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Hearne: Star Breaks its Word, Backtracks on Tax Pledge, Looks to Uncertain Future

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Hearne Christopher Jr.

The Kansas City Star couldn’t pat itself on the back enough… The year was 2003 and editorial page editor Miriam Pepper  was ecstatic about the prospects of the newspaper building a new $200 million press facility in the heart of downtown. “I’m … Continue reading →

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Hearne: Another Head Rolls as Scramble for Ad Revenue Continues @18th & Grand

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Hearne Christopher Jr.

It was only a small news item in today’s newspaper… Word that the Kansas City Star had replaced its vice president of advertising Julie Terry by a far younger, 30-something dude named Tony Berg from its sister publication in Wichita. “Tony … Continue reading →

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Hearne: Star ‘Opinion’ Scribe Steve Paul Steps Up to the Plate

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Hearne Christopher Jr.

Bravo! Thumbs up to newly-minted Kansas City Star editorial page editor Steve Paul for his piece Sunday, “American Royal Needs to get Real on Kemper Issue.” I’ve known Steve for years and in short, he’s a brainy, artsy guy who isn’t really the … Continue reading →

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