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KCUR Evening Newscast 10-2-08

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-768722.mp3

Kansas City, MO –

  • The light rail plan on Kansas City's November ballot got a boost by default on Thursday when the Heavy Constructors Union decided not to take sides on the issue. The union has opposed previous light rail efforts.
  • The Kansas City council brought the city's child-restraint ordinance into line with state law, further defining what kind of in-car protection is required for kids of various ages, weights and height.
  • Airport officers and Mayor Funkhouser's wife differ on the circumstances of her Tuesday parking ticket flap.

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