Monthly Archives: September 2006

Willies now open, Hayes to follow

Posted on Sep 18, 2006 by BlogKC

Almost year after our first report, the western outpost of Columbia’s Willie’s Pool Hall has now opened at the southeast corner of 15th and Grand. Unfortunately the Downtowners anxiously waiting to get their pool fix close to home, the KC … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Business, Downtown | 1 Comment

Weekend

Posted on Sep 15, 2006 by BlogKC

Airshow returns to the Downtown Airprot after a hiatus. Free shuttle from the Downtown area or Park Hill South High School. kcairshow.com Fiesta Hispana at Barney Allis Plaza. fiestahispanakc.com Waldo Fall Festival on Saturday, followed by a pub crawl that … Continue reading →

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Soldier’s Blog

Posted on Sep 14, 2006 by BlogKC

Kansas Citian Jason Kander is in the Army Reserve and currently preparing for a voluntary deployment to Afghanistan. He’s blogging about his experience at www.jasonkander.com. Some readers will also remember Jason and his wife Diana as founders of the Heartland … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging | 24 Comments

Two reports focus on KCPD

Posted on Sep 13, 2006 by BlogKC

Two reports out this week offer suggestion for improving the KC Police Department.  One is a survey showing that speeding is the top concern of citizens. The second is a big consultant report on how improve efficiency and deployment. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | 10 Comments

Shields immortalized in courthouse mural

Posted on Sep 11, 2006 by BlogKC

I’ve always thought it was tacky to name things after people who are still living, such as Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard and the Charles Wheeler Downtown Airport.  It’s even tackier when it’s an elected official still in office. Outgoing Jackson … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Jackson County, Politics | 4 Comments

Mayoral race taking shape

Posted on Sep 7, 2006 by BlogKC

Councilman John Fairfield and Councilwoman Becky Nace have had web sites up for a couple of months now. This week the Star’s Buzz Blog reports on some behind-the-scenes developments. First, Al Brooks has signed up political consultant Pat Gray, architect … Continue reading →

Posted in KC Mayor, Politics | 1 Comment

Near-record bicycle fatalities

Posted on Sep 6, 2006 by BlogKC

Last week pre-school teacher Susan Brewer was hit and killed while cycling to her job in Liberty. A vigil will be held to honor Susan tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Liberty City Park, Hwy 291 and Kent Street. Susan’s death … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 2 Comments