Monthly Archives: June 2009

News Update: KCK Blues Fest, DTV, Schools, and Dunkin’ Donuts in KC

Posted on Jun 26, 2009 by BlogKC

This weekend is the annual KCK Street Blues Festival, essentially the only remaining blues or jazz fest left in KC. Over at TV Barn, Aaron Barnhart has an update on how the DTV switch is going locally. The Star’s Joyce … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Business, Education, Media | 8 Comments

Get Trader Joe’s delivered to KC… kindof

Posted on Jun 25, 2009 by BlogKC

A group of Kansas Citians is tired of waiting on Trader Joe’s to open a KC store, and is starting up a delivery service.  They will take orders, go to St. Louis with a refrigerator truck, and bring it back … Continue reading →

Posted in Business | Tagged | 6 Comments

East Side finally gets a TIF, but it’s a deal with the devil

Posted on Jun 25, 2009 by BlogKC

Update: The City Council decided not to act today. The loan has been delayed, and if it does come to pass it now looks like it will come from the airport, not capital improvements. In recent years City Hall has … Continue reading →

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The new Boulevard Pilsner, in stores now!

Posted on Jun 24, 2009 by BlogKC

This week Boulevard Brewing Company is debuting their newest year-round beer, Boulevard Pilsner.  It’s an American-style lager that is just in time for the onset of Missouri humidity.  At $6 for a six pack, it’s price to compete with Bud/Miller/Coors, … Continue reading →

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Mission Hills hit-and-run convict goes free

Posted on Jun 19, 2009 by BlogKC

Today convicted killer Curtis Mertensmeyer was released from jail after serving just 120 days for the hit and run death of Daniel Riemann.  A drunk Mertensmeyer ran over Riemann while he was trying to cross Ward Parkway, and was going … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Prep best school in metro area, among best in the country

Posted on Jun 18, 2009 by BlogKC

A new national ranking of the top 1500 high schools in the country has placed Lincoln College Prep Academy at #129.  The KCMO School District school easily beat all other city and suburban schools and was second in Missouri only … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 4 Comments

Schedule bulky item pickups online

Posted on Jun 18, 2009 by BlogKC

Over the years the city has made several big changes to the way it picks up bulky item trash like appliances, furniture, etc. – switching back and forth between regular pickups and on-demand appointments.  The latest budget cuts saw the … Continue reading →

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