Monthly Archives: October 2006

KC has nation’s highest transportation costs

Posted on Oct 12, 2006 by BlogKC

Our community’s leaders love to tout that we have the most freeway miles of any city in the country, often as an argument that it’s easy to get around the city. However, that supposed bragging right has a big down … Continue reading →

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Bike/Ped bridge across the river

Posted on Oct 10, 2006 by BlogKC

KC can be a tough town for bicyclists and pedestrians, and crossing the Missouri River is one of the biggest challenges.  If you’ve ever seen folks risking their lives walk on the Broadway Bridge then you know just how bad … Continue reading →

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Stanford’s moving to Villagio West

Posted on Oct 10, 2006 by BlogKC

Stanford and Sons Comedy Club is moving its last club from Johnson County out to Village West in KCK. When the Westport club closed to make way for Johnny Dare’s the Glazers said they’d be back in Midtown, but that … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Suburbs | 1 Comment

KCK shit leaking into Missouri River

Posted on Oct 6, 2006 by BlogKC

The Star reports that a sewer problem is currently causing KCK to divert up to 2 million gallons of raw sewage into the Missouri River.  Anyone downstream of Kaw Point is advised to stay away from the river today.  Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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Register to Vote

Posted on Oct 5, 2006 by BlogKC

If you aren’t currently a registered voter, the deadline to register for the November elections is October 11 in Missouri. If you reside in KCMO south of the river, register with the city’s election board. If you reside KCMO north … Continue reading →

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First Friday overload

Posted on Oct 5, 2006 by BlogKC

This month’s First Friday has way too much stuff going on, in addition to the usual gallery openings… TWA Rocket unveiling – The rocket that used to set on top of the old TWA headquarters returns, with the new replica … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown | 1 Comment

Mayoral and Council campaign updates

Posted on Oct 3, 2006 by BlogKC

Henry Klein looks set to be the first candidate on television. Ad preview here (Windows Media). John Fairfield will likely be the second on TV. He spent last weekend filming all around the city. Chuck Eddy has launched his campaign … Continue reading →

Posted in KC Mayor, Politics | 8 Comments