History

Photo of Patsy Cline

Kansas City’s Connection to Patsy Cline’s “Last Photograph”

The “Last Photograph” of Patsy Cline taken by Mildred Keith.

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Photo of Tom Pendergast

Pondering Tom Pendergast’s Complicated Legacy

Boss Tom Pendergast long ago earned a place on any list of the most influential people in Kansas City history. His legacy, though, is rather mixed.

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100 Years of Dixon's Chili

Dixon’s Famous Chili Celebrates A Century Of Beans, Meat And Loyal Customers

Vergne Dixon started selling chili out of a cart – precursor to the modern food truck – before opening his first permanent location at 15th and Olive in Kansas City.

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Kansas City resident keeps rare treasure in backyard

What’s Behind the Plane Behind the House Off Ward Parkway?

Ever wondered why there’s a nose of an airplane enclosed in a glass shed? curiousKC has the answer.

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Statue of Fish, Jr. and Eudora

The Mission Link

The statue of Paschal Fish Jr. holding his daughter stands in a garden in downtown Eudora, Kansas. (Catherine Hoffman | Flatland)

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