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Spring Membership Drive: It's A Wrap!

KCUR — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Our Spring Membership Drive has come to a successful end. We raised more than $330,000!

We want to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who made a donation. You make KCUR possible.

We also want to thank everyone who answered phones, provided food and went on-air.

Without generous support we wouldn't be able to continue bringing you local and national news, music and cultural programming.

Thursday: Live Coverage Of Memorial Service In Boston

KCUR — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:27:04 +0000

Join us at 10 am Thursday when KCUR will carry NPR's live coverage of the memorial service for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Kansas Citians React To Loss Of Legendary Broadcaster

KCUR — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:18:08 +0000

KCUR received many emails, online comments, phone calls, tweets and Facebook comments in the wake of the death of legendary journalist Walt Bodine last Sunday. Bodine was 92, and for 72 years he was a beloved Kansas City mainstay. His journalistic integrity and conversational skills made a huge impact on his listeners and on the Kansas City community.

A memorial service, a celebration of Bodine's amazing life, is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th St., Kansas City, Mo.

Holiday On-Air Schedule: New Year's Day

KCUR — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:13:24 +0000

Central Standard and Up To Date have the New Year's holiday off.

In their places, KCUR will air The Capitol Steps at 10 a.m. and Wits from Minnesota Public Radio at 11 a.m.

Happy New Year!

NPR Live Chat: The VP Debate

KCUR — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:21:19 +0000

NPR will host a live chat during the Thursday night debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Romney running mate Paul Ryan.

KCUR Program Earns Award For Religion Reporting

KCUR — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:31:24 +0000

KCUR's Up To Date took home Second Place for Radio or Podcast Religion Report of the Year at the Religion Newswriters Association's 2012 awards.

Brian Ellison, Stephen Steigman and Danie Alexander accepted the award for their Religion Roundtable on the afterlife, which originally aired in June 2011.

You can listen to their award-winning episode at the "Listen" link above.

Former KCUR General Manager Named CPB Chairman

KCUR — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:30:04 +0000

Patty Cahill, who retired from her post as KCUR's General Manager this year after 25 years with the station, was named chairman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Tuesday.

Kobach Files Federal Immigration Lawsuit

KCUR — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:30:15 +0000

Kansas secretary of state Kris Kobach filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Obama administration's plan to stop the deportation of young illegal immigrants who are willing to work.

Election Results Roundup

KCUR — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:05:20 +0000

Mo. Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder beat out challenger Brad Lager. Conservative U.S. Rep. Todd Akin will face Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill in the November race for Missouri's Senate seat.

2012 Summer & Fall Schedule

KCUR — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:35:39 +0000

Jazz luminaries from Charlie Parker to Hank Jones, Arturo Sandoval to the Boswell Sisters will be celebrated this Summer and Fall on 12^th Street Jump, public radio’s jazz, blues and comedy jam.

Recorded live! in Kansas City, where Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Big Joe Turner and other jazz greats got their starts, 12^th Street Jump is broadcast weekly on twenty public radio stations around the country, as well as every Saturday night at midnight on 89.3FM KCUR, the home of 12th Street Jump.

UMKC Selects New KCUR General Manager

KCUR — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:58:32 +0000

Nico Leone, from KDHX in St. Louis, has been named the new General Manager of KCUR. He will take over for KCUR's longtime general manager Patricia Cahill on August 1.

One More Broadcast For A Living Legend

KCUR — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

The final Walt Bodine Show was heard Friday, April 27th, celebrating 72 years of originality and honesty across print, TV and radio platforms, as pioneering journalist Walt Bodine retires from KCUR.

Game Day 2012

KCUR — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:28:00 +0000

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Nixon's State Of The State On KCUR

KCUR — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:59:54 +0000

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon will give his fourth State of the State address tonight, during which he's expected to outline his plan for making more budget cuts without raising taxes.

KCUR will carry the speech from Nixon, who's running for reelection this year, live beginning at 7 p.m. Coverage will include both the Governor’s speech and the Republican response.

Missouri Purges Data from Hospital Infection Records

KCUR — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:27:38 +0000

Jefferson City, MO – Missouri's health department says it's purged infection rate data for hospitals statewide. The move is drawing complaints from consumers who say it frustrates their efforts to adequately assess hospital performance.