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Finding A ‘Peaceful Place’ in the Long Shadow of the Hyatt Skywalk Tragedy

By | July 13, 2021 |

The Skywalk Memorial Foundation, which helped create a memorial near the site of the Hyatt skywalk collapse, is winding down its affairs following the 40th anniversary of the disaster that killed 114 people in 1981.

Collectors Recall Kansas City’s Historic Lure for Fishermen

By | July 9, 2021 |

The Shuff Jack Snipe and the box it came in are popular collector's items.

Long before Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s came onto the scene, Kansas City was a hub for the manufacture and sale of fishing tackle.

KC’s Grandfather of Ballroom Works for Greater Acceptance of the Culture

By | June 30, 2021 |

In 2019, Kansas City hosted a ballroom event where performers were able to walk, vogue and pose in front of "Pose" star, Dominique Jackson. (Sandy Woodsen | Flatland)

Ballroom culture has been around for longer than many realize, but it’s only recently arrived in Kansas City.

Take a Peek Inside the Re-imagined Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

By | June 28, 2021 |

Guests can enter the interior of the "Fractured Globe" to view videos describing the many challenges facing President Harry Truman following the end of World War II.

On Friday, July 2, Harry S. Truman Library & Museum officials will reopen the Independence institution after a nearly two-year shutdown for a $29 million makeover.