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Stan Carmack Dies
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Obituary for Stan Carmack, veteran Kansas City TV newsman who died November 28, 2008, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 71 years old. "He was a former anchorman for KMBC channel 9 and then went on to anchor and produce the 'Noon Edition' for 21 years at KCTV channel 5. He retired in 1998." Includes his picture.
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2008-12-07
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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'The Most Trusted Man in America' Dies
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In-depth obituary article about Walter Cronkite who died July 17, 2009, at the age of 92. Cronkite, an anchor of the "CBS Evening News" from 1962 to 1891, was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, spent his first 10 years in Kansas City before moving to Texas. He returned to Kansas City in 1936 to work with KCMO radio "as the station's entire news and sports department." He and his wife, Betsy Maxwell, were married in 1940 at Kansas City's Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Former mayor Kay Barnes and Cronkite were first cousins. Their fathers were brothers.
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2009-07-18
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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TV's Anschutz, Folksy Friend To Area Viewers, Dies
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Prominent news anchor for decades at KCMO-TV (later KCTV), Wendall Anschutz, died on Thursday surrounded by family members and his longtime co-anchor Anne Peterson. Anschutz was considered "the Walter Cronkite of Kansas City" and retired from the air in 2001 and turned to civic activities.
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2010-01-08
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Newspaper Article
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New Role For Dawson
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After nearly four decades as sports director at KMBC-TV, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer Len Dawson is stepping away from the anchor desk. He will assume a new role as a featured sports analyst for the station. Dawson retired from the Chiefs in 1977. The article describes Dawson's post-football career as a sportscaster and analyst.
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2009-03-17
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Larry Moore Contributes Much More Than Voice To This City
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Article about Larry Moore, local television news anchor at KMBC-TV. His longevity in Kansas City is noted and "he has the distinction of having anchored the news for more years than anyone in Kansas City." His community involvement is also noted. He has volunteered for many worthy charities in the area and is a favorite emcee at events. "He helped found the Dream Factory in Kansas City in 1984 and helps raise thousands of dollars each year to make the dreams of sick children come true." Moore is also a cancer survivor, having beaten lymphoma.
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2007-04-20
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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There's No Place Like Home
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Description
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Cover story about Najahe Sherman, a local television anchorwoman who finds her Jewish roots. Sherman grew up in Lee's Summit, Missouri, and is currently the NBC Action News (KSHB Channel 41) Weekend Morning Anchor. Sherman has worked in Iowa, Wyoming, and Louisiana before returning to Kansas City. She was a Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader and attended the University of Kansas majoring in broadcast journalism.
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Date
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2010
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
