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Christian Colon does the heavy lifting as we dream of a world where the Kansas City Royals are sandwiches. (Photo and photo illustration: Cole Blaise | Flatland)

The best lineup since sliced bread

You know you’ve made it in a town when a restaurant names a dish after you. Sports radio host Mike Zarrick has the Z-man at Joe’s Kansas City, and sportswriter Joe Posnanski has chicken spiedini at Governor Stumpy’s. Murray’s Ice Cream & Cookies paid homage a few years ago to the late Walt Bodine with…

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About 200 people were in attendance Thursday morning, including family members of the deceased and first responders, for the dedication of the Hyatt Memorial. (Photo: Daniel Boothe | Flatland)

Skywalk Memorial Installation

Today’s Skywalk Memorial dedication sought to bring some closure to one of Kansas City’s greatest tragedies, when, on July 17, 1981, two skywalks at the Hyatt Regency hotel collapsed, killing 114 and injuring around 200 people. At the center of the memorial space is a stainless steel sculpture by Kansas City artist Rita Blitt. She spoke with…

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Brandon Yangmi, from left, Addie Sartino, Pierce Turcotte, and Austin Fraser, members of The Greeting Committee, are the fresh faces on Kansas City's music scene. (Credit: The Greeting Committee)

Sympathetic Vibrations | Nice To Meet You

What were you doing when you were 16 years old? If you were like me, you were insecure, acne-ridden, and mostly consumed with keeping teachers and parents off your back long enough to make it to the weekend. You had no idea what you wanted to do with your life and you planned on kicking…

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Royals Parade

You ain’t seen nothing yet

If you were there, this is what your heart felt like. If you watched from afar, this is what your heart felt like. KCPT Producer Cole Blaise walked the Kansas City Royals #RoyalCelebration route, and yes, this is what his heart felt like. Watch the video and let us @FlatlandKC know what you think. Are you feeling it?…

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Hey, you guys, remember the parade?

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