KC Week in Review
October 21, 2011

Setting straight the myths and misconceptions in the confounding case of missing KC infant Lisa Irwin and other stories this week.

THE CASE THAT KEEPS CONFOUNDING: We try to put straight the myths and misconceptions in what is an exploding national media event, the search for missing Kansas City infant Lisa Irwin

BISHOP FINN INDICTED: What next in the Kansas City Catholic Diocese case that’s drawing worldwide attention?

7TH BEST DOWNTOWN: Bet you didn’t think you’d ever hear Kansas City ranked as one of America’s best downtowns. Well Forbes Magazine has just included KC in its listing of America’s TOP 10 downtowns.

NATIONAL ATTENTION ON KAUFFMAN CENTER: If you missed it, an encore broadcast of the PBS Newshour showcase piece this week on the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. FULL VIDEO

DO WOMEN FACE A GREATER SOCIAL PENALTY FOR BEING FAT? A fast shrinking Claire McCaskill speaking out about the double standard women face in public life

THE RODNEY DANGERFIELD OF KANSAS CITY SPORTS: Sporting KC make the playoffs and end their regular season with massive jumps in everything from attendance to merchandise sales. So why is Sporting KC still struggling to get respect from Kansas City media?



THIS WEEK’S NEWS REVIEWERS:

Chris Hernandez
NBC ACTION NEWS

Dana Wright
KCTV5

Mary Sanchez
Kansas City Star

Larry Seward
NBC ACTION NEWS