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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

Council committee agrees to terminate Cauthen contract.
Amato criticized for management style, gets no raise.
ChemCentral faces $500,000 in fines for February fire.
Wichita solvents company reimburses evacuation expenses.
Coffeyville refinery offers to buy damaged homes at 110%.
Science magazine retracts MU study story for photo fraud.
UMKC under fire for alleged sexual harassment, racial slurs.
Elton John to headline Sprint Arena opening concert.

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