Monthly Archives: August 2006

Bumblebees move north

Posted on Aug 30, 2006 by BlogKC

The Bumblebees or Yellow Jackets that you see patrolling the Downtown Loop and keeping things nice and clean have expanded their reach. The River Market neighborhood has formed a Community Improvement District and contracted with the Downtown Community Improvement District … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Crime, Downtown | 18 Comments

Bush visiting for Talent

Posted on Aug 29, 2006 by BlogKC

President Bush is coming to KC to raise money for Senator Jim Talent’s re-election campaign. The $1000 per ticket event is Sept. 6 at the home of Scott Ward, 55th and Ward Parkway. Yes, it’s *that* Ward family, owners of … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, US Senate - MO | 10 Comments

New McFadden-Weaver Hijinx

Posted on Aug 28, 2006 by BlogKC

Rumors have been going around lately that KCMO Councilwoman Saundra McFadden-Weaver had secretly moved to Lee’s Summit, and know we know the source of those rumors.  The alleged crime is actually much worse – real estate fraud. It seems that … Continue reading →

Posted in City Council, Crime | 1 Comment

Barnes caves, yanks landlord licensing

Posted on Aug 24, 2006 by BlogKC

It’s not a big surprise that Mayor Barnes has given in to developers and killed the latest proposal to license and regulate landlords of rental housing.  Her new proposal is to hire a rental housing coordinator and expand the codes … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Real Estate | 4 Comments

Star adds new blog for music

Posted on Aug 21, 2006 by BlogKC

The Star has added another blog to its collection… Back to Rockville is a cool new blog from music editor Tim Finn.

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, blogging, Media | 4 Comments

Another taxpayer-subsidized business goes bankrupt

Posted on Aug 17, 2006 by BlogKC

The Biz Journal reports that family-owned Weld Wheel has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell of its assets.  There is a mention of possibly continuing under new owners, but no specifics. The company recently received $3 million in tax … Continue reading →

Posted in Business | 6 Comments

Crime in the burbs? No way!

Posted on Aug 15, 2006 by BlogKC

KMBC-TV 9 made a funny this week, carrying a great quote from a suburbanite shocked over an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in the Northland’s posh Zona Rosa town center. Conroy said she’s surprised that robbers would target … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Suburbs | 12 Comments