Monthly Archives: October 2006

Joe Miller on NPR today

Posted on Oct 31, 2006 by BlogKC

Local journalist, author, and blogger Joe Miller’s book is in stores now.  Cross-X is his story of the debate team at Central High School and their domination of white suburban opponents all over the land.  I can’t endorse the book … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, Education | 3 Comments

Latest Shields’ controversy no surprise

Posted on Oct 30, 2006 by BlogKC

Folks anticipating the end of Katheryn Shields’ corrupt and inept reign need to remember that it’s not over yet.  Yesterday’s Star detailed yet another scandal where Shields is diverting money earmarked for courtroom renovations to other unrelated projects.  But that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Jackson County, Politics | 4 Comments

Debate tonight? What debate?

Posted on Oct 18, 2006 by BlogKC

Tonight Senate candidates Jim Talent and Claire McCaskill debate here in KC, but you won’t be able to see it locally. Debate sponsor KMBC-TV 9 doesn’t want to preempt Dancing with the Stars or Lost, so the debate will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics, US Senate - MO | 9 Comments

Sprint Center tenantless, so what?

Posted on Oct 17, 2006 by BlogKC

Pitch Managing Editor Eric Barton pimped this story to me recently about how the Pittsburgh Penguins owner soundly rejected the idea of moving his NHL team to KC and the new Sprint Center arena. The Penguins were thought to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Media, Sports | 8 Comments

Ad exec busted for child porn

Posted on Oct 16, 2006 by BlogKC

This one’s gotta hurt… The Star’s Buzz Blog reports that a local advertising executive with ties to the mayoral campaign of City Councilman John Fairfield has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography.  Mike Alexander is a principal … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, KC Mayor, Politics | 18 Comments

Bloch building at night

Posted on Oct 16, 2006 by BlogKC

While it looks like a series of Butler buildings or pole barns by day, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s new Bloch Building certainly looks neato at night.

Posted in Midtown/Plaza | 11 Comments

Drink Local

Posted on Oct 13, 2006 by BlogKC

Go drink tomorrow.  KC Craft Brew Fest.  Grinders Sculpture Park in the Crossroads. www.kcbeerfest.com

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown | 2 Comments