This is an evolving list of KC-based and -focused sites and blogs we read often and find useful. We urge you to visit them, as all of us in the KC blogosphere operate symbiotically. Want your site listed? Just email us at tips@stateoftheline.com.
Tony’s Kansas City: the dean of Kansas City bloggers, Tony provides must-read material for local residents.
BlogKC: an excellent news-based site that provides keen analysis of KC happenings.
RDM Random Remarks: area news and commentary, with some broader stuff thrown in
Kansas Watch: news and insightful opinion from around the Sunflower State from Todd Epp, who also runs Political High
Pitch Blogs: Excellent stuff to be found here, just like in the print version. Make sure you check out the Plog, the music-themed Wayward Blog, foodie paradise Fat City, and sports-based Small-Market Scribblings.
Bottom Line Communications: News from around the area and beyond
The Daily Record: Excellent music reviews and opinion, with a local emphasis
Life in SOJOCO: Notes and musings on life in southern Johnson County
Kansas City Lunch Spots: Great reviews and opinions on where to enjoy your midday meal
Radioman’s Kansas City: Media criticism and opinions
Nick Sloan: News and opinions about local issues and beyond
See Katy Write: The very entertaining Katy Ryan writes about KC happenings
The LV Mag: The aforementioned Katy and others run this online magazine for Leavenworth County
Matt Payton’s Tumble-o-rama: Our local friend Matt breaks down politics and other issues
May’s Machete: Funny and smart opinions about local and national issues
Plaza Buzz: Happenings and wit from KC’s own little architectural wonder
3 o’clock AM: Wit and wisdom from Kansas City
All Things JoCo: Tracy Thomas explores everyone’s favorite Kansas county
Lima Dean: Hey, a fellow language nerd!
Boner In Sweat Pants: Despite the PG-13 name, great wit abounds on this KC blog
Will Not Be Televised: Outstanding and hilarious stuff.
Kansas City Sinic: One of our new favorites.
Midtown Miscreant: A local celebrity in the blogging world.
White Boy East of Troost: Great geography, great commentary.
KC Photog Blog: Excellent photographs.
Mo Rage: Best epigraph in the local blogosphere.