Monthly Archives: December 2003

Bar room bandits strike back

Posted on Dec 31, 2003 by BlogKC

The people that recently robbed several Midtown bars and their patrons struck again at Jilly’s in The Crossroads a few days later. And now it seems they have have branched out. Within the last week two Independence bars have been … Continue reading →

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Dueling jobs plans

Posted on Dec 30, 2003 by BlogKC

Last week the Democrats struck first with Governor Holden’s $200 million Jobs Now plan to create research development districts, funded by closing tax loopholes and moving around existing revenue. Yesterday the Republican’s struck back with a $190 million plan to … Continue reading →

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Top sports stories of 2003

Posted on Dec 26, 2003 by BlogKC

Royals and Chiefs resurgence and state high school domination made for exciting times in KC this year. Plus KU’s Final Four, MU’s Clemons controversy, college bowl games, and more made The Star’s top 10 list of 2003′s sports headlines (free … Continue reading →

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McCarthy bows out

Posted on Dec 21, 2003 by BlogKC

The Star reports that US Representative Karen McCarthy won’t be seeking re-election for her House seat representing most of Jackson County. Former Kansas City mayor Rev. Emmanual Cleaver says he is now considering a run for the seat, with his … Continue reading →

Posted in MO 5th District, Politics | 1 Comment

H&R Block moving Downtown

Posted on Dec 18, 2003 by BlogKC

Today saw two big developments in the resurgance of Downtown KCMO. H&R Block announced plans to replace it’s County Club Plaza headquarters with a new buildng at 13th and Main Streets. The $120 million, 500,000 square foot building will open … Continue reading →

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What’s On

Posted on Dec 15, 2003 by BlogKC

Various places to find out what’s going on around town… The Pitch’s events calendar and music calendar.  KansasCity.com events and entertainment listings – Straight from the Kansas City Star.  KC Jazz Ambassadors KC Blues Society ArtsLinks calendar of exhibits and … Continue reading →

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Mizzou Meltdown

Posted on Dec 11, 2003 by BlogKC

The scandal continues around disgraced former MU basketball player Rickey Clemons. Bizarre FBI tapes have surfaced documenting jailhouse phone callss between Clemons and the wives of University of Missouri System President Elson Floyd and an assistant basketball coach. Conversations ranged … Continue reading →

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