Archive for July, 2010

UNIFIED GOVERNMENT MAYOR JOE REARDON TACKLES THE HOMELESS ISSUE, by Crystal Booker
KANSAS CITY, Kan – On Tuesday, July 27, Unified Government Mayor Joe Reardon announced his initiative to end homelessness in Kansas City, Kansas. He has entrusted this task to the Wyandotte Homeless Services Coalition. One of the fund raisers for this cause is the [...]

FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS PARTS OF ARIZONA IMMIGRATION LAW, Wired from CNN.com
PHOENIX, Arizona (CNN) — A federal judge has blocked one of the most controversial sections of a tough Arizona immigration law, granting a preliminary injunction Wednesday that prevents police from questioning people about their immigration status. That provision requires police to “make a reasonable attempt [...]

GENERATION Y: LOTS OF STUDENT LOANS, NO JOBS AND A GRIM FUTURE. By Megan Thomas
APPLE VALLEY, Ca (MSNBC.com) – They are perhaps the best-educated generation ever, but they can’t find jobs. Many face staggering college loans and have moved back in with their parents. Even worse, their difficulty in getting careers launched could set them [...]

GM DAYTON MOORE HAS STRUGGLED TO BRING TOP TALENT TO KC, by Wayne Hodges
KANSAS CITY – Ok, it’s time to pull the plug on the Kansas City Royals. On Monday night, franchise pitcher Zack Greinke and the boys in blue got their behinds kicked, 19-1, by the Minnesota Twins. “It was bad. It was bad [...]

HIP-HOP LEGENDS RUN DMC REPRESENT THE ESSENCE OF RAP MUSIC, by Wayne Hodges
QUEENS, New York – “I’m the King of Rock, there is none higher. Sucker MC’s should call me sire. To burn my Kingdom, you must use fire. I won’t stop rockin til I retire…” Remember these lyrics? You should. Because this phrase, in [...]

ROYALS TAKE ANOTHER SAVAGE BEATING AS THE TWINS ROMP 11-2, the Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Milestones and historic firsts just keep piling up for both the happy Minnesota Twins and the battered Kansas City Royals. Danny Valencia became the first Twins rookie ever to have four hits in back-to-back games, equaling Monday’s feat in [...]

MAKEOVER AT ARROWHEAD RENDERS STORIED CHIEFS HOME BRAND NEW, by Charles Rouse
KANSAS CITY – Wait till you get a good look at the New Arrowhead Stadium, especially the exciting new fan-centered features inside, around and rising up above the classic sports edifice that has served as the home of the Kansas City Chiefs for nearly [...]

HOT 103 JAMZ, LOCAL ENTERTAINERS, COMICS JOIN IN TO PAY TRIBUTE TO JUS JAY, by Crystal Booker
KANSAS CITY – Comedian Jus Jay was a brilliant star whose light was extinguished too soon. He was Kansas City’s own and wherever he went he represented KC very well. Friday July 16th at Body Works Phase II all [...]

EMMA JEAN HOLMES SENTENCED TO JAIL FOR MORTGAGE FRAUD, the Associated Press
KANSAS CITY – A Kansas City woman has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for taking part in a mortgage fraud scheme. U.S. Attorney Lanny Welch said Tuesday that 52-year-old Emma Jean Holmes was sentenced for obtaining mortgage loans [...]

OPRAH OFFERS DEBT-RIDDEN SARAH FERGUSON HER OWN TV SHOW, by Catherine Lawson
CHICAGO – Debt-ridden Sarah Ferguson may have found a way out of her current financial predicament, and her savior is reported to be none other than the Queen of U.S. TV, Oprah Winfrey. According to ‘The Daily Mail’, Oprah called Fergie to offer her [...]