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1 week ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen |Shea Stapley

It’s Pollinator Week, which means it’s time to give bees their flowers — literally. These tiny powerhouses pollinate 80% of the world’s flowering plants and a third of what we eat. TLDR: No bees, no brunch. Luckily, beekeeping is buzzing in KC — it’s low-maintenance, good for the planet, and comes with a sweet reward. Here’s what to know before you don the veil and go full Pooh Bear.

2 weeks ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Sarah Leonhardt |Travis Meier

You may be familiar with the events section of our newsletter — but what about our website? Make the most of our comprehensive events calendar with these pro tips for navigating our site like a true local. First, head to our Events page. Then, start scrolling to see what events are coming up, or use these key features to filter events more specifically:Magnifying glass icon: Search keywords to find event categories or search events by name.

3 weeks ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen

Let’s be honest — whether you’ve scoped out your neighbor’s Zillow listing or sleuthed through an old Facebook photo album, we all do a little casual snooping. Enter KCMO’s Parcel Viewer, a city-run website that gives you the scoop on properties all over town. Yes, it’s technically a planning tool. But have you ever passed a mystery construction site and wondered, “What are they building?” Or wanted to know who actually owns that abandoned house on the corner?

1 month ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen

We’re getting “Ready to Ride in 2025" with the fifth installment of our series, where we’ll be walking you through what riders can find — food, fun, a little history — just steps from the eight soon-to-debut streetcar stops. Up next: Westport, 39th + Main. We’ve dissected our modern version’s connection to the Country Club streetcar line, but what about the track before the track before the track?

1 month ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

We’ve got an important question about hot dogs for you. No, not whether they are sandwiches, tacos, or neither, but rather — what is the Kansas City-style hot dog? Some say its a dog with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a sesame seed bun. Others insist no food is truly KC-style without barbecue. We decided to ask our readers and here is what they cooked up:Go local for the bun — McLain’s pull-apart rolls can’t be beat. For the weenie itself, it’s all beef or bust.