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.

Discover how sliced bread was first invented and sold to the public in Chillicothe, Missouri, in 1928—revolutionizing the baking industry forever. Learn about the inventor Otto Rohwedder, the local baker who took a chance, and how this small town became the official Home of Sliced Bread.

Kansas City’s Starlight Theatre began as a dream in the 1920s and became a beloved cultural landmark in 1950. Discover how this open-air venue evolved into a local tradition, hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and community events for 75 years.