Kansas City: 2 States, 1 Story

This month Diane and Bob take a look at a murder of a child that led to the first ever hanging being filmed on tape. It happened way back in 1897.

This month, Diane and Bob look at one of the most insane murders in KC History, the death of Clarence Myers.

This month Diane and Bob take a look at how many of the streets in KC got their names!"

This month Diane and Bob take a look at the life of one of Kansas City's earliest millionaires John Perry and the tragic death of his family.

This month Diane and Bob discuss the life of George Washington Johnson an African American Civil War Veteran and unsung hero

Bob and Diane take a look at Sauer Castle with a big time update on the historic property in KCK.

Diane and Bob take a look at the history of football in Kansas City!

"This month Diane and Bob look at how Taylor Swift has set off a new renaissance in KC and how it compares with those in the past"

Part two of Bob and Diane's conversation about Kelly's Pub

This month Diane and Bob are joined by two special guests Kyle Kelly and Pat O'Neill to discuss the history of Irish Americans in KC.  Part 1 of our 2 part series discusses the St Patricks Day Parade and the impact it has on KC

The Pony Expres Henry Avis was the last surviving member of the Pony Express. We share his story and how a Kansas Citian made a difference in the world!    

This month Bob and Diane talk about the Father of KC, John McCoy!

This month Diane and Bob take a look at KC's Civil War Doctor who also founded one of the city's finest and longest operating restaurants.

"This month Diane and Bob take a look at the Kentucky Derby Winning Horse Lawrin who is buried at 81st and Mission Road."

Bob and Diane talk about the origins of the St Patricks Day Parade and how it evolved to become one of the biggest in America today.

This month Bob and Diane take a look at one of the first airports in the KC area and how it shaped our aviation history.

Diane and Bob look at some of the early Christmas Traditions in Kansas City

Diane and Bob take a look at a tiny cemetery that had a big impact on KC.

"This month Diane and Bob take a look at one of the most recognizable landmarks in KC, The Scout!"

This month Diane and Bob take a look at the history of Arrow Rock, Missouri and how a small town had a big impact on the settling of KC!

This month Bob and Diane take a look at the origins of Troost Boulevard

"Bob and Diane take a look at a former KC Brewery that is holding on for dear life."

Bob and Diane take a look at the History of the Lake of the Ozarks and how a Kansas Citian laid the groundwork for the state park we know today.

Two huge kidnapping cases took place in the early 1900s in the KC area that led to laws that are on the books today!

Part 2 of the Adam God Cult

In part One of the Adam God Cult, Bob and Diane take a look at how one of the most infamous cults in KC got its start.

This month, Diane and Bob share the story of Hiram Young and how he changed the landscape of KC and beyond.

He is the real life Kansas City Paul Bunyan. We introduce you to Old Pino who was said to have lived until 124.

This month Bob and Diane discuss the small town of Weston, Missouri and how the small town has a big place in Kansas City area history.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Diane discuss the murder of a Kansas Citian that had everyone wondering how and why it happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween! Ghosts have been linked to KC for well over 125 years. Bob and Diane talk about the first ghost sighting and how it caused one KC resident to fall from grace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diane and Bob take a look at the 200th Anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail and what it means to the growth of Kansas City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diane and Bob continue to look at the Sauer Castle and why a man from NYC may be stopping its progress.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diane and Bob take a look at one of the most beautiful buildings in the KC area and why it's literally falling apart at the seams.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Diane discuss one of the biggest Kansas City events during the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Priest of Pallas Parade.  It was around for 25 years and then....DISAPPEARED! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, Diane and Bob take a look at a house in Johnson County Kansas that has an amazing story to tell about the past, present and even the future! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diane and Bob talk about a former KC grocery store that was so far ahead of its time that it changed the way America shops See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kansas City is home to many golf courses.  In fact, our town was home to one of the first 20 golf courses in all of America.  Bob and Diane sit down and take a look at how golf came to be in KC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BBQ is the most important thing to Kansas City.  But many don't know the founder of KC BBQ.  Bob and Diane introduce you to the man who started it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every area of Kansas City has a story. This month Bob and Diane discuss one area of South Kansas City that almost didn't exist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diane and Bob discuss one of the great holiday traditions in Kansas City, the Mayors Christmas Tree.  There is a hidden story that most don't know and we explain why the tree is so significant, especially in 2020.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Diane take a look at how Missouri became one of the most important producers of wine in the world! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.