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The War on La Familianew

Familia Loca wanted revenge on a rival Kansas City gang. Instead, they spilled the blood of a 2-year-old girl.
The Pitch  |  Carolyn Szczepanski  |  05-06-2008  |  Crime & Justice

A Biologist Exposes the Dangers of bisphenol A and Earns the Wrath of the Plastic Industrynew

Missouri biologist Frederick vom Saal's willingness to speak frankly about his findings is alarming to the top five makers of bisphenol A: Dow Chemical, Bayer Material Science, Sunoco Chemicals, SABIC Innovative Plastics and Hexion Specialty Chemicals. And now, after years of quietly publishing studies in scientific journals and presenting papers at toxicological conventions, he is starting to be heard.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  04-29-2008  |  Science

Can't Get a Catholic Exorcism in Kansas City?new

James Vivian, who learned his demon-banishing skills from the star of the British reality show The Real Exorcist, is here to help.
The Pitch  |  Peter Rugg  |  04-22-2008  |  Religion

Missouri DOT Tosses Cyclists Over the Handlebarsnew

The bill killed by the state's Department of Transportation would've required the state to put up signs reminding motorists to watch out for bicycles.
The Pitch  |  Carolyn Szczepanski  |  04-22-2008  |  Transportation

"Big Mac Attack," "Whiz Kid," "High Steaks"new

AltWeeklies Award - Food Writing
The Pitch  |  Charles Ferruzza  |  04-21-2008  |  Media

The Girl in the Bathroomnew

AltWeeklies Award - Education
The Pitch  |  Kendrick Blackwood  |  04-21-2008  |  Media

"Dr. Phill," "Blunt Trauma," "Good Night and Good God"new

AltWeeklies Award - Column-Political
The Pitch  |  C.J. Janovy  |  04-21-2008  |  Media

KC Stripnew

AltWeeklies Award - Column
The Pitch  |  Tony Ortega  |  04-21-2008  |  Media

The Lighter Side of Torturenew

AltWeeklies Award - Arts Feature
The Pitch  |  Casey Logan  |  04-21-2008  |  Media

Bob Berkebile is the Godfather of Green Buildingnew

In the past 25 years, Berkebile has moved from notoriety as the man in the middle of a deadly skywalk collapse to international respect as a key figure in making his industry more Earth-friendly.
The Pitch  |  Carolyn Szczepanski  |  04-15-2008  |  Housing & Development

The People vs. Erotic Citynew

Behind the glory holes, orgy rooms and sex booths is a board of directors that includes a felon, a preteen and others who think things aren't that bad.
The Pitch  |  Justin Kendall  |  03-25-2008  |  Sex

Sure, Global Warming Has Skepticsnew

But how many teach science at the University of Missouri?
The Pitch  |  David Martin  |  03-25-2008  |  Education

Blood for Blownew

The Raya and Rios slayings looked like another act of random violence until the trial revealed what they had gotten themselves into.
The Pitch  |  Justin Kendall  |  01-15-2008  |  Crime & Justice

Kansas City's Tax Dollars Not at Worknew

The Citadel Plaza shopping center was supposed to revive the inner city. Instead, it has leveled a neighborhood and left a contaminated mess. Now the developer wants more of our money.
The Pitch  |  Carolyn Szczepanski  |  01-08-2008  |  Policy Issues

Spare Any Change?new

Kansas City's big-money donors fund art museums and symphony halls but not a homeless center.
The Pitch  |  David Martin  |  01-08-2008  |  Economy

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