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Michael Stuckey, owner of Lifted Spirits Distillery.

Cloudy Spirits

Absinthe isn’t a common U.S. libation, and it’s even less so in Kansas City. In my extensive efforts to seek out places that serve the

Wyatt Thompson, son of Guy and Mae’s owner Lori Thompson, at the grill.

This rural hot spot is worth a detour

Taking a fall color sightseeing trip headed southwest from KC? Why not time your travel to one last bite of great barbecue on your way

Sleeping Beauty

Despite looking like a crumbling romantic castle right out of a storybook, the origins of this iconic KC building are far from a fairytale. Just

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HISTORY

We scoured the history books, took a look at the last 180 or so years of Kansas City history and cherry-picked the moments and movements that shaped the city we live in today. Some events called for instant celebration or quick action, others for somber reflection and disciplined planning, but each moment in time led us to where we find ourselves now.

9 Over 90: Judge Howard Sachs

The elderly elite of Kansas City share their life journeys, what motivated them along the way, the lucky breaks and tough times, and advice for

9 Over 90: George Toma

The elderly elite of Kansas City share their life journeys, what motivated them along the way, the lucky breaks and tough times, and advice for

9 Over 90: Myron Wang

The elderly elite of Kansas City share their life journeys, what motivated them along the way, the lucky breaks and tough times, and advice for

8 OVER 80: Bobby Bell

These prominent golden-agers talk about lifelong achievements, what they learned through the years, what they are planning on next and how living longer is a

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