KC Local Figures
People of interest for Kansas City-area locals
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@thekyleaisle.bsky.social
@cronkb.bsky.social
Multimedia/public safety/weather reporter w/ The Kansas City Star. I write stories, shoot videos/photos & work w/ data. Is there something we are missing?
@eleanorcnash.bsky.social
I'm the reporter, baby, you could be the news. Reporter at @kansascity.com. enash@kcstar.com
@jeffpassanbot.bsky.social
I bot atomically. Posting tweets from Jeff Passan until Jeff comes over here. Maintained by @sniffly.one
@slimmkc.bsky.social
Food/booze enthusiast. travel at every chance. cheeseburger aficionado. unapologetically socialist. live/local music are essential for day to day life. I despise evangelicals, TV & probably your favorite band. Not one to shy away from a good time.
@lukeranker.bsky.social
No two people live in the same city. Tell me about yours. Urban planner & Kansas Citian. Jayhawk & Wolverine. Once upon a time, a journalist. Probably walking somewhere. Opinions mine.
@projects-midwest-newsroom.com
Data reporter for NPR's Midwest Newsroom, a public media collaboration with NPR member stations in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
@thebeacon.bsky.social
Nonprofit news you can trust in greater Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri. www.thebeaconnews.org
@kacen.bsky.social
Missouri government & politics reporter at The Kansas City Star. kbayless@kcstar.com
@jonshorman.bsky.social
Lead Political Reporter at The Kansas City Star. Kansas native, KU graduate. Signal: jonshorman.68
@krishusted.bsky.social
Investigative editor for The Midwest Newsroom (NPR, IPR, KCUR, Nebraska Public Media and STLPR).
@kcfrank.bsky.social
Reporter for NPR and KCUR in Kansas City covering agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, disasters, and punk rock.
@hallejackson.bsky.social
producing live radio @kcur.org ! weโll see what happens here
@gaberosenberg.bsky.social
Audience Editor @kcur.org. Public media journalist, music geek, pun aficionado, food eater, Pittsburgh kid (sorta).
@johnsoncountypost.bsky.social
Johnson County's only dedicated source for truly local, independent community news.
@allisonkite.bsky.social
Politics reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune. University of Kansas alumna and Jayhawk. Reach out: allison.kite@startribune.com
@heartofthematter.bsky.social
A weekly public affairs show getting to the heart of important issues in Kansas and Missouri. Moderated by @codyholyoke.bsky.social. Airs Sunday mornings at 11 on KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO.
@kshb41.bsky.social
KSHB 41 covers news, weather, sports and traffic in Kansas City. We're a voice for everyone. DM us your tips or e-mail us at desk@kshb.com
@joyceinkc.bsky.social
Your longtime Kansas City reporter covering area restaurant & retail news. Please send tips, questions. (Previous life: OG Cityscape columnist)
@startlandnews.com
Kansas City-based nonprofit news organization dedicated to humanizing entrepreneurship by covering startups, small businesses, and innovation while amplifying untold stories to inspire and inform. Visit StartlandNews.com for trending headlines.
@kcur.org
We're Kansas Cityโs home for local news and podcasts. ๐ โ๏ธ Nonprofit and independent ๐ Subscribe to our daily newsletter: linktr.ee/kcur
@hadlock.bsky.social
writer @ The Pitch Kansas City. stories @ Wigleaf, HAD, Fractured Lit, Cleaver Magazine, etc. Book reviews editor @ Moon City Review.
@kansascitychiefs.bsky.social
Home of the Super Bowl IV, LIV, LVII, LVIII Champion Kansas City Chiefs ๐ Twitter/X: @Chiefs Instagram: @Chiefs TikTok: @Chiefs YouTube: @Chiefs Snapchat: @officialchiefs
@kansascitydsa.bsky.social
The Kansas City chapter of the Democratic Socialists America. Workers must have bread, roses, bar-b-queโand the world. http://linktr.ee/kcdsa
@raygunsite.com
Clothing. Home Goods. Time Travel Supplies. Iowa (x6), Nebraska (x2), Chicago, KC.
@sorenpetro.bsky.social
Host of The Program on Sports Radio 810 - WHB, Kansas City. Co-Host of the Kauffman Corner (Royals) and Red Gold & Bold Podcasts (Chiefs). These are my opinions... Enjoy!
@sykesjs.bsky.social
Platform Engineering/DevOps @ Burns & McDonnell, Legislative spouse, Interests in theology and sharks - Opinions expressed here are mine alone.
@rah.bsky.social
Advocate for our city, people, and neighborhoods. Westside Neighborhood Association VP. Vice-Chair of the LCRA. KCMO. Jewish. Mexican-American. Bi. (she/her) ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ณ๏ธโ๐โก๏ธ
@justicehorn.bsky.social
Leader. Activist. Trailblazer. | Jackson County Plan Commissioner | Fmr. KCMO Commissioner | Fmr. County Board Director | Fmr. NCAA Wrestler | Gen Z | ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
@zachishere.bsky.social
๐ Kansas City, MO ๐ Emergency 911 Police Dispatcher ๐ธ Occasional Photographer โฝ๏ธ Sporting Kansas City Supporter ๐ If lost please return.
