Category Archives: Media

Back with Beer and Boobs

Posted on May 19, 2010 by BlogKC

We are back from a spring break with beer and boobs. First, the boobs. Viewers of last night’s KSHB-TV 41 newscast witnessed a tube top malfunction when footage of Rockfest mudslides included some bare breasts.  An ashen-faced Mark Clegg had … Continue reading →

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Star lays off more people even though business is good

Posted on May 5, 2010 by BlogKC

The KC Star has laid off more people, even though they seem to still be turning a profit and are seeing their ad business rebound.  The constant layoffs at the newspaper aren’t about the Star’s business, but rather about a … Continue reading →

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KC Downtown Documentary goes national

Posted on Apr 13, 2010 by BlogKC

Last year’s documentary about the decline and redevelopment of Downtown Kansas City has gone national. It is currently airing on PBS stations across the country.  Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to be scheduled for another local showing anytime soon. www.nextamericandream.com

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown, Media | 4 Comments

KCTV reining in Katie Horner

Posted on Mar 26, 2010 by BlogKC

Looks like management at KCTV-5 has finally clued into the fact that Katie Horner’s sensational weather reporting has become the butt of metro-wide joking and is actually hurting the station’s reputation.  They are pledging to tone down the station’s weather … Continue reading →

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New season of KCPT’s Check Please debuts on Thursday

Posted on Mar 23, 2010 by BlogKC

Season 2 of KCPT’s popular Check, Please! begins Thursday at 8:00 p.m.  The series features restaurant reviews from KCPT foodie viewers and often has some interesting insights on the local food scene.  This season’s schedule includes En Chamas, NARA, Lulu’s, … Continue reading →

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Gone Mild on Kevin Collison

Posted on Mar 16, 2010 by BlogKC

Be sure to check out this excellent post at Gone Mild on Kevin Collison, the Star’s development columnist who champions the giving of KCMO tax dollars to big developers, from the comfort of his home in Prairie Village. For more … Continue reading →

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Northland Sun stops publishing

Posted on Feb 25, 2010 by BlogKC

Sun newspapers has suspended publication of the Northland Sun Tribune, which covered northern KCMO, Gladstone, Parkville, etc.  For the moment, Sun continues to publish newspapers in Liberty, Smithville, Johnson County, and south KCMO. Business Journal: NPG Newspapers suspends publication of … Continue reading →

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