Monthly Archives: December 2008

Holiday cab WILL operate on New Year’s Eve

Posted on Dec 29, 2008 by BlogKC

We had previously reported that the annual Holiday Cab program that offers free rides home for drunk folk had to be canceled this year when Coors dropped its sponsorship.  However, KCTV reports that Holiday Cab will make a brief reprise … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve

Posted on Dec 28, 2008 by BlogKC

When making your party plans, don’t forget that the Holiday Cab is kapoot this year.  The recession has taken its toll on the traditional free cab rides home, so plan ahead and put some cab company numbers in your phone … Continue reading →

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News roundup

Posted on Dec 27, 2008 by BlogKC

KCPT-TV 19 layoffs – Six months after abruptly firing the CEO, KC’s PBS affiliate is still leaderless and hurting in the recession.  The station just layed off 10% of its workforce amid falling donations and a dragging CEO search. More … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from your sanitation workers

Posted on Dec 24, 2008 by BlogKC

While they won’t come and wrap your presents or bake your Christmas ham, they will pick up unlimited trash through the end of the year. December 26-31 is a “no trash tag” period in KCMO.  The two-bag rule is suspended … Continue reading →

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City budget forum review

Posted on Dec 23, 2008 by BlogKC

Gone Mild has a recap of yesterday’s city budget summit where attendees discusses ways to close a $85 million gap in the city’s budget.  Financial consultants hired by the city are recommending increasing fees on things like trash collection, reeling … Continue reading →

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Cuts at suburban papers

Posted on Dec 21, 2008 by BlogKC

The Star isn’t the only local newspaper hurting these days.  KMBC-TV 9 reports that the Independence Examiner will stop publishing on Mondays, leaving the eastern suburbs with Tuesday-Saturday service. The Sun group of suburban newspapers has also made some cutbacks … Continue reading →

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KCK bans smoking, kindof

Posted on Dec 19, 2008 by BlogKC

Last night the KCK/Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners finally got around to passing a smoking ban of sorts. The ban wouldn’t really take full effect for three years, but because businesses can apply for licenses to keep allowing smoking for … Continue reading →

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