As Heard on KC Currents

Financial Advice for Troubled Economic Times

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:54:37 GMT

Some advice from financial adviser David Jackson on how to watch your wallet in these uncertain financial times.

End of Challenge to Kansas' In-state Tuition Law

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:58:18 GMT

The end of a long-standing court battle over a Kansas law that allows undocumented students to receive in-state tuition benefits.

Somalis Adapt to Life In Kansas City

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:05:19 GMT

A visit with the head of the Somali Foundation, who's trying to help people adapt to life in Kansas City.

Dress Codes at the Power and Light District

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:00:34 GMT

KCUR's Sylvia Maria Gross spoke to Jon Stephens, activist Alonzo Washington and patrons checking out the Power and Light District for the first time.

National Magazine About Race Launches in Kansas City

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:21:06 GMT

This morning, a new magazine about race debuts in the Kansas City Star, and eleven other newspapers across the country. Rise Up is the brainchild of Janice Ellis, the former mayoral candidate who headed the non-profit Partnership for Children.

Kansas Man Discovers Buddhism In Prison

cranesj@umkc.edu — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:26 GMT

Tony Farnan is one of many Kansas prisoners who was taught Buddhism by Lama Chuck Stanford.

Working After Prison

cranesj@umkc.edu — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:24:07 GMT

One of the biggest factors in a person's success when they get out of prison is whether they can get, and keep, a decent job. KCUR's Sylvia Maria Gross recently visited some businesses in the Kansas City area that make a point of hiring ex-offenders.

New Boundaries for KCMO School Subdistricts

cranesj@umkc.edu — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:19:40 GMT

The Kansas City Board of Elections considers new boundaries for the Kansas City, MO school board subdistricts.

Chinese Students React to Earthquake

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:57:45 GMT

A local reaction to last month's earthquake in China.

Overland Park Swimmer Prepares for Olympics

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:51:16 GMT

A swimmer who got his start in the pools of Overland Park goes to the Olympics . . . for Israel

Viability of Community Development Corporations Questioned

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:21:36 GMT

Why are organizations tasked with revitalizing troubled areas having so much difficulty accomplishing their goals?

KC Girlfriends Book Club

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:25:42 GMT

Reading a book is usually thought of as something we do alone. But a group of Kansas City women are reading so they don't have to be. KCUR's Ty Chandler sat in on a meeting of the KC Girlfriends Bookclub, where reading is only part of the attraction.

Peddling Irish Goods for More than a Century

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:28:09 GMT

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Alex Smith paid a visit to one of Irish Kansas City's oldest institutions - Browne's Market. It's on 31st street in Midtown across the street from Penn Valley Community College.

KCK Students Collect Oral Histories in Douglas and Sumner

cranesj@umkc.edu — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:40:41 GMT

Young people in Kansas City Kansas learn more about the history of their school's neighborhood.

Economic Development on Kansas City's East Side

cranesj@umkc.edu — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:40:27 GMT

Two urban core developers speak about the challenges of development in Kansas City's East Side and their thoughts on the Mayor's Economic Symposium

Memories of Brown vs. Board of Education

cranesj@umkc.edu — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:40:00 GMT

Memories of Zelma Henderson, the last surviving plaintiff of the case that legally ended school segregation.

Muslims and the Media

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 19 May 2008 10:12:46 GMT

Overland Park resident Zulfiqar Malik talks about his Muslim community monthly digest.

Black Heritage District Among Mayor's New Tools for Economic Development

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 19 May 2008 10:20:06 GMT

City moves to create new sales tax-free area around the 18th and Vine district.

KC Sports Journalist and Blogger in Beijing

cranesj@umkc.edu — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:57:01 GMT

KC area sports writer and blogger Anthony Tao talks about his experiences living in Olympics-fevered Beijing.

Sunday Deadline for Affirmative Action Petition Looms

cranesj@umkc.edu — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:01:13 GMT

Opponents of the measure say people are signing petitions without really understanding the issue. But circulators say that those opponents are trying to thwart the petition process.