The Harrisonville BBQ rule-breaker worth the drive

Photography by Beth Barbosa.

Kurzweils’ Country Meats, a combination meat market and restaurant, is unlike any other barbecue emporium I’ve come across.  The restaurant offers beef brisket and pulled pork, for sure, but also things you won’t find anywhere else, such as a smoked pork chop platter, a smoked short rib grilled cheese sandwich with horseradish sauce, a charcuterie… Continue reading The Harrisonville BBQ rule-breaker worth the drive

After seven decades, the northbound US-169 bridge won’t reopen, leaving commuters scrambling for alternatives

Photography by David Henderson.

After 70 years spanning the Missouri River, the northbound US-169 bridge won’t reopen. This sudden closure is forcing tens of thousands of daily commuters to find new routes just as Kansas City prepares to host the World Cup this summer. Missouri Department of Transportation officials made the decision in late 2025 after inspectors discovered critical… Continue reading After seven decades, the northbound US-169 bridge won’t reopen, leaving commuters scrambling for alternatives