The world is an infinitely better place with our pets in it. Some folks are lucky enough to be able to take Fluffy and Fido to the office. We asked a few…
Local News
Look—Up In The Sky! Union Station’s New Artwork Is Starting To Take Shape
As you read this, Union Station is putting the finishing touches on a striking, larger-than-life moving sculpture entitled Reflecting Motion. The glistening, floating artwork—which is being created by famed artist Patrick Shearn…
By The Numbers: Worlds of Fun
World of Fun opens in earnest tomorrow for another fun-filled, ride-tastic year. Given that the park has such a storied history, we wanted to know all the mindless behind-the-scenes stats, so we…
Look—Something Shiny! Union Station’s New Art Installation Will Leave You In Awe!
Look! Something shiny! The folks at Union Station just announced the installation of a glistening, floating piece of artwork so large that it’s the size of two basketball courts. Introducing “Reflecting Motion,”…
The “Mysterious” New Exhibit About To Debut at Union Station Is …
Ladies and gentlemen, the dinosaurs have left the station—Union Station, that is. But we just got the details on what’s replacing the popular exhibit. Union Station has been chosen as the Americas’…
Senior Dog Sanctuary Under Construction in Independence
Shelters work hard to find homes for abandoned animals. Adorable as they are, that task can be especially difficult for older dogs. Senior dogs often get passed over by adopters, and can…
People
When Childhood Cancer Hit a Local Family, St. Jude Became a Lifesaver
Sponsored content: Imagine taking your infant child to an emergency clinic thinking he has a touch of the flu. In less than 48 hours, the prognosis comes back as a rare form…
Five Things You Don’t Know About Us: Kansas City Public Theater’s Elizabeth & Nathan Bowman
You know what they say, the couple that theaters together, stays together. That’s good news for Elizabeth Bettendorf Bowman and Nathan Bowman—the founders of Kansas City Public Theatre, a non-profit theater company…
KC’s Pet Psychics? Yes, It’s A Thing!
Ever thought, “I wonder if my pet can understand what I’m saying?” Well, the undisputable answer is—kinda. Pets have their own way of communicating with their beloved hoo-mans, but we might not…
Five Things You Don’t Know About Me: Singer/Songwriter Kelley Hunt
Songstress and local fan-favorite Kelley Hunt is about to take Kansas City by storm with an upcoming appearance at the Folly on May 18th. Born in KC, the Americana singer/songwriter/pianist has six…
WIN for KC: Meet A Mother-Daughter Duo Who Bonded Over Sports
(This is the second of a four-part series highlighting WIN for KC as they celebrate 25 years of empowering the lives of girls and women through advocating and promoting the lifetime value…
Five Things You Don’t Know About Me: Fowl Language Cartoonist Brian Gordon
Local cartoonist Brian Gordon has created a clever empire out of—of all things—foul-mouthed ducks. Yes, you read that right. He uses his Fowl Language webcomic series as an outlet to vent about parenthood…