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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

Kansas City, MO –
Top Stories of Week (March 3-March 7)

  • Grand jury won't indict Planned Parenthood, questions petition process.
  • Court rules with council in city manager contract dispute, Skaggs appeals ruling.
  • City budget cut proposals include ending funding for Liberty Memorial, sports complex.
  • Appeals court deals blow to Aquila on unzoned Cass County power plant.
  • Kansas coal-fired power plant bill advances, Sebelius threatens veto.
  • Roberts, Brownback protest Air Force contract that snubs Boeing Wichita.
  • Horton convicted again of 1974 Lizabeth Wilson murder.

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