@samhartle.bsky.social
Passionate about Kansas City, media, accessibility, photography, podcasting, train travel. Twins/KCCurrent/Chiefs/Vikings/TWolves/Royals/Sporting. Working as Digital Director at KSHB in Kansas City.
@kevinbarrytv.bsky.social
PR Guy | Fmr News Guy | #GirlDad & #BoyDad | 201โข315โข319โข216โข816 | Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. | KBarry@parriscommunications.com
@hwise29.bsky.social
Prairie-based Audience Editor @kcstar & @kansasdotcom. RJI fellow, @splc board, @kujournalism. Past: @nytimes @dallasnews. Stitching maven at SewManyComments.
@kclibrary.bsky.social
A doorway to knowledge for all people in our community.
@kcmikehendricks.bsky.social
Journalist, Omaha native and lard-butt bicyclist. I'm left handed, pro dog and a proud, woke member of the reality-based community.
@melindakcmo.bsky.social
Kansas City Star metro columnist. From Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Alum of NYT, Wash Post, NY Newsday, Dallas Morning News, University of Notre Dame and UCLouvain. 2022 Pulitzer for commentary. George Eliot, Sondheim, 3rd-gen Cubs fan. Not giving up on anything.
@kcstarlight.bsky.social
The official account for Starlight, a nonprofit theatre organization in Kansas City, MO.
@kctv5.com
KCTV5 is your local source for breaking news, live weather updates, and meaningful stories that impact you and your family. We are Local. Live. KCTV5.
@joshboehm.xyz
Cities/Transportation/Maps/Pedestrian/Passenger Princess/๐ ๐ Kansas City joshboehm.xyz
@trevoracorn.bsky.social
Kansas City Structural Engineer. Father of three, posting about cities, architecture, and transportation. I ๐โก๏ธ๐ด Equal parts Christopher Alexander, Donald Shoup, and Henry George
@mayorq.bsky.social
Personal account of Quinton Lucas, Mayor of Kansas City. โAldi-Brand Obama.โ
@ericbunch.bsky.social
City Councilperson in #KCMO. Posts about transit, walkability, housing, and climate. Formerly policy wonk and co-founder @BikeWalkKC. Personal account. (he/him/his)
@justinmeyerkc.bsky.social
Kansas City-based airport marketing guy, CX advocate, and airline recruiter. Window seat-chooser. Soccer fan. Tweets here are my own. #ChooseKind
@davekcmo.bsky.social
Transit professional at TransPro Consulting. Streetcar district (TDD) treasurer. Immediate Past Chair of the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance. Crossroads resident. Opinions mine. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
@thomasfriestad.bsky.social
Development reporter covering who's building what, for whom and at what cost, with the Kansas City Business Journal. NoVA native turned Midwesterner by way of Mizzou J-School. Catch me running, reading, traveling, playing Smash or (re)watching Survivor.
@childrensmercy.org
Children's hospital ๐ Kansas City Creating a world of wellbeing for children. ๐ #BuiltForKids
@hmckc.bsky.social
Heartland Menโs Chorus KC is a gay men's chorus singing out since 1986 ๐
@kscitymonarchs.bsky.social
4x Miles Wolff Cup Champions | Official members of the American Association of Professional Baseball | Partners with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum | Based in Kansas City, KS
@kansascity.com
Telling Kansas City's stories since 1880. Find your local news at kansascity.com.
@kansascityzoo.bsky.social
Stretched across 202 acres, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is home to nearly 10,000 animals. Itโs always a new adventure at the Zoo!
@kseaboldt.bsky.social
Sports Radio 810 WHB. Jerry & Jo Ann's baby boy. Gerry and Brian's little bro. Lover of sports, politics, music, family and friends. I will not stick to sports.
@ptsbrian.bsky.social
Host/Contributor, Kansas City NPR affiliate @kcur.org, usually talking MO/KS politics; Exec. Dir., @CovNetPres.org; Presby minister, sports announcer, partner, dad to dogs. He/him.
@radioheadradioguy.bsky.social
Morning host at KCUR-FM ... lover of music, food, art, and the overuse of ellipsis ... sometimes serious, sometimes notsomuch ... sleep is the fifth food group ...
@kcstreetcar.org
Official account of the KC Streetcar - a modern rail system that runs through downtown Kansas City, MO. Always Running, Always Free. Visit our website www.kcstreetcar.org or on FB & IG @kcstreetcar. Two expansions of the system are underway!
@urbanlabkc.bsky.social
An urbanism advocacy group reimagining a better Kansas City through conceptual urban design on both large and small scales. UrbanLabKC.com
@mannyabarcaiv.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Jackson County Legislator, DEMOCRAT and Defender of American Democracy!
@jasonkander.bsky.social
Afghan vet. Sorta ran for president. Veterans Community Project Exec, bestselling author, Majority54 host, founder of Let America Vote & American Rescue Project, aging baseball player, occasional international rescuer. Dianaโs dude. True & Bellaโs driver.
@thekyleaisle.bsky.social
All things KC guy. Walking tour guide for the Chiefs, city restaurants, coffee, and urban development. Reddit mod. Hiker, photographer, and wanderlust. ADHD and never bored.