Julie Denesha

3 weeks ago | kcur.org | Julie Denesha

A tail-wagging tribute kicks off this weekend to celebrate Missouri's most famous canine, Jim the Wonder Dog. The Llewellin setter became famous during the Great Depression for his alleged ability to predict the future, from the winner of the Kentucky Derby seven years in a row to the New York Yankees victory in the 1936 World Series. The dog’s feats were so remarkable, they stumped university professors who studied him, leading them to conclude Jim may have been the smartest dog that ever lived.

1 month ago | kcur.org | Julie Denesha

For Anthony Florez, who grew up in the Westside neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, sharing memories of his Army service during the Vietnam War was a chance to remember the conflict of the era, at home and abroad. “A lot of people didn’t like the idea that we were fighting the war. We didn’t get a welcome home like they do now,” Florez remembered.

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Julie Denesha

The President’s trade war has touched almost every product Trent Austin sells at Austin Custom Brass , just off Front Street in Kansas City, Missouri, from high-end, bespoke trumpets to entry-level horns for students. “We are a very niche, boutique business,” Austin said. “We sell brass instruments and only brass instruments. That’s trumpets, trombones, euphonium, tubas and the like.” Austin moved to Kansas City from Boston seven years ago.

1 month ago | wrkf.org | Julie Denesha

We meet a Kansas City man who has a massive collection of Star Wars toys, as The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures opens a show with that theme on May 4th. May the fourth be with you!

1 month ago | wskg.org | Julie Denesha

We meet a Kansas City man who has a massive collection of Star Wars toys, as The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures opens a show with that theme on May 4th. May the fourth be with you!