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Ruckus – July 28, 2011
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Ruckus – October 20, 2011
TOPIC 1: FINN TO PEN? Bishop Robert Finn and the ...
TOPIC 1: FINN TO PEN? Bishop Robert Finn and the local diocese have been charged with failure to report child abuse. - TOPIC 2: SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES! After a lengthy absence, Phill Kline is back in the news.
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KCPT Ruckus – October 6, 2011
TOPIC 1: CHANGING PROSPECTS Councilman Jermaine Reed wants to change ...
TOPIC 1: CHANGING PROSPECTS Councilman Jermaine Reed wants to change the name of Prospect Avenue to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. This, he says, along with economic initiatives can revitalize and rehabilitate the Prospect area,
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August 25, 2011
TOPIC 1: TEEN-FREE ZONE. The new curfew ordinance took effect ...
TOPIC 1: TEEN-FREE ZONE. The new curfew ordinance took effect last weekend and there were no problems on the Country Club Plaza. In fact, the Plaza may well have been the safest public place in the area this past Friday and Saturday. -
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Ruckus – August 18, 2011
TOPIC 1: IT HAD TO HAPPEN! Last weekend, three teens ...
TOPIC 1: IT HAD TO HAPPEN! Last weekend, three teens were shot on the Country Club Plaza. Mayor James and other black leaders were in the area trying to assess the extent of the problem caused by large throngs of teens “hanging out” there. Now,
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Ruckus – August 11, 2011
TOPIC 1: NOT AS “SLY” AS HIS FATHER. Mayor James’ ...
TOPIC 1: NOT AS “SLY” AS HIS FATHER. Mayor James’ son, Kyle, made some news because of his involvement with disturbances in the P&L District. Young James refused to pay his restaurant bill, made rude and intemperate remarks to patrons,
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Ruckus – August 4, 2011
TOPIC 1: A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCH Writing in ...
TOPIC 1: A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCH Writing in the Star, Henry Bloch (H&R Block) calls for a balanced approach to the federal budget and tax policy. Noting that he’s a registered Republican, Bloch defends the idea of raising tax rates on the wealthy. -
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Ruckus – July 28, 2011
TOPIC 1: WHAT TIGHT BUDGET? The Kansas City Council has ...
TOPIC 1: WHAT TIGHT BUDGET? The Kansas City Council has approved a pay raise for firefighters ranging from 2-18 percent. Firefighters received no raises for the past two years. The Council vote was 11-1. TOPIC 2: WHO’S ON FIRST?
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Ruckus: July 21, 2011
TOPIC 1: THE LIST NARROWS. The Greater Kansas City Chamber ...
TOPIC 1: THE LIST NARROWS. The Greater Kansas City Chamber has narrowed its list of 182 recommendations for the “Big Five” ideas to improve the metro area to 20. The chamber will select the final five in September. - TOPIC 2: DOWNTOWN–COWTOWN?
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Ruckus – June 16, 2011
TOPIC 1: DIOCESAN DISPUTE! The Bishop of the Kansas City-St. ...
TOPIC 1: DIOCESAN DISPUTE! The Bishop of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese, Robert Finn, has refused to step down, despite intense criticism for his handling of child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations involving priests. Instead,
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Ruckus: May 26, 2011
TOPIC 1: TROY AGAIN The City Council has finally named ...
TOPIC 1: TROY AGAIN The City Council has finally named Troy Schulte City Manager, eliminating the “acting” from his title. We can discuss what his goals are and what obstacles he will face. - TOPIC 2: CHIEF CONCERN
