Monthly Archives: April 2004

Union Station closing?

Posted on Apr 29, 2004 by BlogKC

Two sources are reporting on the impending demise of Union Station, which is suffering from attendance way below original incorrect estimates and is losing millions of dollars a year. Johnson County Sun chairman Steve Rose claims that the station’s board … Continue reading →

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Jean Carnahan appearances

Posted on Apr 29, 2004 by BlogKC

Former US Senator and Missouri First Lady Jean Carnahan will be in KC on Friday and Saturday to promote her new book, Don’t Let the Fire Go Out. She will sign books at Barnes and Noble on the Plaza at … Continue reading →

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Cheney turns political at Westminster

Posted on Apr 29, 2004 by BlogKC

Days after drawing 200+ protesters in Kansas City, Vice President Dick Cheney turns a prestigious foreign policy address at Westminster College in Fulton, MO into a political speech. In response to the unexpected partisan speech, the college has invited John … Continue reading →

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Sports blogs and forums

Posted on Apr 28, 2004 by BlogKC

Royals blogs from sportsblogs.org. Chiefs discussion at KCTV-5. Fanblogs Big 12 football. Whitlock Watch – appareantly some people have enough time on their hands to dissect every word of infamous KC Star columnist and 61 Sports host Jason Whitlock. TigerBoard … Continue reading →

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Cheney visit/protest

Posted on Apr 24, 2004 by BlogKC

Vice President Cheney’s fundraiser for US Rep. Sam Graves at the Marriott Muelbach yesterday drew about 200 protestors in Downtown KC. Graves is running for reelection in the 6th District against former Missouri Rep. and Clay County Commissioner Charlie Broomfield.

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Holden re-election analysis

Posted on Apr 23, 2004 by BlogKC

Stateline.org has a good overview of Gov. Bob Holden’s re-election bid and challenge from State Auditor Claire McCaskill.

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Casinos continue expanding

Posted on Apr 23, 2004 by BlogKC

After Argosy’s recent multi-million dollar expansion seriously cut into Harrahs business, Harrahs has announced a $100m addition to double the size of its hotel. They also hope to catch up to leader Ameristar, who has invested $350m in upgrades since … Continue reading →

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