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Thank You, Walt Bodine

The final Walt Bodine Show aired on April 27th, 2012, celebrating 72 years of originality and honesty across print, television and radio platforms, as pioneering journalist Walt Bodine retired from KCUR. Walt died at the age of 92 on Sunday, March 24, 2013.MORE ON WALT:Walt's Beat: A Multimedia Journey Through Walt's CareerThe Walt Bodine Audio DocumentaryMarr Sound Archive Walt CollectionKansas City Star: With Bodine’s final show, KC will miss a good friendStoryCorps in KC: Walt Bodine and Tom BodineA TRIBUTE TO WALT FROM MARILYN MAYE:http://kcurstream.umkc.edu/CENTRAL/blog/maye.mp3

Bodine, Brooks Honored By KC Council For Decades Service In Government & Broadcasting

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Published May 3, 2012 at 5:35 PM CDT

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Kansas City Mayor Sly James leans over to greet retired broadcaster Walt Bodine. Bodine's son Tom Bodine stands behind.

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Former Kansas City Councilman Alvin Brooks Honored In Council Chambers. Brooks founded the Ad Hoc Group Against Crime.

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Two notable Kansas Citians have been honored by resolution in city hall council chambers. Walt Bodine and Alvin Brooks were picked for singular achievements.

Both men were lauded for forms of public service, Brooks for government work and civic anti-crime fighting, Bodine for broadcasting.

The resolution congratulated Alvin Brooks on his 80^th birthday.

The day was proclaimed “ Walt Bodine Day” in Kansas City upon his retirement from more than 7 decades in radio and television. Councilwoman Melba Curls noted that Bodine was really an educator. In her words, “I’ve learned a lot and I really appreciate all that you’ve shared with us. I’ve also enjoyed your humor. Good luck to you in the future and thank you for all you’ve done.”

Bodine, spoke briefly to the Council saying he’d give anything if his late mother had been able to witness the celebration. He recently retired from KCUR-FM.