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A tour of 18th and Vine

29 September 2023
Koda Rose
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For my History 201 class, Kansas City Becomes The Classroom, taught by Dr. Daniel Kotzin, we were instructed to go on a tour of the…

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A guide to celebrate fall in Kansas City 

8 September 2023
Alaina Flory
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As we wait for the hot weather to fade, we can look forward to the fall events that are coming up in the Liberty and…

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Fat straw required: Best boba places to try out

28 April 2023
Zach Gilmore
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Bubble tea, also known as boba milk tea, is a refreshing drink favored by many. For those who enjoy tea yet want something with a…

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Fern Bar: A new bar coming to Kansas City

28 April 2023
Claire Henry
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This summer, a new bar named “Fern Bar” will be coming to Downtown Kansas City. Fern Bar is an agave and sugarcane-centric bar. Although the…

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Kansas City plant shops: Virgil’s Plant Shop and Verdant

28 April 2023
Claire Henry
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Kansas City is home to a handful of truly amazing plant shops. The two I visited this weekend were Virgil’s Plant shop on Cherry Street…

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The Kansas City Royals 2023 season preview

31 March 2023
Trent Brink
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As the 2023 Major League Baseball season approaches, Kansas City Royals fans are eager to see what their team has in store. Following their World…

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Super Bowl 57: Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles (2023)

10 February 2023
Trent Brink
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By some miracle, this coming Sunday will be the third time Patrick Mahomes has played with the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. It…

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Woman not charged in Independence, MO shooting of off-duty firefighter, citing ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws

2 December 2022
Zach Gilmore
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On Oct. 6, an off-duty Kansas City firefighter was shot and killed at an Independence gas station following an altercation inside the store.  Witness reports…

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Amendment 4 proposal sparks debate on government overreach

4 November 2022
Brian J. Bartels
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On Nov. 8, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to vote “yes” or “no” on this year’s midterm election ballot in response to a proposed…

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