What if we could change our genetic makeup such that our brown eyes turned blue? Wouldn't it be better to use that transformative power to cure disease?

See the local premiere of a new dance commissioned by Dr. Ed and Merry Prostic in honor of their late daughter, Elizabeth.

Even though he admits there is no Arab-Israel peace process worthy of the name, Gershon Baskin is an incurable optimist.

The skies cleared just in time for the ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Leawood's new Gezer Park.

Greater Kansas City will be the site of a Curious George convergence over the next several weeks.

A delegation from Israel's Gezer Region will be in town Oct. 20 for the dedication of Leawood's new, $2 million Gezer Park at 133rd Street and Mission Road.

Perhaps the most meaningful activity Kehilath Israel Synagogue has planned for its 100th anniversary year is to write a Torah scroll.

Two local men -- a Jew and an Arab -- came together in the wake of this year's Israel-Gaza war to try to help the region's children.

Dan Margolies is leaving The Kansas City Star to take the newly created job of senior reporter-financial crimes in Reuters' Washington, D.C., bureau.