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The story of the Western Auto Building's unique shape goes back to the days of Coca-Cola

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

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | May 10, 2021

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

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)

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

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | April 28, 2021

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

Union Station and the Kansas City skyline lit up at night.

curiousKC: Who Lights Up the Kansas City Skyline?

By Clarence Dennis | April 26, 2021

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.

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.

curiousKC | Addressing the Homework Gap

By Jacob Douglas | April 12, 2021

Remote schooling shows digital divide in Kansas and Missouri schools.

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)

curiousKC | Opioid Addictions Worsen in Pandemic

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | March 29, 2021

“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.