Tucked away in Garden City, Missouri, YaYa’s Alpaca Farm offers visitors a chance to slow down and connect with one of the gentlest animals in agriculture.

The farm has grown into a popular destination, welcoming thousands of guests each year for tours, seasonal events, and special experiences.

Visitors can learn about alpacas, feed and photograph them, and even explore how their fleece is turned into fiber products. With offerings that range from family tours to weddings and classes, YaYa’s has created a warm, memorable experience built around curiosity, connection, and the charm of alpacas.

A lease to a nearly 7,000 square foot building for a dollar a year for 50 years sounds like a great deal.

A deal that does exist in Jackson County, Missouri.

At 200 South Main, history sits on hold. Hiding behind the trees, a yellow brick building with white pillars. But look up close, and you can see it: cracked walls and sidewalks, boarded-up windows, and an entryway in disrepair.

Built in 1910, 200 S. Main was Independence’s city hall for decades.

KCTV5's Samantha Boring sits down with Taylor Johnson on her KCTV5 Investigates reporting.

It is home to Fort Hays State University and has strong roots in frontier history and Volga German heritage. The city offers museums, local dining, shopping, seasonal events, and outdoor recreation, making it a popular stop for both visitors and residents.

In this episode of Destination Heartland, KCTV5 anchor Sharon Chen takes a virtual visit to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

The “9D” refers to nine distinct layers of engineered audio — including binaural beats, solfeggio frequencies, isochronic tones, multi-directional sound, neuro-linguistic programming, and subliminal messaging — combined with sustained conscious breathing for 45 minutes to an hour.

KCTV5's Lauren Magarino explores the experience known as 9D Breathwork.

It’s known as the “Czech Capital of Kansas” and a mecca of water sports in the state. Wilson, Kansas, sits just 3 hours west of the Kansas City Metro and it’s this week’s Destination Heartland.

KCTV's Sharon Chen shares more on her story of new research at the Stowers Institute regarding a chromosome variant that may contribute to pregnancy loss.

In this edition of Destination Heartland, we take a virtual visit to Hannibal, Missouri!