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KCUR Evening Newscast 01-21-09

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-816532.mp3

Kansas City, MO –

  • Missouri Governor Jay Nixon proposes freezing tuition at state university campuses if the legislature agrees to save them from the budget-axe.
  • Demolition crews have begun razing Bannister Mall to make way for a new home for the Kansas City Wizards.
  • Area transit head Huffer says the city manager's proposed budget cuts would likely necessitate cuts in bus service.
  • Council finance committee members blame most of an $11.6 million shortfall on the city manager's office.

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