Jefferson Airplane Debuts on KSHE

On November 7, 1967 an icon is born when St. Louis radio station KSHE plays “White Rabbit” by the Jefferson Airplane as the first song, following their format switch to rock ‘n’…


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The Death of Tina Isa

On November 6, 1989, Tina Isa was stabbed to death by her father saying, “Die my daughter, die,” while her mother held her arms.


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November 5, 1796 is the Birthday of U.S. Senator Fields

November 5, 1796 is the birthday of U.S. Senator Lewis Fields Linn.  Following a distinguished career several counties and towns across the western U.S. were named for him.


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November 4, 1925 is the Birthday of Doris Roberts

On November 4, 1925, Doris Roberts (Doris May Green) was born in St. Louis.  She is best known as Ray Barone’s mother and Frank’s “trophy wife" on the sitcom Everybody Loves…


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A Stunning But Easy Dessert

TGIF! How about this easy-to-assemble raspberry chocolate sorbet with vanilla cookie and pistachio mousse for dessert? Put it in a martini glass for an elegant element that says…


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Day of the Dead

In spite of skeletons and skulls, don’t call it Mexican Halloween. Hispanic cultures remember their departed loved ones with sight, sound, and tastes on Dia de los Muertos. This…


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Cardinals Sportscaster Hit by a Car

On November 3, 1968, Cardinals sportscaster, Harry Caray was hit by a car on Kingshighway.


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Celebrating 50 Years of Christmas Memories at Crown Center

Crown Center decks the halls for the season like no other, creating some of Kansas City’s favorite holiday traditions.


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Carriage rides, cocoa and roasted chestnuts!—That’s what you get at this Dickens’ Christmas

This town transforms back to the 1840s, when Charles Dickens’ book, A Christmas Carol, was published. Carolers will fill the streets.


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“Good Roads” Amendment

On November 2, 1920 the “good roads” amendment was passed to build and improve the state’s roadways and bridges. 


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