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Learn how the iconic red, white, and blue Bomb Pop was invented in Kansas City in 1955 by Merritt Foods during the Cold War era. Explore its patriotic roots, evolution, and lasting impact on American summertime culture.
In 1981, the collapse of two walkways inside Kansas City’s Hyatt Regency Hotel killed 114 people and injured over 200 others. This article examines the structural failures that caused the tragedy, the rescue efforts that followed, and the lasting impact on engineering standards and public safety.
Relive the kickoff of The Jacksons’ 1984 Victory Tour at Arrowhead Stadium—three historic concerts that launched a record-breaking tour and marked the final time all six brothers performed together.
Corinthian Hall, built in 1910 by lumber baron Robert A. Long, is one of Kansas City’s most iconic mansions and a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture. Today, it serves as the Kansas City Museum, preserving the city’s cultural heritage through exhibits and historic restoration.