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Up To Date broadcasts ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade

By Steve Kraske,

Zach Wilson, Halle Jackson, Claudia Brancart, Elizabeth Ruiz, Lauren Textor

Published February 15, 2024 at 2:41 PM CST

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Steve Kraske and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas talking on KCUR 89.3's Up To Date. — Steve Kraske and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas having a conversation on KCUR 89.3's Up To Date ahead of the Chiefs' championship parade.

A mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs championship rally forever changed how we will view what was supposed to be an exciting day for the city. Before the beginning of the parade, Up To Date broadcasted along the parade's route on Grand Avenue.

On Wednesday, Up To Date broadcasted from recordBar on Grand Avenue ahead of the Chiefs championship parade in downtown Kansas City. During the show, we heard from local officials and everyday Kansas Citians who were anticipating an exciting day in our town.

At the end of the Chiefs rally at Union Station, a mass shooting occurred, resulting in one death and 22 others experiencing injuries. It completely changed how we will forever view what was supposed to be a thrilling day.

The Up to Date staff pondered whether we should post this show in light of the traumatic events that occured after our broadcast. We ultimately decided to show the joy of the early hours of that day.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas
Sergeant Jake Becchina, Kansas City Police Department
Zach Perez, KCUR community engagement producer
Celisa Calacal, KCUR Missouri government & politics reporter
Shawn Sherill, recordBar co-owner

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Zach Wilson

As Up To Date’s senior producer, I want to pique the curiosity of Kansas Citians and help them understand the world around them. Each day, I construct conversations with our city’s most innovative visionaries and creatives, while striving to hold elected officials accountable and amplifying the voices of everyday Kansas Citians. Email me at zach@kcur.org.

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Halle Jackson

In an era defined by the unprecedented, one thing remains certain: Kansas Citians’ passion for their hometown. As an Up To Date producer, I construct daily conversations to keep our city connected. My work analyzes big challenges and celebrates achievements to help you see your town in a new way. Email me at hallejackson@kcur.org.

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Claudia Brancart

As a producer for KCUR’s Up To Date, I want listeners to leave the show feeling informed and empowered to make decisions in their daily lives. Whether we’re spotlighting the voice of a creative, business owner or lawmaker, I present stories that matter deeply to Kansas City’s diverse communities. Reach me at claudiab@kcur.org.

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Elizabeth Ruiz

When you listen to Up To Date, I want you to understand decisions being made in the city, feel inspired by community members, and empathize with people who've had different experiences. As an Up To Date producer, I connect you to the news through conversations with community members and elected officials. Contact me at elizabeth@kcur.org or on Twitter at @er_bentley_ruiz.

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Lauren Textor

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