Ruth Baum Bigus

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Ruth Baum Bigus is a Kansas City-based freelance journalist and nonprofit communications professional.

Stories by Ruth Baum Bigus

Making Murals That Make a Difference

The North Kansas City Police Department sits on Howell Street in a rather plain building, but is anything but ordinary inside, where a huge piece of art prompts people to pause and take it all in. The pause comes in front of a mural that features a black and white American flag, a thin blue…

Tom and Susan Matthews stand next to memorabilia from 1974, when Tom was abducted by Patty Hurst and other members of the Symbionese Liberation Army.

Overland Park Man Recalls Surprise Joyride with Patty Hearst

Tom Matthews was about to graduate from high school. Then Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army abducted him. The Overland Park man recalls a joyride.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Could Be Out On a Limb This Holiday Season

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is part of Hallmark's long-running Keepsake Ornaments Football Legends series.

Steve Sanders photographing player introductions

KC Chiefs Photographer Documents Sports History in the Making

Steve Sanders takes you inside the game as he shares his life as the Kansas City Chiefs' official team photographer.

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