Beth Lipoff http://kcur.org en WWII: The Last Year Of Europe's Battles http://kcur.org/post/wwii-last-year-europes-battles <p>Omaha, Juno, Utah, Gold and Sword. The <strong>names of the Normandy beaches</strong> echo in the annals of World War II history, but <strong>the iconic invasion wasn’t the last step</strong> of the European campaign.</p><p> Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36938 at http://kcur.org WWII: The Last Year Of Europe's Battles The Weekend To-Do List: May 17-19, 2013 http://kcur.org/post/weekend-do-list-may-17-19-2013 <p>Looking for ways to <strong>enjoy the weekend of May 17-19, 2013</strong>? Brian McTavish has some options for you on the <strong>Weekend To-Do List</strong>.</p><p> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Brian McTavish 36868 at http://kcur.org The Weekend To-Do List: May 17-19, 2013 Up To Date's Indie, Foreign & Doc Critics' 'Three To See', May 17-19, 2013 http://kcur.org/post/dates-indie-foreign-doc-critics-three-see-may-17-19-2013 <p></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; line-height: 22px;">Looking for a&nbsp;<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">great film</strong>&nbsp;to see the weekend of May 17-19, 2013?</p><p> Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:36 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Walker and Cynthia Haines 36931 at http://kcur.org Up To Date's Indie, Foreign & Doc Critics' 'Three To See', May 17-19, 2013 Legislative Wrap-up: Missouri General Assembly http://kcur.org/post/legislative-wrap-missouri-general-assembly <p>The <strong>Missouri General Assembly</strong> wraps up today. Will your income taxes <strong>be cut</strong>? Will <strong>sales taxes jump</strong> to pay for highways?</p><p> Fri, 17 May 2013 14:25:31 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36929 at http://kcur.org Legislative Wrap-up: Missouri General Assembly The Art Fantastic http://kcur.org/post/art-fantastic <p>When you watch a film like <em>Star Wars</em> or <em>Harry Potter</em>, the <strong>fantastical worlds they present seem to come alive</strong> on the screen with colorful planets and moving portraits.&nbsp;</p><p> Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36869 at http://kcur.org The Art Fantastic Allergies: Indoor, Outdoor & Everywhere http://kcur.org/post/allergies-indoor-outdoor-everywhere <p>With the <strong>temperatures soaring</strong> this week, spring has burst onto the scene… and <strong>that means lots of pollen</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p> Wed, 15 May 2013 22:29:09 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36795 at http://kcur.org Allergies: Indoor, Outdoor & Everywhere Parents, Teens & Socializing http://kcur.org/post/parents-teens-socializing <p>If your child’s not the type to <strong>wear his heart on his sleeve</strong> or she often <strong>stays quiet in a crowd</strong>, he or she might be an introvert.&nbsp;</p><p> Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Stephen Steigman 36737 at http://kcur.org Parents, Teens & Socializing KCMO Police Chief Discusses Violent Crime http://kcur.org/post/kcmo-police-chief-discusses-violent-crime <p>With <strong>61 people indicted last week </strong>on weapons and drug charges, Kansas City is <strong>making a statement</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p> Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36662 at http://kcur.org KCMO Police Chief Discusses Violent Crime WyCo Effort Aims To Curb Infant Mortality http://kcur.org/post/wyco-effort-aims-curb-infant-mortality <p>With one of the <strong>highest infant mortality rates </strong>in the country, <strong>Wyandotte County</strong> is taking steps to <strong>fix that problem</strong>.</p><p> Sun, 12 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36563 at http://kcur.org WyCo Effort Aims To Curb Infant Mortality Baby Care: The First Few Months http://kcur.org/post/baby-care-first-few-months <p></p><div><span style="line-height: 1.5;">When you're a parent</span>—<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><strong>especially a first-time parent</strong></span>—<span style="line-height: 1.5;">you<strong> worry </strong>about all kinds of things you see in your <strong>baby's development</strong>.</span></div><div> Sun, 12 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36564 at http://kcur.org Baby Care: The First Few Months The Weekend To-Do List: May 10-12, 2013 http://kcur.org/post/weekend-do-list-may-10-12-2013 <p>Looking for ways to enjoy the weekend of May 10-12, 2013? <strong>Brian McTavish</strong> has some choices for you on the <strong>Weekend To-Do List</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p> Fri, 10 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Brian McTavish 36469 at http://kcur.org The Weekend To-Do List: May 10-12, 2013 After 7 Nominations, Local Chef Wins Award http://kcur.org/post/after-7-nominations-local-chef-wins-award <p>After seven nominations, <a href="http://www.bluestemkc.com/" target="_blank">Bluestem</a>'s Chef <strong>Colby Garrelts</strong> took home the prize this week as<strong> Best Chef of the Midwest</strong> at the <strong>James Beard awards</strong> in New York City.&nbsp;</p><p> Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36464 at http://kcur.org After 7 Nominations, Local Chef Wins Award Writers' Roundtable: KC Edition http://kcur.org/post/writers-roundtable-kc-edition-0 <p></p><div>Writing can be a solitary pursuit, and that can mean the&nbsp;<strong>tricks of the trade remain quiet</strong>.&nbsp;</div><p> Thu, 09 May 2013 15:13:34 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36452 at http://kcur.org Writers' Roundtable: KC Edition Truman's Integration Of The Armed Forces http://kcur.org/post/trumans-integration-armed-forces <p></p><p>Looking back, <strong>desegregating the military</strong> seems like the <strong>obvious thing</strong> to do, but in the 1940s and 50s, it <strong>wasn't so clear</strong> for <strong>Harry Truman</strong>.</p><p> Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36320 at http://kcur.org Truman's Integration Of The Armed Forces Walking Across Kansas For Stroke Awareness http://kcur.org/post/walking-across-kansas-stroke-awareness <p>Would you <strong>walk 500 miles to raise awareness</strong> for a cause? Would you walk 70 more? Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske 36252 at http://kcur.org Walking Across Kansas For Stroke Awareness