To Them

On Saturday, vendors transformed 18th Street in Kansas City, Missouri’s, historic Jazz District into a hub of black-owned businesses, doing business to the booming bass pumped out by a DJ spinning a mix of ‘70s funk and ‘90s R&B. The occasion was the city’s JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival, which commemorated Gen. Gordon Granger’s post-Civil War ride…

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KC, Send Us Your Local Country Music Questions

Have a question about country music in KC? Send it by May 31!

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