Is there a mysterious monster lurking in a Kansas sinkhole?

Sixty-seven years ago, an eighteen-year-old Mennonite farm boy from a tiny Kansas town had a lake monster in his sights. Albert “Bert” Neufeld fired two shots from his hunting rifle in a vain attempt to bag Sinkhole Sam, the greatest monster legend Kansas has ever known. There are multiple reports of a massive, snakelike creature… Continue reading Is there a mysterious monster lurking in a Kansas sinkhole?

In a tent off Ninth Street, hardwood smoke and homemade tortillas have turned a humble pop-up into a community obsession

Carnitas El Bigotón. Photography by Zach Bauman.

The conception of Carnitas El Bigotón, a low-key pop-up serving the best carnitas experience in the city, didn’t begin as a grand entrepreneurial plan. Instead, it was a solution. After Juan Arceo lost vision in one eye, continuing his work in construction became nearly impossible. His family knew he needed a new path, and they… Continue reading In a tent off Ninth Street, hardwood smoke and homemade tortillas have turned a humble pop-up into a community obsession