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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

Mayor says Sprint Center opening brings new era for downtown.
Forsee out as Sprint-Nextel CEO, felled by slipping profits.
First KC TIF under new policy a money loser for city coffers.
Minority groups demand park-board member resign from Minutemen.
Council hears testimony on tougher no-smoking ordinance.
New boost for minority and female-owned firms "small-business-friendly."
30-day extension buys bargaining time for Cauthen contract.
Audit finds loose spending by MOHELA student loan executives.
Prosecution portrays Montgomery as conniving, manipulative.
Summer Shipp remains found, intense investigation follows.
Garth Brooks announces "live from K.C." theater broadcast.
Artwork with flying people, video moons unveiled at new arena.

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