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By Maria Carter

Kansas City, MO – A new audit has found the General Services Administration's failed to manage health and environmental concerns at the Bannister Federal Complex.

The Shawnee Mission school district won't see as many changes as originally proposed over the next few years.

Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson is firing back at political watchers. Parkinson recently asked for the resignation of Department of Health and Environment head Rod Bremby.

Kansas City, MO – The federal landlord in Kansas City takes an uppercut from its own inspector. It may be tougher getting into Kansas state universities. And an earthquake is worth a slight tremble . Those stories on KCUR's evening news.

By Maria Carter

Kansas City, MO – Two Metro busses collided yesterday afternoon in downtown Kansas City. The Kansa sCity Star reports 11 people were taken to the hospital, but none of the injuries were serious.

State environmental officials have scheduled a meeting tomorrow to discuss tests done on tannery waste found on farms in northwest Missouri.

Roeland Park has scheduled a town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss whether to allow residents to raise chickens in the city limits.

By Steve Bell

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By Steve Bell

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By Maria Carter

Kansas City, MO – Kansas Governor-elect Sam Brownback has announced his transition team, which will help get his administration ready to take office in just over two months.

A new federal-state program has been set up to provide community-based services to Missourians with developmental disabilities. "Partnership for Hope" will serve as a link between the state's Department of Mental Health and the national Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

By Steve Bell

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By Maria Carter

Kansas City, MO – The passage of three Kansas City issues yesterday will allow work to resume on public safety improvements and voter redistricting.

A federal judge has dismissed a case challenging the way Supreme Court judges are appointed in Kansas.

The GOP surge that swept most of the country also appears to have benefitted Republicans in the Missouri General Assembly.

By Steve Bell

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By Maria Carter

Kansas City, MO – Republicans locally mirrored the national trend, winning big on both sides of the state line and sweeping the races for statewide office in Kansas.

In the third Congressional district, which covers Wyandotte and Johnson counties and part of Douglas county, Kevin Yoder handily dispatched Stephene Moore.

In the Second District covering Topeka and southeast Kansas Republican, Lynn Jenkins cruised to re-election.

By Steve Bell

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By Maria Carter

Kansas City, MO – As voters head to the polls, the U.S. attorney's office in Kansas City has appointed one of its prosecutors to monitor today's elections.

Missouri's Attorney General says residents threatened with foreclosure can now get information from his office on what they need to do to avoid losing their homes.

University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee is forming a committee to look into retirement plan options. The announcement was made at the Board of Curators meeting.

By Steve Bell

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By Steve Bell

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By Maria Carter

Kansas City, MO – A bullying prevention program is coming to Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is hosting the "Steps to Respect" program training this week in Topeka.

About 2,100 rainbow trout were released into Lake Shawnee in Topeka this weekend.

A rule preventing utility companies from disconnecting Kansas residents during extreme cold takes effect as the calendar turns to November.