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KCUR Evening Newscast 11-19-08

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-793497.mp3

Kansas City, MO –

  • Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill expresses reservations about a bailout bill for the auto industry, but colleague Kit Bond says his version has her concerns covered.
  • Kansas City's MCI correctional institute is teaming up with several community organizations to provide social services, including job training, to inmates as they transition back into the community.
  • Missouri may join Kansas in putting road projects on hold as MoDOT confronts a possible $73 million shortfall.
  • No slots at racetracks, no new casinos mean gaming revenue predictions add to Kansas' financial gloom

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