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Published December 13, 2008 at 12:36 AM CST

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

City council launches inquiry into Funkhouser ethics allegations.

Mayor talks, the discrimination settlement request skyrockets.

Council advances overflow plan, sewer rates could quadruple.

Overland Park plans for 3-year $67 million spending reduction.

Agencies plead to be spared from 2009 Missouri budget cuts.

Forsee says 25% cuts for universities a "worst case scenario."

GM extends Fairfax year-end shutdown through February 9.

Local-federal violent crime sweep nets 90 midtown arrests.

Hemenway to retire after 14 years as KU Chancellor.

Nelson-Atkins Museum begins 75th birthday celebration.

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