The 1953 kidnapping and murder of six-year-old Bobby Greenlease shocked Kansas City and the nation. Posed as his aunt, Bonnie Heady abducted Bobby with partner Carl Hall in a scheme that led to a $600,000 ransom—the largest in U.S. history at the time. Despite payment, the boy was killed, the kidnappers were swiftly executed, and much of the ransom money remains missing to this day.

In early January 2013, the Kansas City Chiefs and Andy Reid found each other at pivotal moments. The Chiefs were a broken franchise after a 2–14 season, shaken not only by losses but by tragedy within the organization. Reid had just been dismissed after 14 years with the Philadelphia Eagles and was grappling with both a losing season and the death of his son.

Built in 1914, the Mack B. Nelson House is a magnificent Kansas City residence designed by architect Henry F. Hoit. Known for its grand classical style and unique interior courtyard, the home reflects both the wealth and influence of Nelson, a leading figure in the lumber industry.