KCUR Evening Newscast 10-15-08

KCUR

Published October 15, 2008 at 6:09 AM CDT

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

The Greater Kansas City Area Chamber of Commerce heard a dark economic forecast for 2009 this morning, with the worst case scenario predicting a loss of 30,000 jobs.

Kansas City's light rail proposal is facing a lawsuit contending it was pushed through without following proper procedures.

Governor Matt Blunt has chosen Zel Fischer to fill a vacancy on the Missouri Supreme Court.

Governor Blunt's office has agreed to turn over e-mails being sought by the Kansas City Star.

Council committe advances PIEA plan for new defense plant.

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