KCUR News

Major Health Vote Ahead, Area Reps Already Decided

cranesj@umkc.edu — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:20:03 GMT

A major vote on a health care overhaul is scheduled this weekend in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Congressman Sam Graves, a Republican from Trenton Missouri, says he thinks the vote will be mighty close.

Numbers Define Dress Code Furor

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:10:19 GMT

With a freshly-filed discrimination complaint against the Power and Light District, Kansas City's Human Relations Department reveals a test it took of the "lightning rod" dress code in the District. KCUR's Dan Verbeck reports.

Citizens Again Not Satisfied

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:54:02 GMT

City Auditor Gary White presented the latest quarterly citizen satisfaction survey to the city council Thursday, and it was no cause for celebration. Councilwoman Beth Gottstein was particularly distressed at the ratings citizens again gave the council and city manager on leadership and ethics. KCUR's Steve Bell reports.

Family Plans to Sue Power & Light District

cranesj@umkc.edu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:16:22 GMT

Seven members of a Kansas City family announced plans to file a racial discrimination suit against the downtown Power & Light District. The African American family says they were refused entry to one of the district's clubs in August, even though they were complying with the dress code. KCUR's Sylvia Maria Gross has more.

Suspects, No Motive Yet in Abduction-Murder

cranesj@umkc.edu — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:54:37 GMT

Law enforcement officials still have nothing to say about a possible motive in the killing of 23-year-old Carol Thomas. But suspects are in custody and details are emerging on her abduction from outside a friend's house in Excelsior Springs. KCUR's Steve Bell reports.

Two Charged in Salsa Poisoning

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:39:00 GMT

Two people were charged Thursday in federal court with poisoning salsa at a Lenexa, Kan., Mexican restaurant twice in August and making nearly 50 people sick.

Early Morning Blast Rocks St. Joseph, No One Injured

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:55 GMT

A massive blast at a production plant in St. Joseph rocked part of the city but initial reports were that everyone at the plant escaped injury.

Kansas Revenue Projections Slashed Again

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:27:47 GMT

A group of Kansas budget officials have painted a new picture of the state's fiscal condition, and some parts of that picture aren't very rosy.

Missouri Supreme Court Weighs Death Penalty in Triple Murder

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:23:09 GMT

The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a convicted killer's death sentence should be commuted to life without parole.

Former Kansas Governor William Avery Dies

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:34:25 GMT

William Avery, a one-term Republican governor in the 1960s and former U.S. House member, has died, the governor's office said Thursday. He was 98.

I Can't Hear You,- - Over!

cranesj@umkc.edu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:53:06 GMT

Radio communications between fighters and paramedics are a vital connection for public safety. And a faulty system is getting keen attention before a special Kansas City Council committee. KCUR's Dan Verbeck reports.

Four Star General Says Army Still "Out of Balance"

cranesj@umkc.edu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:21:42 GMT

The Chief of Staff the US Army, General George Casey says he's impressed with the Lake City Ammunition Plant in eastern Jackson County yesterday. Casey toured the plant and spoke with reporters about the Army's readiness to take on an escalation in Afghanistan.

Missouri Considers Tougher DWI Laws

cranesj@umkc.edu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:39:05 GMT

Several state and local officials, activists and attorneys met in Jefferson City ) to discuss ways to keep drunk drivers off Missouri's roads.

Gingrich Calls for Tax Breaks for Businesses

cranesj@umkc.edu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:34:20 GMT

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich talked politics on the University of Kansas Campus.

Go Figure : Not In This Town

cranesj@umkc.edu — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:54:09 GMT

Factors are consistently working against Kansas City hosting the national figure skating championships.Two attempts, two failures. KCUR's Dan Verbeck reports.

Armored Cars Slow Traffic

cranesj@umkc.edu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:01 GMT

Early last evening, rush hour drivers along Bruce Watkins Freeway had to head to shoulders of the road to make way for what appeared to be two armored cars. The heavy trucks had police cars leading and following, with flashing lights and sirens.

Kansas Looks to Powerlines to Become Wind Powerhouse

cranesj@umkc.edu — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:12:17 GMT

Kansas is one of the windiest states, and state government and power company officials are trying to capitalize on that.

Parents Seek Answers Amid Vaccine Shortage

cranesj@umkc.edu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:41:30 GMT

Kansas City, Missouri is getting some 19,000 doses of the new swine flu vaccine. But the initial shipments have been delayed and sporadic. And for parents of children with severe health issues, the quest for a vaccine has been all consuming.

Wide Majority Approves Renewal of COMBAT Anti-Drug Tax

cranesj@umkc.edu — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:04:34 GMT

Jackson County voters approved the renewal of the Community-Backed Anti-Drug Tax by a wide margin yesterday. The COMBAT sales tax raises about 20 million dollars a year to fund drug enforcement and treatment programs.

Homeward

cranesj@umkc.edu — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:32:17 GMT

Army Sergeant Isaac Jackson's body was met by family and friends on a wind swept air park at KCI on an early November afternoon. The Clinton County Missouri soldier was one of seven colleagues killed in an Afghanistan roadside bomb attack. KCUR's Dan Verbeck watched and listened.