Monthly Archives: September 2003

Festivals Singing the Blues

Posted on Sep 21, 2003 by BlogKC

The last few years haven’t been very kind for some of Kansas City’s big outdoor music festivals. 2001 was the last year for the long-running Jazz and Blues Festival, the Blues and Heritage Festival that replaced it only ran for … Continue reading →

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New image of Precious Doe

Posted on Sep 19, 2003 by BlogKC

The KCPD unveiled a new bust of Precious Doe, the child whose decapitated body was found in Kansas City back in 2001. Despite extensive media coverage and two segments on America’s Most Wanted, police still have not found the girls … Continue reading →

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A Return to Traditional Neighborhoods

Posted on Sep 19, 2003 by BlogKC

It has been well-documented that Kansas City is one of the worst metro areas for suburban sprawl, so it is encouraging to see the New Urbanism movement really taking off in some of our fastest-growing suburban areas. This concept encourages … Continue reading →

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Transit Sales Tax on the November Ballot

Posted on Sep 17, 2003 by BlogKC

In November KCMO voters will be asked to raise the transit sales tax from 1/2 cent to 3/8 cent, in order to address a serious budget crisis at the KC Area Transportation Authority. Sales tax receipts in Kansas City haven’t … Continue reading →

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Police Academy, North vs. South?

Posted on Sep 16, 2003 by BlogKC

Three years after voters approved a tax increase for more police officers, a second north side precinct station, and a new police academy, the city council has yet choose a location for the new academy or the new northern patrol … Continue reading →

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KC from the Sky

Posted on Sep 16, 2003 by BlogKC

Toward the Horizon is an exhibit of Alex MacClean’s aerial photography of the Kansas City region. It’s currently running through January 19th, 2004 at Commerce Bank’s headquarters, 922 Walnut St. Listen to MacClean talk about the project on KCUR radio’s … Continue reading →

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61 Sports debuts

Posted on Sep 15, 2003 by BlogKC

Sports just got a lot more interesting in Kansas City the recent debut of 61 Sports, KCSP-AM 610, the former home of venerable WDAF 61 Country which has now moved to 106.5 FM. Entercom’s new station will go head-to-head with … Continue reading →

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