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KCUR Evening Newscast 7-2-08

KCUR
Published July 2, 2008 at 5:25 AM CDT

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

  • After more than 24 hours tension, Independence still isn't allowed to take over 7 Kansas City school buildings. The two districts are trying to arrange a Saturday meeting on the matter.
  • UMKC Chancellor Guy Bailey is headed back for Texas. The chancellor announced today that he is the sole finalist for the job of President at Texas Tech in Lubbock.
  • Opponents of giving Kansas children of illegal immigrants in-state tuition say they are not discouraged by the Supreme Court's refusal to hear their case.

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