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Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country. It'll stop at Kansas City's Union Station from July 21-23, in between visits to St. Louis and Topeka.
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The annual truck rodeo outside Mulvane, Kansas, is an opportunity for friends and family members to celebrate truck drivers. In order to compete, truckers have to go at least a year without an accident.
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EZ Pedicabs will take you from the West Bottoms to 18th and Vine, or from CPKC Stadium to the Plaza — and anywhere in between. Owners want the company’s electric trishaws to become an essential part of getting around Kansas City, long after the World Cup.
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With the new Rock Island Bridge over the Kansas River, and the soon-to-be expanding Current stadium on the Missouri River, Kansas City is transforming its waterfronts from industrial wasteland into entertainment districts.
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Music plays a big role in the annual National Society Daughters of the American Revolution conference in Washington D.C. Meet the Kansas woman who has curated the music and accompanied the choir.
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Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.
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Illustrator Kamilla Sims has created murals for the Wichita Public Library, Exploration Place and local businesses. A July 4th chalk work in Independence, Missouri, will be her largest yet.
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515 Music Hub organizers wanted to create a space that prioritizes listening, "as opposed to people talking over musicians as they eat or drink." The new venture is part of a $1.6 million city initiative to fill empty storefronts and entertain international visitors.
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Team Algeria, which made Lawrence its home base and befriended the community, was knocked out of the tournament after losing 0-2 to Switzerland.
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If you can't get to the City of Brotherly Love to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Kansas has a unique rendition of the Liberty Bell more than twice the size. But it's made from Turkey Red Wheat, so it doesn't make a sound.
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Both Kansas and Missouri cleared a path for cities to let bars serve alcohol into the wee hours during the World Cup. But some bar owners say the demand for early-morning drinking isn’t high enough to justify the extra staff and safety concerns.
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Algerian fans find more halal food in Lawrence as restaurants and bars embrace 'radical hospitality'To welcome Algerian visitors and make them feel at home in the charming college town, Lawrence restaurant owners offered more halal options, with some pulling pork from their menu. The Algerian team’s presence also gave an opportunity to spotlight Lawrence’s Middle Eastern restaurants.
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A giant, brightly-colored tapestry designed to represent all of the countries in the World Cup is hanging in KC House, located in the former Forever 21 building on the Country Club Plaza. The space is intended for international executives, civic leaders and World Cup visitors.
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Owners of Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop say the World Cup has delivered an unexpected one-two punch: underwhelming sales at the Fan Festival, where visibility for local restaurants is limited, and slower-than-normal traffic at their Crossroads location.