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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Gilbert Baker left Kansas as soon as he could. But, as many around the world celebrate LGBTQ pride month, it's worth noting that Kansas also struggled to hold the flag creator dear. -
Kansas City, like much of the nation, saw a long weekend of demonstrations in response to the Minneapolis killing of George Floyd. -
A symphony commissioned for the University of Kansas music program in response to the Syrian refugee crisis turns out to be relevant in a pandemic, too. -
Updated: Monday, March 23, 4:06 p.m.In the metro area's ongoing effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, residents of Kansas City and Jackson, Clay and… -
This Rising Jazz Star Says It's No Coincidence He Now Lives In Charlie Parker's Old Kansas City HomeLogan Richardson left Kansas City to become a star.Now, twenty years later, having lived in New York City and Italy and toured internationally, the… -
Kansas City threw a party 50 years in the making on Wednesday with a parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' victory in Super Bowl LIV.The procession… -
Kansas City journalist and bon vivant Charles Ferruzza, known to newspaper and radio audiences for his restaurant reviews that were infused with a deep… -
Updated at 5 p.m. MondayTwo people died and 15 were injured in a shooting late Sunday outside of a nightclub near U.S. 40 and Noland Road in Kansas… -
The KCUR news staff presents the State of Kansas City series as a look ahead to 2020 on topics of importance to the region. Find the State of Kansas City… -
The United States House of Representatives voted Wednesday on two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump.The first article charged…
