KCUR Evening Newscast 01-21-09

KCUR

Published January 21, 2009 at 6:13 AM CST

By Steve Bell

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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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