C.J. Janovy
Former Director of Content - Journalism (Retired)Everyone needs trustworthy news about what’s happening in their neighborhood, their city, their world. As KCUR’s Director of Content-Journalism, I’m responsible for reporters, producers, editors, newscasters and hosts working throughout the region. We want people to know they can rely on us to keep them safe, connected, informed and entertained.
I have three decades of journalism and leadership experience in Kansas City, including as an arts reporter then digital managing editor for KCUR from 2014-2020, and director of content-journalism from 2021-2025. I retired in 2025.
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The first time Danny Cox visited Kansas City, as a nationally touring musician, a clerk at the Muehlebach Hotel told him Black people couldn't stay there. He eventually made a home across the state line in Kansas — and inspired generations of fans. -
KCUR has been an independent service of the University of Missouri-Kansas City for decades. The University of Missouri Board of Curators expressed support for a UMKC plan to transfer the station’s ownership to a community-led nonprofit. -
Kansas City Police report that three people are in custody after a shooting west of Union Station near the parking garage, which occurred near the end of Wednesday's Chiefs victory rally. One person is dead and at least 21 were injured, not including those hurt in the rush out of the area. -
Jackson was a native of Kansas City, Kansas, who attended Juilliard School in New York City and saw his work performed at Lincoln Center. But his "heart belonged in Kansas City." -
The Public Media Journalists’ Association’s annual Editor of the Year award recognizes an individual who “exemplifies the very best in story editing and newsroom leadership.” Lisa Rodriguez was named KCUR’s news director in November 2020, but started at the station years before as an intern. -
KCUR is joining NPR, PBS and other public media outlets who are stepping away from Twitter. And we're taking the opportunity to explain where our funding comes from: 100% of KCUR's local content is 100% funded by community support. -
Ida McBeth started her career as a teenager singing at the Playboy Club in downtown Kansas City. She went on to earn mayoral proclamations and a lifetime achievement award from the American Jazz Museum. -
KCUR editors discuss their approach to the station's political coverage during the 2022 midterm election. -
A Kansas City writer wants you to know why the late country music legend Merle Haggard still mattersKansas City author David Cantwell, who just published a new version of a book he wrote years ago, says Merle Haggard was 'constantly singing about the things that we're still arguing about today.' -
Over the last few months at KCUR, we’ve been asking folks in our newsroom to describe their work in a different way — so that the communities we serve know what we do, and why we do it.
