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What do you wonder about Kansas City, the region or its people that you would like us to investigate?

A multi-colored mural of Osage Nation members against a light pink backdrop. This story outlines the erasure of one of the many Native American nations who resided on what we now know at Kansas City.

curiousKC | How the People Who Are Native to KC Lived, and Why Their Story Has Been Erased

The story of how Kansas City came to be often eliminates the story of the tribes who were forcibly removed. This is the story of the Osage Nation.

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An illustration of a group of people against a brown paper backdrop. This accompanies a story on understanding and demystifying critical race theory and how learning is a unifier for the community.

curiousKC | A Guide to Learn (and Demystify) Critical Race Theory

The legal theory “Critical Race Theory” has dominated headlines. What is it and who’s responsible? Here’s your guide.

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Cyrus E. Dallin's sculpture of The Scout overlooks downtown from Penn Valley Park.

curiousKC | The Story Behind the Sioux Scout

The curiousKC team recounts the story behind The Scout, an iconic statue of a Native American on horseback overlooking downtown from Penn Valley Park.

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Anton Washington, who leads the Houseless Task Force, helped folks get situated at an encampment on 11th Street and Harrison Ave.

curiousKC | A Homelessness Resources Guide

Here’s a brief housing and homelessness guide with information on seeking or giving help.

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After five years of homelessness, former Marine Emiloe Caldwell has gotten a fresh start at the Veterans Community Project.

curiousKC | Tiny Homes Offer Path Out of Homelessness

The Veterans Community Project offers tiny homes and supportive services for veterans seeking a path out of homelessness.

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