Karen Ronan Campbell

May I suggest something radical? Have mercy on people. Even on here.

What’s happening is unprecedented, so politicians, journalists, public servants etc are doing their best to adjust. Not doing exactly what you think they should doesn’t mean they’re giving up or giving in.

It’s interesting to watch this platform try to decide what it is as people stream in from different apps. Memes, serious hit takes, personal photos, food pics and vids…something for everyone or a cacophony? TBD.

Thanks, recordBqr bathroom. 🥹

do any americans go overseas, ride a bullet train, and think: nah, we don't need this?

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QOTD: “ .” I’ve got nothing for this.

QOTD: "We must walk on in the days ahead with an audacious faith in the future.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mood.

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I think the hydrox/oreo cookie was invented when someone failed at making macarons. Take it from someone who has failed at making macarons a *lot* — slap some frosting in between and you’re still winning.

#QOTD: “The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” - Dr. Sharon, Ted Lasso

#QOTD: “A free press can, of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad.” – Albert Camus

What kind of press do you choose, and how are you supporting it?
#supportlocaljournalism #supportthefreepress
#publicmediaisforthepublic

Kansas City is trying to overhaul Troost Avenue and fix more of its dangerous roads The city will hire a consultant to decide how to best improve its deadliest streets. It will also apply for a federal grant to redo the majority of Troost Avenue.

Nearly 100 people died on Kansas City roads last year, mostly on streets known to be dangerous. Now, the city will pay half a million dollars to figure out how to make its most dangerous roads safer.

A People’s History of Kansas City LIVE: How Popcorn and Movie Theaters Met Join A People's History of Kansas City hosts Suzanne Hogan and Mackenzie Martin for an interactive live event exploring how popcorn and movie theaters met!

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We're hosting A People's History of Kansas City LIVE! next Wednesday, Jan. 22, all about how popcorn and movie theaters met. (Spoiler: We may have KC to thank for that.)

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Judge issues arrest warrant for Roger Golubski after he fails to show up for trial The former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective failed to appear at the first day of his federal trial in Topeka. He faces federal charges of violating the civil rights of two women.

Today, Roger Golubski died — apparently by suicide — the very hour his trial on federal civil rights charges was supposed to start. Here at KCUR, we produced

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